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CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Limited
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$50.81
DETAILS
HIGH:
$63.66
LOW:
$35.00
MEDIAN:
$50.93
CONSENSUS:
$50.81
UPSIDE:
2.36%
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Here's Why a Hold Strategy Is Apt for Canadian Natural Stock Now
CNQ's record production, low-cost oil sands assets and growth initiatives support its outlook, but commodity risks and a Horizon turnaround warrant caution.
Canadian Oil Just Burns Better: Canadian Natural Resources
Canadian Natural Resources excels as a low-cost oil producer, capitalizing on oil price volatility and minimal Middle East exposure. Q2 saw CNQ generate $2.9 billion in free cash flow, sharply increasing buybacks and progressing toward a 100% free cash flow return to shareholders. Management anticipates reaching the 100% free cash flow return threshold by year-end if oil price volatility persists.
CNQ Raises 2026 Production Outlook While Holding Core Capital Flat
Canadian Natural raised its 2026 production outlook again while keeping operating capital at C$5.99B, putting capital efficiency and execution in focus.
Canadian Natural Resources: Returns May Be About To Soar
Canadian Natural Resources Limited delivered strong Q2 results, with 18% production growth and a 60% revenue increase, supported by favorable oil prices. CNQ's adjusted funds flow reached CAD$6.9 billion, translating to a 20% AFFO yield and a 15% free funds flow yield after capital expenditures. Net debt declined to CAD$14.5 billion, positioning CNQ to soon reach its CAD$13 billion target and unlock even greater shareholder returns.
CNQ Fairly Valued by DCF at $45
On August 18, 2026, we delve into the DCF analysis for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ), a company that has seen impressive price performance recently, with
Canadian Natural Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Increase YoY
CNQ's Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates as higher production and oil and NGL prices lift results and 2026 guidance.
Canadian Natural Resources Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Canadian Natural Resources NYSE: CNQ reported record second-quarter production, adjusted earnings and adjusted funds flow, supported by strong oil sands performance, higher output from acquired assets and favorable pricing for synthetic crude oil.
CNQ Q2 Earnings Call Flags Higher Output and Growth Discipline
Canadian Natural's Q2 call lifts 2026 production guidance after record output, keeps capital at C$6B and major growth projects on hold pending MOU terms.
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Beyond Oil Prices: The Case for 3 Dividend-Paying Energy Giants
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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.58 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago.
Canadian Natural Resources beats quarterly profit estimates
Canadian Natural Resources surpassed expectations for second-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from higher oil and natural gas production.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Quarterly Dividend
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2026) - Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common shares of C$0.625 (sixty-two and one half cents). The dividend will be payable on October 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2026.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2026 Second Quarter Results
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2026) - Canadian Natural's (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) President, Scott Stauth, commented on the Company's second quarter results, "We had a very strong 2026 second quarter, reflecting our continued focus on operational excellence, capital efficiency and continuous improvement, which drove eight new operational and financial records in the quarter. An example of this performance was achieved in our world class Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading operations, where we experienced challenging weather elements, like other oil sands operations; however, our team successfully managed these challenges allowing the Company to exceed our budgeted production levels in the quarter, resulting in the highest quarterly oil sands mining production in its history, averaging approximately 625,000 bbl/d in Q2/26, with high upgrader utilization of 106%.
Canadian Natural to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
CNQ heads into Q2 results with revenue and earnings growth estimates as stronger synthetic crude prices face off against rising costs.
Insights Into Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Q2: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2026.
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
First Trust Advisors LP Has $30.15 Million Stock Position in Canadian Natural Resources Limited $CNQ
First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE: CNQ) (TSE: CNQ) by 65.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 618,454 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock after purchasing an additional 245,332 shares
Price Targets
Canadian Natural price target lowered to $35 from $36 at Goldman Sachs
$35.00
(was $33.85)
Goldman Sachs
Evercore ISI Maintains a Hold Rating on Canadian Natural (CNQ)
$57.00
(was $58.39)
Stephen Richardson
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Evercore ISI
Canadian Natural price target raised to C$77 from C$69 at TD Securities
$77.00
(was $58.39)
Menno Hulshof
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TD Securities
CIBC Believes Canadian Natural (NYSE: CNQ) Won't Stop Here
$80.00
(was $56.59)
Dennis Fong
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CIBC
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ:CN) (CNQ) PT Raised to Cdn$64 at Morgan Stanley
$64.00
(was $50.19)
Devin McDermott
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Morgan Stanley
Bank of America Securities Keeps a Hold Rating on Canadian Natural (CNQ)
$69.00
(was $48.88)
Doug Leggate
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Bank of America Securities
Wells Fargo Maintains Their Hold Rating on Canadian Natural (CNQ)
$56.00
(was $42.93)
Roger Read
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Wells Fargo