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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

68.76

+0.08 (0.12%)

as of Aug 26, 2026, 1:40:20 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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BUY

Looking at this stock, you have to sort out the short term from the long term. From his perspective, it is very strong and has a considerably higher count in terms of upside potential than where it is trading at currently. Quite bullish on the company.

BUY

Has recently broken out, so not sure how far they're going to go, but expects it will continue for another several months. Should see some more positive earnings. Very reasonable on basic fundamentals, price/earnings multiples.

BUY

If he was trading this stock he would do it as a covered right. The options premium on this stock are in about the 7th decile which is more expensive than most. Would buy the stock and sell a covered call against it.

BUY

Have the big tar sands project coming on in the next few years. Once it comes on, given a 2/3 year time frame it could be a $75 stock. Good long term ownership.

HOLD

Most of the oil and gas producers look the same. Would be suspicious here, especially if the volume is getting heavy. Would want to see others in the sector also making highs.

TRADE

Energy sector has has 2 solid years of blow out end markets that it's been selling into, so balance sheet quality has improved dramatically. This could lead to mergers/acquisitions including CNQ. He is shorting this stock.

BUY

One of his favourites in the senior producer category. Should continue to be a good performer. Cash flow return on enterprise value has always been well above average for business in general and high in the oil industry.

TOP PICK

Drilling offshore Africa with some pretty good results. Their assets in the North Sea is really a cash cow. Continuing to work on the Horizon project in the oil sands. There's a sudden revival in interest from US investors in energy stocks. There are rumors of a takeover. Cheap at 3.5 X this year's cash flow.

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BUY

Has a model price of $43 which is a 25% differential.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Comparable to Encana (ECA-T) and Talisman (TLM-T). In some ways a little bit cheaper. Has some excellent production coming on. Would like to see it down another $2 before buying more.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 24/05. Down 1%.) Likes energy stocks going forward. Have great gas productrion. Scored a bit of a coup in the Horizons Oil Sands project by getting exemptions to hire people. Have a cash cow in the north Sea. Getting some pretty good production off shore Africa. Very cheap and could see a double from here.

DON'T BUY

Great company and very well managed. Like all oil companies it will be sensitive to the price of oil. The one risk she sees is the very large project, Horizon. The 1st phase is going to cost about $6 billion and have not announced a partner yet. Oil sands projects tend to take a very long time and come in over budget. Would wait on this one.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 24/05. Down 3%.) His favourite senior oil. Has the heavy oil sands project coming on stream. Trading at 3.5 X cash flow with production growth for the next 10 years.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has a trading range from the low $60's to the $70's, mid-$70's. Has been a great relative performer over the last couple of years compared to energy stocks over all. The slope of the channel is a little more negative than Encana (ECA-T) was, so be cautious.

STRONG BUY

The next 24 months will be the critical time for them going into the oil sands world. Truly brilliant individuals running this company. Oil sands will be an extraordinary value creation for CNQ.

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