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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

64.93

-1.85 (2.77%)

as of Aug 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 4, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has received mixed reviews from various experts. Many praise its strong management, stable cash flow, and consistent dividend growth, highlighting it as a reliable long-term investment in the energy sector. However, there are concerns regarding the cyclical nature of oil prices, with several analysts expressing caution about the long-term outlook for crude oil and suggesting potential headwinds from increased EV adoption and regulatory challenges. While short-term volatility is acknowledged, many experts believe CNQ's financial strength and diverse asset base position it well for the future. Overall, it is frequently noted as a solid choice for those looking to invest in the Canadian energy market, with a notable emphasis on the importance of oil price stability for CNQ's performance.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has had a really strong run which doesn't look like it's going to stop. Buy on any pull-back. One of the best managed companies. Good intermediate term term too. Have massive resources off Trinidad that they're just bringing on stream.

WAIT

One of Canada's finest companies. Exceptional management. Just announced their sanction of their Oil Sands project, Horizon. Likes Oil Sand and will be looking for an opportunity to buy during any weakness in energy prices.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Likes it, but wouldn't be a buyer at this price. The Horizon Tar Sands project is worth about $15 a share so the price could go to $80.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 24/04. Up 28%.) Still likes, but with their investment in Horizon Oil Sands, it might be a little choppy going. May be a good time to take some profit.

WAIT

Had a good run recently on the news that they are going to go ahead with Horizon and they have the capital to do it. Likes the story and should be a core holding in the large caps. Wouldn't chase it at this price, but on any correction in energy would pick some up.

TOP PICK

The cheapest of all the major Canadian producers. It should sell at 5 X cash flow. Once the Horizon project is up and running, this could be close to 500,000 barrels a day.

BUY

Stock responded very well to the news that they were going to proceed with the heritage project. Technically, the stock is very strong. Seasonality period for energy is from the end of January to the end of May. This particular case started early and will probably end early, i.e. a technical SELL signal will probably come before the end of May.

BUY

Trading around 14.2 X cash flow which is very compelling. Has some heavy oil, so you have to watch the light/heavy spread. Has the prospect of a significant heavy oil project in the oil sands. Also has natural gas.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 1/04. Up 17%.) Far more to go. The upside potential is more than 100% from here.

TOP PICK

Over the last 15 years has been a top decile performer, i.e. always in the top 10% of its peer group with respect to operating costs, growth, finding development costs. A very well run company. One of the cheapest ones out there trading at a multiple of about 4 X cash flow. Their oil sands project with Horizon isn't factored into the stock.

DON'T BUY

A great, well managed company. A lot of heavy oil exposure. Spreads on light/heavy oil widened dramatically at the end of '04. Impressed with their operations longer term, but prefers Encana at this time.

BUY

Prefers smaller capped, faster growers. Good quality company with relatively good growth in their sector. Has a heavier amount of heavy oil in its mix than others. Depending on how the spread is acting, the earnings might suffer.

BUY

Have reduced their weighting. If you take their earnings and put it in their balance sheet, looking out a year, the stock could be $69.

DON'T BUY

The highest beta large cap energy in Canada. Depends on your view of oil for the next 6 months. Feels there is some downside risk in oil the next 6 months and upside beyond. However China looks like it will be having a pipeline. Still feels there will be downside near term.

TOP PICK

Likes the energy space. At 3.2 X this year's cash flow. Not paying very much for its oil sands participation. 1/3 of their production is heavy oil.

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