Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)

Currency in CAD
55.95
-0.73(-1.29%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
55.6956.57
52 wk Range
40.6270.99
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
55.68 / 56.25
Prev. Close
55.95
Open
56.46
Day's Range
55.69-56.57
52 wk Range
40.62-70.99
Volume
26.72M
Average Volume (3m)
14.72M
1-Year Change
28.9468%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
70.65
Upside
+26.27%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has maintained dividend payments for 26 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 70.65
(+26.27% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Raymond James
Buy67.00+19.75%65.00UpgradeMay 07, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy80.00+42.98%65.00MaintainApr 08, 2026
CIBC
Buy54.00-3.49%52.00MaintainMar 31, 2026
Scotiabank
Buy70.00+25.11%62.00MaintainMar 19, 2026
Desjardins
Hold65.00+16.18%56.00MaintainMar 16, 2026

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of CAD 1.17 beat forecast by 11.43%; revenue of CAD 10.74B exceeded expectations by 8.92%, yet stock fell 2.02%
  • Adjusted net earnings reached CAD 2.4B with CAD 4.4B in funds flow; returned CAD 1.5B to shareholders via 4.0% dividend yield
  • Record production levels achieved in North American E&P liquids; company maintains 26-year consecutive dividend payment streak
  • Targeting net debt reduction to CAD 13B, then plans to return 100% of free cash flow to shareholders; FY2026 EPS forecast at CAD 3.92
  • Quarterly dividend approved at CAD 0.625 per share; executives cite strong asset base and industry-leading cost performance
Last Updated: 2026-05-07, 01:46 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 07, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.17 / 1.05
Revenue / Forecast
10.79B / 9.86B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.63%
Dividend Yield
4.41%
Industry Median 2.88%
Annualized payout
2.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+22.30%
Growth Streak

CNQ Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
CNQ
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.1x19.4x5.1x
PEG Ratio
0.40−0.450.00
Price/Book
2.6x2.0x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
3.0x2.0x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.1%9.5%36.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Canadian Natural Resources Limited engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) in Western Canada, the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. The company offers synthetic crude oil (SCO), mining bitumen, light and medium crude oil and NGLs, thermal bitumen, primary heavy crude oil and Pelican Lake heavy crude oil. Its midstream assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. The company was formerly known as AEX Minerals Corporation and changed its name to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Sector
Energy
Employees
10750
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.08B51.78%60.27B
Other Institutional Investors
547.97M26.34%30.66B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
455.12M21.88%25.46B
Total
2.08B100.00%116.4B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company17.92%372,847,66420,860,827
FMR LLC3.89%80,938,2784,528,497

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FAQ

What Is the Canadian Natural (CNQ) Stock Price Today?

The Canadian Natural stock price today is 55.95 CAD.

What Stock Exchange Does Canadian Natural Trade On?

Canadian Natural is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Canadian Natural?

The stock symbol for Canadian Natural is "CNQ."

Does Canadian Natural Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Canadian Natural dividend yield is 4.45%.

What Is the Canadian Natural Market Cap?

As of today, Canadian Natural market cap is 116.40B CAD.

What Is Canadian Natural's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Canadian Natural EPS (TTM) is 4.63.

When Is the Next Canadian Natural Earnings Date?

Canadian Natural will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNQ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Canadian Natural Stock Split?

Canadian Natural has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Canadian Natural Have?

Canadian Natural has 10750 employees.

What is the current trading status of Canadian Natural (CNQ)?

As of Jul 07, 2026, Canadian Natural (CNQ) is trading at a price of 55.95 CAD, with a previous close of 55.95 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 55.69 CAD to 56.57 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 40.62 CAD to 70.99 CAD.

What Is Canadian Natural (CNQ) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Canadian Natural is 70.65 CAD, with a high estimate of 90 CAD and a low estimate of 56 CAD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +26.27% Upside potential.
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