Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
NYSE: CNQ · Real-Time Price · USD
50.62
+0.97 (1.95%)
Oct 12, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT - Market open
Canadian Natural Resources Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 23 analysts polled by S&P Global, Canadian Natural Resources stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $48.18. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 4.82% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $43.21 (-14.64%) and the highest is $57.72 (+14.03%).
Price Target: $48.18 (-4.82%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Canadian Natural Resources stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC | CIBC | Buy Maintains $53 → $56 | Buy | Maintains | $53 → $56 | +11.14% | Oct 9, 2026 |
Unknown Analyst UBS No rating | UBS | Buy Reiterates $54 → $56 | Buy | Reiterates | $54 → $56 | +9.75% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Hold Reiterates $49 | Hold | Reiterates | $49 | -2.75% | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Buy Maintains $46 → $49 | Buy | Maintains | $46 → $49 | -2.75% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $55 → $58 | Buy | Maintains | $55 → $58 | +14.58% | Aug 20, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
48.62B
from 38.76B
Increased by 25.44%
Revenue Next Year
42.90B
from 48.62B
Decreased by -11.78%
EPS This Year
6.28
from 3.55
Increased by 76.78%
EPS Next Year
5.59
from 6.28
Decreased by -10.92%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers. Financial currency is CAD.