Canadian Natural (CNQ)
NYSE:CNQ
CNQ Stock Chart & Stats
$46.56
-$0.07(-0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$46.56
-$0.07(-0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$24.65 - $51.34
Previous Close$32.5
Volume3.77M
Average Volume (3M)11.84M
Market Cap
$97.05B
Enterprise Value$157.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$673.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.59
Shares Outstanding2,085,972,000
10 Day Avg. Volume14,044,518
30 Day Avg. Volume11,837,991
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)2.19
Price to Sales (P/S)2.51
P/FCF Ratio11.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.62
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.95Price Target Upside-5.61% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)2.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Allocation And Shareholder ReturnsRevision of free cash flow allocation into a higher shareholder return tier increases the potential cash returned to investors and signals a more shareholder-friendly capital allocation framework.
Cost Structure And Cash Flow ResilienceVery low breakeven oil costs combined with robust free cash flow provide flexibility to fund sustaining capital and dividends, reducing vulnerability to oil price declines.
Production And GuidanceRecord production and upward operational guidance indicate stronger output that can support higher revenue and bolster investor confidence.
Bears Say
Capital Spending And Realized PricesPlanned capital spending above expectations coupled with realized selling prices below forecasts increases cash needs and can squeeze free cash flow available for returns.
Debt Prioritization And Buyback TimingAllocation of a portion of free cash flow to debt reduction, together with a higher net debt threshold, may limit immediate share buybacks and delay increases in shareholder returns.
Upgrader Turnaround RiskA planned turnaround at a major upgrader will cause temporary downtime that could reduce production volumes and pressure near-term cash flow.
Canadian Natural News
CNQ FAQ
What was Canadian Natural’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian Natural lowest stock price was $24.65 and its highest was $51.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian Natural’s market cap?
Canadian Natural’s market cap is $97.05B.
When is Canadian Natural’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian Natural’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Canadian Natural’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian Natural released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported $0.589 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.478 by $0.111.
Is Canadian Natural overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Canadian Natural’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Canadian Natural pay dividends?
Canadian Natural pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.426 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.16%. See more information on Canadian Natural dividends here
What is Canadian Natural’s EPS estimate?
Canadian Natural’s EPS estimate is 0.62.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian Natural have?
Canadian Natural has 2,085,972,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian Natural’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian Natural reported an EPS of $0.589 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.478. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.581%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian Natural?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Canadian Natural Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.95 (-5.61% Downside)
$43.95 (-5.61% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 701.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $28.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Canadian Natural
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores for, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company offers synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude oil, bitumen (thermal oil), primary heavy crude oil, and Pelican Lake heavy crude oil. Its midstream and refining assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, the company had total proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves were 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl); total proved plus probable crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves were 13,271 MMbbl; proved SCO reserves were 6,998 MMbbl; total proved plus probable SCO reserves were 7,535 MMbbl; proved natural gas reserves were 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf); and total proved plus probable natural gas reserves were 20,249 Bcf. It operates primarily in Western Canada; the United Kingdom portion of the North Sea; and Offshore Africa. 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.
CNQ Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: multiple production and liquids records, significant reserve additions with low FD&A costs, robust adjusted earnings and funds flow, disciplined capital guidance (reduced 2026 capex) and an enhanced shareholder return policy. Key negatives were the deferral of the large Jackpine expansion due to regulatory uncertainty, a large non-cash accounting gain inflating reported net earnings for the quarter, and ongoing macro and gas market volatility. On balance, the positive operational and financial achievements, plus clearer pathways for accelerated shareholder returns, outweigh the highlighted risks and one-off accounting effects.View all CNQ earnings summariesCNQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.95
▼(-5.61% Downside)
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Ownership Overview
2.21% Insiders
25.07% Mutual Funds
32.56% Other Institutional Investors
29.23% Public Companies and Individual Investors