Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) News Today

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) shares have risen today, driven by strong second-quarter results, continued dividend growth and bullish analyst recommendations.

• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lowered its CNQ price target from C$64.00 to C$62.00 but maintained an “outperform” rating, implying roughly a 49.1% upside. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James Financial raised its CNQ price target from C$52.00 to C$54.00 and upheld an “outperform” rating, suggesting about a 29.9% upside. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 2025 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with robust cash flow and solid operating metrics. Yahoo Finance: CNQ Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Surpassed Q2 profit estimates despite a revenue decline, demonstrating margin resilience. GuruFocus: CNQ Surpasses Q2 Profit Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Declared its 25th consecutive year of dividend increases, raising the quarterly payout to C$0.5875 per share. TipRanks: Dividend Increases
• Positive Sentiment: Reported higher Q2 production and increased profits, with recent acquisitions adding about 82,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Financial Post: Q2 Profit & Production Increase
• Positive Sentiment: Posted strong Q2 2025 production and financial metrics, reinforcing its cash flow outlook. GuruFocus: Strong Q2 Production & Financials
• Neutral Sentiment: Stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average, prompting discussion on whether to lock in gains. MarketBeat: 200-Day Moving Average
• Neutral Sentiment: Maintained its quarterly dividend unchanged, ensuring income stability but no incremental boost. GuruFocus: Maintains Quarterly Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Highlighted as a dividend champion down 17% for lifetime income, underlining long-term relative underperformance. Yahoo Finance: 1 Canadian Dividend Champion Down 17%