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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

63.38

-1.55 (2.39%)

as of Aug 5, 2026, 7:15:30 pm Market Open.

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Aug 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 97 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is regarded as one of the best-managed companies in the Canadian energy sector, known for its disciplined management, diverse asset base, and consistent returns to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Many analysts highlight its strong cash flow generation capability, allowing it to be profitable even when oil prices dip to as low as $40-$50 per barrel. While the overall sentiment about the long-term price of oil remains bearish, with predictions suggesting lower prices in the coming years, experts agree that CNQ's operational efficiencies and low-cost production give it a competitive edge. Despite short-term price volatility linked to fluctuating oil prices, the consensus is that CNQ remains a solid investment for long-term holders, albeit with caution regarding entry points. The stock is well-positioned to weather market cycles, but timing purchases based on oil price movements is recommended.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

Natural gas is selling at the highest price it has for quite some time. Looks like it wants to go higher. Probably has lots of room to go on the upside.

WEAK BUY

A good long term hold, there may be better ones in the group. You’ll get the right kind of exposure with this.

BUY

Believe in the gas market, the place to be.

BUY

Stock market is pricing oil companies as if oil is $60. So they are all cheap. This one is both gas and oil. Gas has finally recovered in the last few months.

TOP PICK

Likes the Horizon project that is coming on in the latter half of this year. A little more expensive and delayed from what the expectations where but that's not unusual for Fort McMurray. Cash flow will be significant at well over 100,000 barrels a day. 45% natural gas. Good management. (Would treat the Top Picks as a Watch rather than a Buy.)

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Oil/natural gas exposure in North America.

BUY

70% of its production comes from the province of Alberta so it doesn't have a lot of diversity and is subject to the royalty rates. That has affected gas very negatively. However, it has some visibility with the Horizon oil sands project, which looks like it is finally going to come.

BUY

Over the next several years, it will produce over $27 billion in cash, which will allow them to pay off most of their debt.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 5/07. Up 5%.) Their horizon play is undervalued. Taking out the horizon, they trade at 4.5X cash flow compared to their peers of 6.5. Still a Buy.

BUY

Oil/gas companies have taken quite a haircut because of Alberta's royalty regime. She thinks there will be a softening on this. Has a big capital expenditure program ahead of it. Some cost concerns. Very well managed. If you have no oil/gas this would be one to own.

HOLD

Oil stocks have been consolidating for about 18 months. Prices have remained pretty high and the companies have been making a lot of money. There is volatility in this sector, but energy looks more attractive than many others. There is significant support between $63 and $65 but if it fell below $63, he would Sell. Use a stop/loss.

TOP PICK

A Top Pick about a year ago and is up 30%. Still thinks it has legs. Developing the Horizon oil sands project, which is expected to come on in the 3rd quarter and should generate a lot of cash flow. About 45% natural gas so will get a kick from any increase in gas prices. Great management.

DON'T BUY

Would probably be his top pick in the senior Canadian oil picture. Estimates are for $80-$83 oil in 08 and 09. On this basis, you could see a pullback on stocks such as this, particularly as they have flat production and flat cash flow in 08 over 07. $60-$65 would be his Buy target.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 7/07. Up 21%.) Recently sold his holdings at a higher amount. Would go back in at around $60.

HOLD

Horizon, a major new tar sands project, is coming on in 2008. Company has a massive land spread. Have global operations. A great story.

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