Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$28.55 +0.54 (+1.93%)

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Canadian Natural Resources - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
4

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian Natural Resources in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for CNQ.

Consensus Price Target

$63.00
120.66% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Natural Resources, the average price target is $63.00. The highest price target for CNQ is $63.00, while the lowest price target for CNQ is $63.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 120.66% from the current price of $28.55.

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CNQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/24 to 5/6/25	1 Month Ago 4/6/24 to 4/6/25	3 Months Ago 2/6/24 to 2/5/25	1 Year Ago 5/7/23 to 5/6/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$63.00	$63.00	N/A	$47.00
Forecasted Upside	120.66% Upside	128.15% Upside	N/A	23.73% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

CNQ Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CNQ Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Canadian Natural Resources Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Canadian Natural Resources	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.70	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	120.66% Upside	1,046.94% Upside	18.94% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CNQ News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/9/2025	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	M. Barth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform
3/27/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Greg Pardy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$63.00 ➝ $63.00	+101.30%
3/19/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform
3/7/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform
2/10/2025	Tudor Pickering Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Lambujon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/8/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Macculloch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
7/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
1/11/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$50.50 ➝ $51.00	+57.16%
8/29/2023	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperformer ➝ Outperformer	$45.00 ➝ $46.50	+45.97%
8/28/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$42.00 ➝ $47.00	+51.64%
8/4/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$40.00 ➝ $42.50	+38.37%
8/4/2023	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
7/12/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy

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Should I Buy Canadian Natural Resources Stock? CNQ Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian Natural Resources pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Canadian Natural Resources
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian Natural Resources Limited:

The current stock price is around $28.99, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.4117, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized yield of approximately 5.66%.
Institutional ownership is strong, with over 74% of the stock held by institutional investors, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a price target of $63.00, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
The company has a solid financial foundation, with a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, indicating lower financial risk compared to peers.

Canadian Natural Resources
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Canadian Natural Resources Limited for these reasons:

The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month low of $24.65, which may raise concerns about its stability in the market.
Recent downgrades from some analysts, such as a shift from "strong-buy" to "hold," could indicate a lack of confidence in short-term performance.
The company's quick ratio of 0.53 suggests potential liquidity issues, meaning it may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
Market conditions for oil and gas can be unpredictable, and fluctuations in commodity prices may adversely affect profitability.
Despite recent dividend increases, the payout ratio of 77.88% indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed, which could limit reinvestment in growth opportunities.

CNQ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Natural Resources is $63.00, with a high forecast of $63.00 and a low forecast of $63.00.
: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Natural Resources in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNQ shares.
: According to analysts, Canadian Natural Resources's stock has a predicted upside of 120.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Natural Resources's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Canadian Natural Resources has been rated by research analysts at Evercore ISI, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and Tudor Pickering in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Canadian Natural Resources less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian Natural Resources is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how CNQ compares to other companies.

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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target