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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

68.93

+0.25 (0.36%)

as of Aug 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 99 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has gained recognition among various experts for its robust management, consistent dividend increases, and strong operational performance in the oil and gas sector. Many reviewers endorse it as a well-managed company with a solid balance sheet and low-cost production capabilities, making it a reliable choice for both income and growth within a diversified portfolio. While some analysts express concerns about the volatility of oil prices and their potential impact on CNQ's stock performance in the short term, the general sentiment is that CNQ remains a leading player in Canadian energy with significant reserves and production growth potential. A few experts highlight that in the context of rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues, CNQ's operational strength positions it favorably for long-term investors, though they caution about potential short-term fluctuations. The consensus is largely optimistic about CNQ’s ability to weather market cycles due to its low debt levels and commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 19/07. Up 38%.) A gas play. If you have done really well in this area, you might be wise to take some profits but still keep some of this in your portfolio. Not a Buy at this time.

BUY

Had a tough time in not picking this as one of his Top Picks. Have the Horizon oil sands project coming on in the 3rd quarter of this year and should be 110,000 barrels a day growing to 250,000 and up to 500,000. Very profitable at current oil prices. One of the best management teams.

HOLD

Into natural gas and the oil sands. Expect CEO will get a phone call as to whether they will split similar to Encana’s (ECA-T) announcement. Likes the outlook for natural gas. Stock price has risen pretty quickly so watch for a pullback before Buying.

TOP PICK

Horizon, their oil sands project comes on this year. Should be full steam by mid-2009. Significantly undervalued by the market.

BUY

Has been looking at this one recently. Trading at a big discount to its peers. Had a big bounce, but it is still cheaper than a number of the other majors. Looking for a big increase in production particularly as you get closer to 2010.

BUY

Likes this one. Should continue to do well. One of the best run companies in the oil/gas sector. Has the ability to grow its reserves and production. Good long-term hold.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Really likes this company. There could be a slight pullback on oil as we are in the shoulder season. Given his bullish long-term view, this is a great long-term hold. You can add to it on weakness.

BUY

Roughly 15%/20% higher in a year. The Horizons oil sands project has taken a long time, but that production is finally coming on stream. The recognition when it comes on and the bump in cash flow, this will do very well.

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.

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