
TSE:CNQ
This summary was created by AI, based on 93 opinions in the last 12 months.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is widely regarded as one of the best-managed energy companies in Canada, known for its stability and robust management team. Although experts express varied opinions on the current oil price environment, many acknowledge CNQ's ability to generate profits even at lower oil prices, establishing a strong dividend record and a commitment to share buybacks. The company's balance sheet appears to be in good shape, with increasing free cash flow and an emphasis on returning capital to shareholders. Despite some concerns about the cyclicality of the oil sector and geopolitical influences, CNQ is deemed a solid long-term investment with potential for growth. While many experts recommend caution in the current oil environment, a significant number suggest this stock as a go-to choice in times of uncertainty and for long-term holds, especially for younger investors.
Unique company. Tends to be very cyclical, but its counter-cyclical framework gives it a huge edge. Amazing business that gushes cash. Loves it. Robust dividend. As balance sheet comes down, will allocate more capital to share buybacks, and that will be accretive to EPS.
If you own, sit tight and let it work. If coming in fresh, wait for a bigger pullback.
He won't bet on commodities on bad news. They grow production every year and watch costs. They have giant reserves. Long term, a headwind will be growing demand for EVs, as in China. Oil will eventually revert to $50-60 and this stock will correct a bit. CNQ can grow production 3-5% a year and its dividend 5-10%. He will own this long term. Is doing all the right things.
She will own this for the next 30 years. Very bullish. She likes CNQ at $60 oil, so $100 oil today is a bonus. Management is discipline, their Oil Sands are long-life with low decline, and have a strong dividend records. They make money even at low $50 oil. She added more shares recently.
She trimmed on the big runup. Still one of the top O&G producers in Canada. Essential backbone of Canadian energy. Stands out on capital return. Raised dividend again. Compounded annual growth of 20%. Ranks 9/10 on value.
Energy will still be one of the top performers for 2026. If oil pulls back, this name will see some volatility -- great time to take a look at it.
If you already have oils in your portfolio, don't buy now. If you share his thesis that the Strait will be challenged with only some traffic going through, then we're probably looking at $80-90 oil. Canadian oil companies are at a massive advantage because we're really trying to expand our markets.
For a 5-year horizon, CNQ looks really good. On the nat gas side, he likes TOU and PEY.
Bit expensive (8x PE) relative to peers (7x PE). Balance sheet in good shape. Q4 was very strong, beat by 7% and 1% on production. Increased dividend by 6.4%. Solid operational performance.
A fair value, meritorious name that really works if oil goes below $50. If oil stays where it is, does really well. If you don't have any oil and with a 5-year horizon, you could buy at this level. Problem with waiting to buy is that you often miss it.
Wouldn't pick it up today (and he owns it). Consistently rises to the top as an oily choice in the Basin. Low decline rate, low extraction cost.
Stock's way up on higher oil, almost 50% YTD. Higher oil for longer is already baked into the price. It's more of a Sell.
Canadian Natural Rsrcs is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol CNQ.TO (previously CNQ-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CNQ-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:CNQ or CNQ.TO
In the last year, 89 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CNQ.TO (previously CNQ-T on Stockchase). 61 analysts recommended to BUY and 17 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is PARTIAL SELL. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Canadian Natural Rsrcs.
Canadian Natural Rsrcs was recommended as a Top Pick by Dan Rohinton on 2026-04-21. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Canadian Natural Rsrcs.
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Canadian Natural Rsrcs is followed by 1393 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-07-02, Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO) stock closed at a price of $56.22.
Oil prices are everywhere, and you have to be comfortable with that. Probably not a bad idea to buy when oil is ~$70 and everyone thinks the worst has passed. Trades in line with peers. Balance sheet in very good shape. 25% FCF from 2025-2027, on 3% production growth. Nice dividend. Even if oil goes down, it's profitable down to WTI at $50.
If you think oil's going down, you don't want to buy this stock. It's a coin toss right now with oil at $70. There are easier risk/reward places than oil stocks right now.