Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)

NYSE: CNQ · Real-Time Price · USD
43.09
+0.52 (1.22%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
43.20
+0.11 (0.26%)
After-hours: Feb 26, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap89.76B +38.3%
Revenue (ttm)27.73B +8.1%
Net Income4.78B -12.4%
EPS2.27 -10.3%
Shares Out 2.08B
PE Ratio18.96
Forward PE22.32
Dividend$1.69 (3.93%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 12, 2025
Volume8,271,695
Open41.97
Previous Close42.57
Day's Range41.63 - 43.16
52-Week Range24.65 - 43.16
Beta1.01
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target48.50 (+12.56%)
Earnings DateMar 5, 2026

About CNQ

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 light and medium crude oil, primary heavy crude oil, Pelican Lake heavy crude oil, bitumen (thermal oil), and synthetic crude oil (SCO). Its midstream assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Pri... [Read more]

Sector Energy
IPO Date May 17, 1976
Employees 10,035
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CNQ
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Canadian Natural Resources's revenue was 35.66 billion, a decrease of -0.87% compared to the previous year's 35.97 billion. Earnings were 6.11 billion, a decrease of -25.84%.

Financial numbers in CAD Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for CNQ stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $48.5, which is an increase of 12.56% from the latest price.

Price Target
$48.5
(12.56% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

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