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Canadian Natural Resources

CNQ

Market cap $105B

50.83 USD

+0.37

0.73%

At close Updated Sep 8, 12:13 PM EDT

1 day

0.73%

5 days

0.12%

1 month

7.58%

3 months

9.81%

6 months

9.93%

Year to date

48.11%

1 year

67.81%

5 years

208.06%

10 years

223.55%

About: Canadian Natural Resources is the largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of natural gas in Canada. It is principally involved in extracting heavy oils, natural gas, and bitumen through its drilling and mining operations. Bitumen from mining operations is upgraded into synthetic crude oil. Commodities produced are primarily exported to the US via pipeline. The company also has smaller offshore production operations in the North Sea and Africa.

Employees: 10,750

Energy Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 61.1%

Neutral 36.1%

Negative 2.8%

5 Stocks I Want If Oil Hits $100

Energy remains my top sector for 2026, with structural underweighting in the S&P 500 and compelling long-term rotation potential. Oil market dynamics are complex: inventory drawdowns, geopolitical risks, and inflation sensitivity create both upside and macroeconomic hazards. My preferred energy picks—TPL, VNOM, CNQ, CVX, and WBI—offer high margins, inflation protection, and resilience across oil price scenarios.

5 Stocks I Want If Oil Hits $100

Investors Business Daily

Canadian Oil Stock Edges Into Buy Zone After 200% Earnings Growth

Canadian Natural Resources rose 2.5% on Tuesday. The stock is inching toward a handle buy point of 51.48.

Canadian Oil Stock Edges Into Buy Zone After 200% Earnings Growth

Zacks Investment Research

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.

Here's Why a Hold Strategy Is Apt for Canadian Natural Stock Now

My Game Plan For What Some Call A Fat AI Bubble

I see broadening market leadership beyond AI, with dividend growth and value stocks outperforming tech-heavy indices year-to-date. While AI-driven CapEx and margins have powered recent gains, the sustainability of high rates of change is a key risk for hyperscaler suppliers. I favor selective diversification into undervalued cyclicals, energy, and income stocks to mitigate concentration and margin normalization risks.

My Game Plan For What Some Call A Fat AI Bubble

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.

Canadian Oil Just Burns Better: Canadian Natural Resources

Zacks Investment Research

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.

CNQ Raises 2026 Production Outlook While Holding Core Capital Flat

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.

Canadian Natural Resources: Returns May Be About To Soar

Zacks Investment Research

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 Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Increase YoY

Molly Pieroni Explains Strait of Hormuz's Lasting Impact on Energy Earnings

Crude oil prices are up again but investors don't seem to care, argues Molly Pieroni, as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persist. She offers more insight into energy company earnings and how the U.S.-Iran war remains a sticking point for corporations.

Molly Pieroni Explains Strait of Hormuz's Lasting Impact on Energy Earnings

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.

Canadian Natural Resources Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

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