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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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BUY

Thinks we are now into a pretty significant leg in the energy story and this is a great way to play.

TOP PICK

Trading at a slight premium to it's peers, but has significant oil sands exposure, that isn't being valued in the price.

WATCH

Has done very well. With the other energy stocks, went into a sleep mode. Then did an inverse head and shoulder pattern which is a very good sign. Wait for the breakout to buy. When it happens it will go higher.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A great company that they've watched very closely. They don't own but could. There may be a better entry point over the summer, but long term it's fine. It could be a takeover candidate, but it's unlikely.

PAST TOP PICK

June last year, then $50.69. Their oil sands project is coming on next year, so the stock is still going to climb, but not to the same extent that it was. If you have it hold it.

PAST TOP PICK

Haven't bought recently, but probably should have.

TOP PICK

Has done quite well recently. Has wti which nobody has, everybody sell a blend of the heaver stuff. The differential has shrunk, but the price that CNQ gets paid has gone up which is very exciting for them. (I didn't understand it ether). They are going to sell it to the US refiners with a lower differential.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 5/7. Up 6%.) has moved in sympathy with the general energy market. Came out with an update on their Horizon project. They have great natural gas resource.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Getting to all-time highs. Conventional production kicks off about $6.5 billion of cash flow. Only need a half of this to continue funding conventional production. The other half is for Horizon, which will have production up in the 3rd quarter of 2008.

BUY

Fits into the category of a seasonal oil/gas play. Expects a relative out-performance curve in the next little while. This can include Nexen NXY-T) Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ-T) and Talisman (TLM-T). This one has risen because they have some oil sands assets.

BUY

Just reported and cash flow numbers was above expectation. Had slight cost overruns on the Horizon oil sands project, which starts producing mid-2008.

PAST TOP PICK

Still like it. Buy for new accounts. Are good at cost containment.

HOLD

Has some great visibility, particularly in 08 with Horizon. It's in development, but further along than some of the others. You are not getting a screaming discount.

PAST TOP PICK

A Top Pick Sept 26/06. Up 39%.) One of his favourite stocks in the oil patch. Still a Buy.

BUY

Their Horizon project in the oil sands is a model of how you should run an oil sands project. Have kept the costs down. Growing their gas assets quite nicely. Very well run.

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