CNQCanadian Natural Resources Limited exhibits strong fundamental performance driven by robust cash flows and a solid market position. While current technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation, long-term thematic trends in energy demand remain favorable.
As a major energy producer, CNQ is well-positioned to benefit from ongoing global energy demand, especially for oil and natural gas, contributing to its thematic appeal.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited demonstrates strong profitability, consistent cash flow generation, and a manageable debt level, supported by significant asset value. The dividend yield is attractive.
The stock is trading above key moving averages, indicating a general upward trend. However, some oscillators are in neutral to overbought territory, suggesting potential for short-term price consolidation or pullback.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Global Energy Demand | 85 |
| Commodity Price Volatility | 60 |
| Energy Transition & ESG | 70 |
| Geopolitical Factors | 75 |
| Infrastructure & Midstream Assets | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 80 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 50 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 90 |
| Dividend Yield | 95 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 75 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 50 |
Positive Earnings Surprises
The company has consistently beaten earnings per share (EPS) estimates, with an average surprise of +5.5% over the last four quarters, indicating strong operational execution and forecasting accuracy.
Undervalued Relative to Peers
The P/E ratio of 11.3x is below the industry average of 15.0x, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential compared to competitors.
Recent Negative Performance
The stock has experienced negative performance over the 1-month (-0.85%) and 1-year (-5.81%) periods, suggesting recent headwinds or investor sentiment shifts.
Increasing Debt Load
Total debt has increased significantly from $10.799 billion in Q4 2023 to $18.819 billion in Q4 2024, raising concerns about financial leverage and interest rate sensitivity.
June 2025
13
Ex-Dividend Date
July 2025
3
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.80
A: $0.69
L: $0.55
H: 9.01B
A: 8.88B
L: 8.76B
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 Primrose. 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.
35.71 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CNQ have a max estimate of 37.68 and a min estimate of 33.73.