/CNQ
CNQ Stock - Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Energy|Oil & Gas Exploration & ProductionNYSE
$31.90+1.30%
+$0.41 (+1.30%) • Dec 19
73
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.51
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.77
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+67.6%upside
Target: $53.46
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ENTRY ZONE$31.58 – $32.22
TARGET (TP)$53.45
STOP LOSS$29.35
RISK/REWARD1:8.5
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.09
52W High$35.12
52W Low$24.65
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $35.66B | $40.84B | $49.53B | $32.85B | $17.49B |
| Gross Profit | $17.58B | $11.77B | $16.26B | $10.58B | $69.00M |
| Gross Margin | 49.3% | 28.8% | 32.8% | 32.2% | 0.4% |
| Operating Income | $16.80B | $10.46B | $14.76B | $9.51B | N/A |
| Net Income | $6.11B | $8.23B | $10.94B | $7.66B | $-435,000,000 |
| Net Margin | 17.1% | 20.2% | 22.1% | 23.3% | -2.5% |
| EPS | $2.87 | $3.74 | $4.82 | $3.24 | $-0.18 |
Company Overview
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores for, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company offers synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude oil, bitumen (thermal oil), primary heavy crude oil, and Pelican Lake heavy crude oil. Its midstream and refining assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, the company had total proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves were 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl); total proved plus probable crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves were 13,271 MMbbl; proved SCO reserves were 6,998 MMbbl; total proved plus probable SCO reserves were 7,535 MMbbl; proved natural gas reserves were 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf); and total proved plus probable natural gas reserves were 20,249 Bcf. It operates primarily in Western Canada; the United Kingdom portion of the North Sea; and Offshore Africa. The company was formerly known as AEX Minerals Corporation and changed its name to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
7
70%
Hold / Neutral
3
30%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
7 Bullish3 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$85
Average Target
↑ 164.9% Upside
Now
$69
Low
$85
Average
$100
High
Based on 2 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9th 2025 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | - |
| March 19th 2025 | Scotiabank | Upgrade | Sector Outperform | - |
| March 7th 2025 | Evercore ISI | Upgrade | Outperform | - |
| July 18th 2024 | Wolfe Research | Resumed | Peer Perform | - |
| April 23rd 2024 | Desjardins | Downgrade | Hold | - |
| July 12th 2023 | UBS | Initiation | Buy | - |
| January 13th 2023 | Stifel | Resumed | Buy | - |
| November 21st 2022 | Goldman | Upgrade | Buy | $69← $62 |
| October 19th 2022 | Jefferies | Initiation | Hold | - |
| August 11th 2022 | Credit Suisse | Resumed | Neutral | - |
| July 19th 2022 | BofA Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $100 |
| June 8th 2022 | Scotiabank | Downgrade | Sector Perform | - |
Earnings History & Surprises
CNQBeat Rate
78%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+9.4%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
14/4
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.62
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+7.5%
$0.86vs$0.80
Q2 24
-1.9%
$0.51vs$0.52
Q3 24
+3.2%
$0.64vs$0.62
Q4 24
+6.0%
$0.71vs$0.67
Q1 25
-4.3%
$0.66vs$0.69
Q2 25
+11.0%
$0.81vs$0.73
Q3 25
+15.9%
$0.51vs$0.44
Q4 25
+14.8%
$0.62vs$0.54
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.57 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.54 | $0.62 | +14.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.44 | $0.51 | +15.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.73 | $0.81 | +11.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.69 | $0.66 | -4.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.67 | $0.71 | +6.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.62 | $0.64 | +3.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $0.52 | $0.51 | -1.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.80 | $0.86 | +7.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $0.81 | $0.96 | +18.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | $0.44 | $0.43 | -2.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.60 | $0.63 | +5.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $0.81 | $0.72 | -11.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $1.05 | $1.19 | +13.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $1.04 | $1.28 | +23.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.97 | $1.13 | +16.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | $0.83 | $0.88 | +6.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.60 | $0.70 | +16.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.38 | $0.50 | +31.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Canadian Natural Resources Announces 2026 Operating Capital Budget Of $6.3B, Targets 1.59–1.65 MMBOE/D Production With ~3% Growth And $175M FEED Spending
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 16, 2025, 10:09 AM
Reported Earlier, Canadian Natural Resources Prices C$1.65B Medium-Term Notes Offering; Issues 3, 5 And 10 Year Notes With 3.30%, 3.75% And 4.55% Coupons
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 07:12 AM
Canadian Natural Res Q3 Adj. EPS $0.63 Beats $0.54 Estimate, Sales $6.912B Beat $6.660B Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 10:52 AM
Canadian Natural Targets 15% Production Growth in 2025, Keeps $5.9 Billion Operating Capital Plan Steady
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 10:13 AM
RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Canadian Natural Res, Maintains $62 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 24, 2025, 02:10 PM
Shares of energy stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength after Fed Chair Powell said restrictive policy and shifting risks may warrant adjusting the Fed's stance.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 22, 2025, 07:56 PM•Also: , ,
Frequently Asked Questions about CNQ
What is CNQ's current stock price?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is currently trading at $31.90 per share. The stock has moved +1.30% today.
What is the analyst price target for CNQ?
The average analyst price target for CNQ is $53.45, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Canadian Natural Resources Limited in?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited operates in the Energy sector, specifically within the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is CNQ's market cap?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited has a market capitalization of $66.45 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does CNQ pay dividends?
No, Canadian Natural Resources Limited does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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