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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

Investors owning this stock are still not paying for the Horizon Oil Sands project which is still a number of years away. Even with this out of the equation, this is one of the cheapest senior producers. Can still make some good money.

TRADE

Q: Switch from CNQ to Talisman? A: Saw some good announcements today that Talisman was going to grow production by 5% and they have a good balance sheet, but likes CNQ management which is very focused on shareholders' growth.

BUY

Much more focused on natural gas versus heavy oil now. In the short term, the spread on heavy oil is too large, so they are not making any money on this side. Longer term, this is a brilliant company and very cheap.

BUY

Had decent production growth in '05. Intermediate to long term they have solid production growth opportunities through their Horizon project in the Oil Sands. There's a broad global audience for this stock. Valuations are quite cheap.

BUY

Excellent management and properties. Moving into Oil Sands which they view positively for the long term. Good long term hold.

BUY

A decent entry point would be around $50 and a great entry point would be $46/47. Would be one of two of his favourite energy stocks. Good gas/oil mix and some exposure overseas. Good production growth.

TOP PICK

One of the cheapest on a Price to Cash Flow basis. Also likes their focus in North America.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 8/04. Up 9%.) Have changed from heavy oil to being one of the more gassier producers. (He likes gas more than oil.) Continuing to buy large numbers of fields off the majors.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 25/04. Up 24%.) Still likes. Still has room to grow. Very nice heavy oil project.

BUY

Moving into Tar Sands operations which is controversial because of their inexperience. Long term outlook for natural gas in North America is very good. Higher risk than Encana.

WAIT

The stock has probably had a major peak Sept/Dec from his 6 month perspective. The old highs of July/Aug/Sept are worst case scenario on the downside. Closer to the mid $40's would be more attractive. Mid $40s to the mid $50's will be the trading range.

BUY

For a choice between this company and Encana, you have considerably more upside with this one. Encana is an excellent company. Has transitioned almost completely to a pure gas play, so more sensitive to and drop in gas prices. Also the production curve with gas is a little more negative.

SELL

Concerned that it had hit a high, pulled back and then hit a lower high and is now back to a lower low. Looks like it's beginning to underperform in the market. Prefers others.

BUY

Feels that oil will continue to fall off to the mid $30's. A great time to buy the oils. This is a decent company. Reserve life might be a little less than some of the others.

DON'T BUY

A high component of their production is in heavy oil which tends to trade at a fairly wide spread to West Texas oil. The spread is putting pressure on CNQ. Affecting all oil companies is the Cdn$ being understated in the market's expectations. Also have a heavy oil project in Alberta which is going to drain on their capital expenditures.

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