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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

62.85

-2.08 (3.20%)

as of Aug 5, 2026, 8:00:01 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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BUY

One of the few large-cap global companies where you can see a growth path that is spelled out over the next 5 years. You have very little concern that they are not going to be able to deliver. With the Alberta royalty review having come in, they are cutting back their expenditures in Alberta by a large amount. This pullback is a buying opportunity. Great oil sands exposure, exposure in the North Sea and offshore West Africa.

COMMENT

Has been acting very poorly in the short-term. Strong Cdn$ has hurt them in spite of stronger oil prices. Also big in natural gas. Costs overruns in the oil sands have hurt them as well. If a short-term investor, there could be further weakness but for long-term investors it is a great company and they have great assets.

HOLD

Slipping because of 1) drop in the price of oil and 2) their plan on substantially slowing down their oil sands expansion plans because of the staggering costs. FMV is triple the current price but short-term, the price will remain weak.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.)

DON'T BUY

(Caller) Horizon project is 85% complete and are on target for the 3rd quarter of 2008 for another 100,000 BOEs. Have an extensive hedging program towards natural gas prices. (Brian) Hasn’t owned it for quite some time because it is either trading at or below his model price which is currently $67.23. A negative 8%.

TOP PICK

Has done better than straight exploration/production companies. A big gas play. Really well run, and widely diversified.

HOLD

Loves this one. Management owns a lot of shares themselves. Currently building the Horizon oil project. Provincial tax changes are putting pressure on them. Has a great platform between offshore Africa, North Sea and Canada. Price could drop to the mid-$60's if the market weakness continues.

TOP PICK

Best managed oil/gas in Canada. Has a good mix geographically and product. Its oil sands project Horizon comes on stream in the 3rd quarter of 08. Market is not giving it full value for this.

BUY

Really likes this one.

TOP PICK

Still likes it. A core holding. Nothing has changed. Their horizon project coming on in the Mid next year. Natural gas inventory, which will pay off when the prices come around.

PAST TOP PICK

Then $65.34 A core holding. Still likes the stock.

BUY

He still likes it. It is gas play and it has done well. They are expanding outside of Alberta. One of the better plays.

DON'T BUY

Not expecting the multiple cost overruns that we’ve seen in some of the other oil-sands projects. Has a little bit of upside potential

TRADE

They do most of their business in Alberta. They are a major gas producer and building in the oil sands. May be at the bottom and probably will see some upside.

PARTIAL BUY

One of the best run companies in Canada. Have a great oil sands project that has been on budget and on time. Very good management. There will be some volatility. You could buy half your position and the rest if it falls.

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