Canadian Natural Resources Limited(CNQ)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosCanadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the current P/E of 10.86 and the inherent volatility of its capital-intensive operations warrant a cautious approach.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.85vs $0.74+14.9% | $7.8Bvs $7.6B+2.4% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.59vs $0.53+11.3% | $7.0Bvs $7.0B-0.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.62vs $0.54+14.8% | $6.8Bvs $6.6B+2.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.51vs $0.44+15.9% | $7.1Bvs $7.0B+0.7% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
On July 07, 2026, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) shares rose 3.4%, closing at $40.69. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $29.30 and $51.34.
Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry, we advise focusing on shares of CNQ, BTE and GTE.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited CNQ is one of the world's largest independent oil and natural gas producers, engaged in the exploration, development, production and marketing of crude oil, natural gas and Synthetic Crude Oil. With operations spanning key regions such as Western Canada, the North Sea and offshore Africa, the company benefits from a diversified and high-quality resource base.
I present my top 10 high-yield dividend stocks for July 2026, emphasizing margin of safety, attractive valuations, and sustainable dividend growth. Names like PepsiCo, BB Seguridade, Novo Nordisk, and Rio Tinto offer undervaluation, robust yields, and strong profitability metrics, supporting both income and capital appreciation. Several picks, including VICI Properties and Canadian Natural Resources, combine high yields with above-average dividend growth rates and sector-leading financial health.
Energy sector fundamentals are strengthening as the Iran War de-risks, oil prices normalize, and cyclical growth accelerates. Low global inventories, disciplined CapEx, and secular demand drivers set up a bullish multi-year regime for energy equities. I favor Permian-focused royalty and landowners (LandBridge, Texas Pacific, Freehold Royalties), Canadian oil sands leaders (Canadian Natural Resources, Suncor Energy, Cenovus), and low-cost U.S. producers (Diamondback, Permian Resources).
Key metrics vs top competitors for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.69 | $84.88B | 11.21 | 23.87% | 24.5% | 25.82% | 4.01% | |
| $25.21 | $47.48B | 16.66 | -13.98% | 9.4% | 15.22% | — | |
| $53.57 | $63.58B | 15.70 | -3.51% | 12.17% | 14.02% | — | |
| $116.57 | $57.96B | 25.57 | -8.61% | 6.13% | 13.38% | — | |
| $15.64 | $565.7M | -111.71 | 19.26% | 0.71% | 1.26% | — | |
| $54.97 | $15.45B | 11.50 | -4.55% | 8.62% | 7.11% | — |
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Get notified when CNQ posts new earnings or crosses analyst targets
Free. No account needed. Unsubscribe any time.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) reported $40.74B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6297% increase from $636.8M in 1996.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) grew revenue by 23.9% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is profitable, generating $9.71B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (24.5% net margin).
Yes, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.01%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has a return on equity (ROE) of 25.8%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) generated $6.18B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
