
TSE:CNQ
This summary was created by AI, based on 93 opinions in the last 12 months.
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is widely regarded by analysts as one of the best-managed companies in the oil and gas sector, characterized by a strong focus on cash flow management, consistent dividend growth, and a solid balance sheet. Experts highlight its stable oil business and significant natural gas production in Canada, positioning it well for long-term growth despite the inherently cyclical nature of the energy market. Many analysts acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding oil prices, with some expecting volatility due to geopolitical developments, yet maintain a bullish outlook on CNQ’s fundamentals. Investors are advised to consider accumulating shares during pullbacks or to hold for long-term gains, given its historical performance and generous capital return to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. While sentiment varies concerning short-term price movements, the overall view remains favorable due to CNQ’s operational efficiencies and robust asset base.
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, 92 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CNQ.TO (previously CNQ-T on Stockchase). 64 analysts recommended to BUY and 18 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is HOLD. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Canadian Natural Rsrcs.
Canadian Natural Rsrcs was recommended as a Top Pick by Tim Regan on 2026-04-20. 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 2026-06-24, Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO) stock closed at a price of $56.06.
One of the best-managed companies in the world. Their oil business is stable, but their gas side is overlooked. They are a top-3 gas producer in Canada. Good cash flow will continue and allow them to buyback stock and shrink their debt.