Canadian Natural Resources Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:CNQ) $66.25 +0.89 (+1.36%) (As of 02:03 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$65.26▼$66.3450-Day Range$60.17▼$68.0252-Week Range$48.81▼$68.30Volume1.57 million shsAverage Volume2.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$71.78 billionP/E Ratio13.89Dividend Yield4.03%Price Target$71.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Canadian Natural Resources MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.3% Upside$71.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.17% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.75Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.23Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth21.75%From $5.70 to $6.94 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.97 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector161st out of 233 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry56th out of 71 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCanadian Natural Resources has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $71.00, Canadian Natural Resources has a forecasted upside of 8.3% from its current price of $65.57.Amount of Analyst CoverageCanadian Natural Resources has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.17% of the float of Canadian Natural Resources has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCanadian Natural Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Canadian Natural Resources has recently increased by 78.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCanadian Natural Resources is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.17%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCanadian Natural Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Canadian Natural Resources is 55.97%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Canadian Natural Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.47% next year. This indicates that Canadian Natural Resources will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCanadian Natural Resources has received a -63.75% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Canadian Natural Resources in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Oil sand", "Bitumen", "Conventional crude oil", and "Conventional natural gas" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Canadian Natural Resources is -7.75. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCanadian Natural Resources has a news sentiment score of 1.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Canadian Natural Resources this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 23 people have searched for CNQ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -12% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 14 people have added Canadian Natural Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Canadian Natural Resources insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.00% of the stock of Canadian Natural Resources is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.88% of the stock of Canadian Natural Resources is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Canadian Natural Resources are expected to grow by 21.75% in the coming year, from $5.70 to $6.94 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Canadian Natural Resources is 13.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.53.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Canadian Natural Resources is 13.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.61.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCanadian Natural Resources has a P/B Ratio of 2.41. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Canadian Natural Resources Stock (NYSE:CNQ)Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores for, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). 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). The company's midstream assets include two pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. 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.Read More CNQ Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CNQ Stock News HeadlinesNovember 16, 2023 | benzinga.com$1000 Invested In Canadian Natural Res 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much TodayNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIndustry Analysts Just Upgraded Their Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Revenue Forecasts By 11%November 29, 2023 | Tomorrow Investor (Ad)The Only Practical Solution to the World’s Looming Energy CrisisThere’s just one problem: There are more plans for new uses of nuclear than there is uranium to fuel the plants!November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCanadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 2, 2023 | msn.comCanadian Natural Resources rises after Q3 earnings report, dividend hikeNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompared to Estimates, Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTrudeau’s Delayed Pipeline Is Weighing on Canada Crude PricesNovember 2, 2023 | marketwatch.comCanadian Natural Resources Shares Higher After Dividend LiftedNovember 29, 2023 | Tomorrow Investor (Ad)The Only Practical Solution to the World’s Looming Energy CrisisThere’s just one problem: There are more plans for new uses of nuclear than there is uranium to fuel the plants!November 2, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comCanadian Natural president Tim McKay to retire, company raises dividendNovember 2, 2023 | msn.comCanadian Natural posts smaller Q3 profit due t lower oil pricesNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCanadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2023 Third Quarter ResultsNovember 1, 2023 | msn.comCanadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Price Target Increased by 6.59% to 72.25October 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOvintiv (OVV) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's ReleaseOctober 18, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comBullish on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.September 21, 2023 | marketwatch.comCanadian Natural Resources Ltd. stock outperforms market despite losses on the daySeptember 19, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comRising Oil Prices: Should You Buy Canadian Natural Resources Right Now?September 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInstitutional investors control 78% of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) and were rewarded last week after stock increased 6.7%August 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhere Canadian Natural Res Stands With AnalystsAugust 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comCanadian Natural (CNQ) Receives a Hold from Wells FargoAugust 6, 2023 | msn.comCanadian Natural Resources Stock Is a Tremendous Bargain TodayAugust 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Pembina Pipeline (PBA), Canadian Natural (CNQ) and Bloom Energy (BE)August 4, 2023 | msn.comCanadian Natural says Trans Mountain Expansion to call for pipeline fill this fallAugust 4, 2023 | msn.comCanadian Natural Resources Is One Of The Best Oil Stocks Money Can BuyAugust 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCanadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 3, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comCanadian Natural Resources’ second-quarter profit more than halves on lower energy pricesAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCanadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2023 Second Quarter ResultsSee More Headlines Receive CNQ Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 10/5 Dividend9/14/2023Dividend Payable10/05/2023Last Earnings11/02/2023Today11/29/2023Ex-Dividend for 1/5 Dividend12/07/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Dividend Payable1/05/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)3/07/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSE:CNQ CUSIPN/A CIK1017413 Webwww.cnrl.com Phone(403) 514-7777Fax403-517-7350Employees10,035Year Founded1989Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$71.00 High Stock Price Target$96.00 Low Stock Price Target$39.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.77 Trailing P/E Ratio13.80 Forward P/E Ratio11.55 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$8.41 billion Net Margins17.32% Pretax Margin20.45% Return on Equity20.89% Return on Assets10.69% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.25 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$38.10 billion Price / Sales1.87 Cash Flow$14.53 per share Price / Cash Flow4.53 Book Value$27.26 per share Price / Book2.41Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,083,420,000Free Float1,029,244,000Market Cap$71.32 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.52 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Norman Murray Edwards O.C. (Age 63)Executive Chairman Comp: $8.7MMr. Timothy Shawn McKay (Age 61)President & Director Comp: $4.87MMr. Mark A. Stainthorpe C.F.A. (Age 45)CFO & Senior VP of Finance Comp: $1.61MMr. Scott G. Stauth (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer of Oil Sands Comp: $1.98MTrevor J. Cassidy (Age 49)Chief Operating Officer of Exploration & Production Comp: $1.24MVictor Clinton Darel C.A. (Age 46)CPA, VP of Finance & Principal Accounting Officer Lance J. CassonManager of Investor RelationsBrenda Gayle BalogVP of Legal & General CounselMr. Ronald Keith Laing (Age 53)Senior Vice-President of Corporate Development & Land Mark Anthony Overwater (Age 55)Vice-President of Marketing More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEOG ResourcesNYSE:EOGENINYSE:EPioneer Natural ResourcesNYSE:PXDOccidental PetroleumNYSE:OXYPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PetrobrasNYSE:PBRView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipDeutsche Bank AGBought 97,947 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.132%EP Wealth Advisors LLCSold 136,436 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.000%Polar Capital Holdings PlcSold 40,713 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.036%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardBought 6,786 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.027%Walleye Trading LLCSold 12,200 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Canadian Natural Resources Stock? CNQ Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Canadian Natural Resources was last updated on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian Natural Resources Limited: Canadian Natural Resources Limited is a well-established company that has been operating since 1973. They have a diverse portfolio, including crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, which provides investors with exposure to multiple energy sectors. The company has a strong track record of acquiring, exploring, developing, producing, marketing, and selling natural resources, indicating their expertise in the industry. Investing in Canadian Natural Resources Limited allows investors to participate in the global energy market, which can provide opportunities for growth and profitability. Recent developments and advancements in technology have allowed Canadian Natural Resources Limited to improve their metals recovery and water treatment solutions, which can lead to increased efficiency and cost savings. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Canadian Natural Resources Limited for these reasons: Like any investment in the energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources Limited is exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices, which can impact their profitability. The company operates in a highly regulated industry, and changes in government policies or regulations can affect their operations and financial performance. Environmental concerns and the transition towards renewable energy sources may pose long-term challenges for Canadian Natural Resources Limited. Investing in natural resources can be volatile, and investors should be prepared for potential market fluctuations. It is important for investors to closely monitor the current stock price of Canadian Natural Resources Limited to make informed investment decisions. CNQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Canadian Natural Resources stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Natural Resources in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNQ shares. View CNQ analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Canadian Natural Resources' stock price target for 2024? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Canadian Natural Resources' stock. Their CNQ share price targets range from $39.00 to $96.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $71.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CNQ or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CNQ shares performed in 2023? Canadian Natural Resources' stock was trading at $55.53 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CNQ stock has increased by 19.3% and is now trading at $66.25. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Canadian Natural Resources? Canadian Natural Resources saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 33,600,000 shares, an increase of 78.7% from the October 31st total of 18,800,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,100,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 10.8 days. Approximately 3.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Canadian Natural Resources' Short Interest. When is Canadian Natural Resources' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 7th 2024. View our CNQ earnings forecast. How were Canadian Natural Resources' earnings last quarter? Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The oil and gas producer reported $1.93 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.31. The oil and gas producer earned $7.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.49 billion. Canadian Natural Resources had a net margin of 17.32% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.89%. How often does Canadian Natural Resources pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Canadian Natural Resources? Canadian Natural Resources announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.7203 per share on Friday, January 5th. This represents a $2.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.35%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 7th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. Read our dividend analysis for CNQ. Is Canadian Natural Resources a good dividend stock? Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:CNQ) pays an annual dividend of $2.67 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.17%. CNQ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 55.97%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CNQ will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.47% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CNQ. What ETFs hold Canadian Natural Resources' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:CNQ) stock in their portfolio include iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) and Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV).iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (IDEV). What is Tim S. McKay's approval rating as Canadian Natural Resources' CEO? 6 employees have rated Canadian Natural Resources Chief Executive Officer Tim S. McKay on Glassdoor.com. Tim S. McKay has an approval rating of 96% among the company's employees. This puts Tim S. McKay in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Canadian Natural Resources own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Canadian Natural Resources investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), AbbVie (ABBV), Bank of America (BAC), Gilead Sciences (GILD), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Suncor Energy (SU). Who are Canadian Natural Resources' major shareholders? Canadian Natural Resources' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (4.10%), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (2.18%), TD Asset Management Inc (1.59%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.57%), Bank of Nova Scotia (1.54%) and Yacktman Asset Management LP (1.39%). How do I buy shares of Canadian Natural Resources? Shares of CNQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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