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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$43.77 -0.02 (-0.05%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
9

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CNQ.

Consensus Price Target

C$54.58
24.70% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Natural Resources, the average price target is C$54.58. The highest price target for CNQ is C$63.00, while the lowest price target for CNQ is C$46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.70% from the current price of C$43.77.
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CNQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
1 Month Ago
6/4/24 to 6/4/25
3 Months Ago
4/5/24 to 4/5/25
1 Year Ago
7/5/23 to 7/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$54.58C$54.25C$68.53C$104.88
Forecasted Upside24.70% Upside28.22% Upside74.65% Upside110.51% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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.
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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.
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Canadian Natural Resources Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian Natural ResourcesEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.68
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/26/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual WeightC$42.00 ➝ C$46.00+6.11%
4/15/2025Desjardins
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyC$51.00 ➝ C$49.00+28.68%
4/10/2025CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$59.00 ➝ C$62.00+69.68%
4/9/2025Raymond James Financial
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M. Barth
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ OutperformC$52.00 ➝ C$49.00+28.34%
3/19/2025Scotiabank
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 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$56.00+26.75%
3/7/2025Evercore ISI
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S. Richardson
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/7/2025National Bankshares
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 Lower TargetSector PerformC$51.00 ➝ C$49.00+20.10%
3/7/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$62.00 ➝ C$63.00+54.41%
2/10/2025Tudor Pickering
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J. Lambujon
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/30/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetC$54.00 ➝ C$50.00+11.81%
12/16/2024Gerdes Energy Research
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
12/13/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetC$60.00 ➝ C$58.00+30.07%
12/3/2024TD Securities
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 Set TargetBuyC$58.00+20.71%
10/8/2024ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$58.00 ➝ C$60.00+21.19%
7/18/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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UpgradeHold
4/23/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuyC$110.00 ➝ C$126.00+20.31%
4/9/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetC$113.00 ➝ C$124.00+12.78%
4/8/2024Evercore
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 Boost TargetC$105.00 ➝ C$115.00+5.42%
3/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetC$102.00 ➝ C$106.00+10.07%
10/12/2023National Bank Financial
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 Boost TargetC$90.00 ➝ C$101.00+14.03%

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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 Thursday, July 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

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

  • The current stock price is around C$46.00, which reflects a stable trading environment and potential for growth.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating from Evercore ISI, indicate positive market sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of C$96.54 billion, suggesting it is a well-established player in the oil and gas sector.
  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited has a diverse portfolio that includes various types of oil and natural gas products, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • With a P/E ratio of 12.77, the stock may be considered undervalued compared to industry standards, potentially offering a good entry point for investors.

Canadian Natural Resources
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a one-year high of C$52.15 and a low of C$34.92, indicating volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 25.79, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the ability to manage debt effectively.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts have maintained a "hold" rating, suggesting that there may be uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The quick ratio of 0.54 indicates that the company may have challenges meeting its short-term liabilities, which could impact liquidity.
  • Market conditions in the oil and gas sector can be unpredictable, influenced by global economic factors, which may pose risks to future profitability.

CNQ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Natural Resources is C$54.58, with a high forecast of C$63.00 and a low forecast of C$46.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Natural Resources in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 24.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Natural Resources's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Canadian Natural Resources has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Desjardins, Raymond James Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian Natural Resources more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian Natural Resources is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how CNQ compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CNQ) was last updated on 7/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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