Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)

NYSE: CNQ · Real-Time Price · USD
34.35
+0.25 (0.73%)
At close: Jan 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
34.78
+0.43 (1.25%)
After-hours: Jan 16, 2026, 7:35 PM EST
0.73%
Market Cap71.56B
Revenue (ttm)27.73B
Net Income (ttm)4.78B
Shares Out 2.08B
EPS (ttm)2.27
PE Ratio14.98
Forward PE15.49
Dividend$1.69 (4.93%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 12, 2025
Volume6,670,973
Open34.24
Previous Close34.10
Day's Range34.16 - 34.55
52-Week Range24.65 - 35.12
Beta1.09
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target48.50 (+41.19%)
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 41.19% from the latest price.

Price Target
$48.5
(41.19% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Canadian Natural Resources: Ignore The Fear, It's A Strong Buy

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2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2026 Budget

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4 weeks ago - Newsfile Corp

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Canadian Natural Resources Limited Prices C$1,650 Million in 3, 5 and 10 Year Medium-Term Notes

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6 weeks ago - Newsfile Corp

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Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ:CA) Discusses Strategic Advantages, Asset Base, and Outlook at Investor Open House Prepared Remarks Transcript

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Canadian Natural Resources expects higher production, lower spending in 2026

Canadian Natural Resources on Friday forecast a modest rise in production for 2026 while lowering total capital spending from this year's levels, signaling a continued focus on efficiency and discipli...

2 months ago - Reuters

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Canadian Natural Resources Limited ( CNQ:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Lance Casson - Manager of Investor Relations Scott Stauth - President & Director ...

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Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2025 Third Quarter Results

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2025) - Canadian Natural's (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) President, Scott Stauth, commented on the Company's third quarter results, "Operations were strong in ...

2 months ago - Newsfile Corp

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Quarterly Dividend

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2025) - Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its co...

2 months ago - Newsfile Corp

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Closing of AOSP Swap Transaction and Updated 2025 Guidance

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2 months ago - Newsfile Corp