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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$33.23
-0.56 (-1.66%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$33.09
$34.15
50-Day Range
$32.93
$37.43
52-Week Range
$29.45
$41.29
Volume
5.92 million shs
Average Volume
5.52 million shs
Market Capitalization
$70.71 billion
P/E Ratio
13.24
Dividend Yield
4.57%
Price Target
$49.50

Canadian Natural Resources MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.17 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
49.0% Upside
$49.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.00% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.75
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
28.11%
From $2.49 to $3.19 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.34 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

49th out of 239 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

23rd out of 79 stocks

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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.

CNQ Stock Price History

CNQ Stock News Headlines

China Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”
For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a population of over 1.4 BILLION is “buying gold like there’s no tomorrow,” according to The New York Times. China, a rising global economic threat, aims to reduce its dependence on the US dollar… .
China Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”
For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a population of over 1.4 BILLION is “buying gold like there’s no tomorrow,” according to The New York Times. China, a rising global economic threat, aims to reduce its dependence on the US dollar… .
Desjardins Keeps Their Hold Rating on Canadian Natural (CNQ)
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend
6/17/2024
Dividend Payable
7/05/2024
Last Earnings
8/01/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Ex-Dividend for 10/4 Dividend
9/13/2024
Dividend Payable
10/04/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/07/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
10,272
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$49.50
High Stock Price Target
$51.00
Low Stock Price Target
$48.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+49.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.17
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$6.10 billion
Pretax Margin
23.00%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$42.49 billion
Cash Flow
$4.73 per share
Book Value
$13.59 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,127,889,000
Free Float
2,021,495,000
Market Cap
$70.71 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.51

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Norman Murray Edwards O.C. (Age 64)
    Executive Chairman
    Comp: $8.5M
  • Mr. Scott G. Stauth (Age 58)
    President & Director
    Comp: $2.78M
  • Mr. Mark A. Stainthorpe C.F.A. (Age 46)
    CFO & Senior VP of Finance
    Comp: $1.88M
  • Robin Sean Zabek (Age 52)
    Chief Operating Officer of Exploration & Production
    Comp: $945.16k
  • Victor Clinton Darel C.A. (Age 42)
    CPA, Senior VP of Finance & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Lance J. Casson
    Manager of Investor Relations
  • Brenda Gayle Balog
    VP of Legal & General Counsel
  • Mr. Ronald Keith Laing (Age 54)
    Senior Vice-President of Corporate Development & Land
  • Mark Anthony Overwater (Age 56)
    Vice-President of Marketing
  • Dean W. Halewich (Age 56)
    Senior Vice-President of Safety, Risk Management & Innovation

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

Pros

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

  • Canadian Natural Resources beat analysts' consensus estimates for EPS by $0.26 in the latest quarter, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 21.98%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds.
  • Canadian Natural Resources had a net margin of 18.05%, demonstrating profitability in its operations.
  • Recent institutional inflows from large investors like CIBC Asset Management Inc and TD Asset Management Inc signal confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Despite market fluctuations, Canadian Natural Resources has maintained a stable stock price with a 1-year low of $29.13 and a 1-year high of $41.29.

Cons

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

  • Canadian Natural Resources missed the consensus EPS estimate by ($0.01) in the latest quarter, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
  • The company's stock has a beta of 1.52, suggesting higher volatility compared to the market average, which may pose risks to investors.
  • Canadian Natural Resources has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, indicating a moderate level of financial leverage that could impact the company's financial stability.
  • Market analysts forecast that the company will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year, which may not meet some investors' growth expectations.
  • While the company has shown profitability, the current P/E ratio of 13.81 may indicate that the stock is not undervalued, potentially limiting immediate upside for investors.
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 Sunday, August 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian Natural Resources pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CNQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CNQ shares performed this year?

Canadian Natural Resources' stock was trading at $32.76 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CNQ shares have increased by 1.4% and is now trading at $33.23.
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How were Canadian Natural Resources' earnings last quarter?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 1st. The oil and gas producer reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.26. The oil and gas producer had revenue of $7.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.19 billion. Canadian Natural Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.09% and a net margin of 18.05%.

When did Canadian Natural Resources' stock split?

Canadian Natural Resources's stock split on Tuesday, June 11th 2024. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, June 11th 2024. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, June 11th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

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.

Who are Canadian Natural Resources' major shareholders?

Canadian Natural Resources' top institutional investors include TD Asset Management Inc (2.00%), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (1.95%), 1832 Asset Management L.P. (1.49%) and Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.41%).

How do I buy shares of Canadian Natural Resources?

Shares of CNQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Canadian Natural Resources own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Canadian Natural Resources investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), AbbVie (ABBV), Bank of America (BAC), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

This page (NYSE:CNQ) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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