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Canadian Natural Resources - CNQ Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $92.91
  • Forecasted Upside: 75.57%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$52.92 As of 03/22/2023 03:08 PM ET
▲ +0.01 (0.02%)

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Analyst Price Target for CNQ

Analyst Price Target is $92.91
▲ +75.57% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Canadian Natural Resources in the last 3 months. The average price target is $92.91, with a high forecast of $115.00 and a low forecast of $69.00. The average price target represents a 75.57% upside from the last price of $52.92.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 8 investment analysts is to buy stock in Canadian Natural Resources. This rating has held steady since November 2022, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/28/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/27/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 10 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/27/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/25/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/23/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/22/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/20/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/22/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
1/17/2023ScotiabankLower TargetC$91.00 ➝ C$86.00Low
1/12/2023Stifel FirstegyReiterated RatingBuyN/A
1/12/2023Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageBuyLow
12/1/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetC$92.00 ➝ C$97.00Low
12/1/2022National Bank FinancialBoost TargetC$88.00 ➝ C$105.00Low
11/21/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$62.00 ➝ $69.00N/A
11/4/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetC$85.00 ➝ C$87.00Low
11/4/2022TD SecuritiesDowngradeBuyLow
10/19/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHoldLow
9/30/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$100.00 ➝ C$88.00Low
9/29/2022TD SecuritiesUpgradeBuyLow
8/11/2022Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutralLow
7/19/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$100.00Low
7/18/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$115.00 ➝ C$100.00Low
6/30/2022Stifel NicolausBoost TargetC$111.00 ➝ C$115.00Low
6/16/2022National Bank FinancialBoost TargetC$100.00 ➝ C$115.00Low
6/8/2022ScotiabankDowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector PerformLow
5/20/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$64.00 ➝ $72.00Low
5/9/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetC$85.00 ➝ C$93.00Medium
5/6/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$92.00 ➝ C$95.00Low
5/6/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetC$90.00 ➝ C$94.00Low
4/18/2022ScotiabankBoost TargetC$80.00 ➝ C$88.00Low
4/14/2022CIBCBoost TargetC$80.00 ➝ C$90.00Low
4/14/2022National Bank FinancialBoost TargetC$90.00 ➝ C$100.00Low
3/31/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetC$80.00 ➝ C$85.00Medium
3/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$61.00 ➝ $79.00Low
3/7/2022Stifel NicolausBoost TargetC$80.00 ➝ C$100.00Low
3/7/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetC$79.00 ➝ C$80.00Low
3/7/2022DesjardinsBoost TargetC$75.00 ➝ C$85.00Low
3/7/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutralC$63.00 ➝ C$74.00Low
2/4/2022National Bank FinancialBoost TargetC$74.00 ➝ C$90.00Low
1/24/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$58.00 ➝ $54.00Medium
1/13/2022Stifel NicolausBoost TargetC$67.50 ➝ C$80.00High
1/13/2022ScotiabankBoost TargetC$60.00 ➝ C$64.00Medium
1/12/2022National Bank FinancialLower TargetC$76.00 ➝ C$74.00Medium
1/12/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetC$63.00 ➝ C$69.00Medium
1/12/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformC$60.00 ➝ C$66.00Medium
1/10/2022Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$54.00Low
12/9/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $66.00Medium
11/5/2021TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuyC$58.00 ➝ C$61.00Low
10/18/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutralC$53.00 ➝ C$59.00Low
10/15/2021CIBCBoost TargetOutperformC$58.00 ➝ C$62.00Low
10/14/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperformC$52.00 ➝ C$60.00High
10/7/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$53.00Low
9/29/2021National Bank FinancialBoost TargetOutperformC$61.00 ➝ C$70.00Medium
9/23/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuyC$65.00 ➝ C$67.50High
8/6/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$53.00 ➝ $55.00N/A
8/6/2021TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuyC$52.00 ➝ C$55.00Low
7/20/2021Raymond JamesInitiated CoverageBuy$55.00Medium
7/19/2021National Bank FinancialLower TargetOutperformC$66.00 ➝ C$63.00Medium
7/16/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightC$48.00 ➝ C$51.00High
7/15/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperformC$50.00 ➝ C$52.00Medium
7/14/2021CIBCBoost TargetOutperformC$48.00 ➝ C$58.00Medium
6/30/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$42.00 ➝ $45.00Medium
6/28/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuyC$60.00 ➝ C$64.50Low
6/11/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $44.00Low
5/7/2021Tudor PickeringReiterated RatingBuyLow
5/7/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$44.00 ➝ $45.00Medium
4/15/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperform$42.00 ➝ $48.00Low
4/15/2021Tudor PickeringReiterated RatingBuyLow
4/2/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$49.00N/A
3/22/2021Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$52.00High
3/10/2021CIBCBoost TargetOutperform$42.00 ➝ $46.00Medium
3/9/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$42.00 ➝ $52.00Low
3/8/2021DesjardinsBoost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $46.00Medium
3/7/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuyMedium
3/5/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$42.00 ➝ $45.00Low
3/5/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $54.00Low
3/5/2021TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$39.00 ➝ $42.00Low
1/29/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$41.00 ➝ $42.00Medium
1/14/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$32.00 ➝ $38.00Low
1/14/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperform$33.00 ➝ $42.00Low
1/13/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$27.00 ➝ $28.00Low
1/6/2021National Bank FinancialReiterated RatingOutperformN/A
12/16/2020CIBCBoost TargetOutperform$31.00 ➝ $42.00Low
12/15/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal WeightMedium
12/10/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$30.00 ➝ $36.00Low
12/10/2020TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$26.00 ➝ $34.00Low
11/12/2020CIBCBoost TargetOutperform$30.00 ➝ $31.00Low
11/6/2020TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$25.00 ➝ $26.00Low
10/26/2020CIBCInitiated CoverageOutperform$30.00High
10/20/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$36.00 ➝ $31.00Medium
9/2/2020BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$30.00Low
8/7/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$27.00 ➝ $32.00Low
8/7/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$32.00 ➝ $33.00Low
8/7/2020Tudor PickeringReiterated RatingBuy$29.00High
7/8/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $32.00Low
7/2/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$29.00 ➝ $32.00Medium
6/29/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$28.00 ➝ $37.00Medium
6/23/2020National Bank FinancialUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$39.00High
6/17/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetPositive ➝ Hold$84.00 ➝ $92.00High
5/29/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$16.00 ➝ $17.00Low
5/14/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $21.00Low
5/8/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$24.00 ➝ $27.00Medium
5/1/2020Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$30.00Low
3/31/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$55.00 ➝ $28.00High
3/20/2020Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$27.00 ➝ $25.00Low
3/20/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$34.00 ➝ $14.00High
3/16/2020Evercore ISIReiterated RatingNeutral$30.00High
3/16/2020Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal WeightHigh
3/11/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$44.00 ➝ $32.00High
3/6/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuyLow
3/4/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$45.00 ➝ $43.00Low
1/31/2020Wood & CompanyReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ HoldLow
1/6/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingSellN/A
12/11/2019Tudor PickeringUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$46.00Low
12/9/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingSellLow
11/12/2019CIBCBoost TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $48.00Low
10/18/2019Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetBuy$45.00 ➝ $42.00Low
10/15/2019CIBCSet TargetBuy$46.00Low
10/8/2019Tudor PickeringDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldHigh
10/2/2019National Bank FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformHigh
9/27/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupSet TargetHold$29.00High
9/10/2019Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetBuy$48.00N/A
9/6/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ UnderperformLow
8/4/2019CIBCReiterated RatingBuy$48.00High
7/22/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ NeutralLow
5/10/2019Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuyHigh
5/10/2019Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingAverage$45.00Low
4/25/2019Edward JonesDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
4/3/2019Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$27.83Low
4/2/2019ScotiabankReiterated RatingBuyLow
3/13/2019Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageIn-line ➝ In-LineLow
3/11/2019MizuhoInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$45.00Low
3/5/2019Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuyHigh
2/8/2019Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuyLow
2/2/2019CIBCReiterated RatingBuyMedium
1/29/2019Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingBuyMedium
1/28/2019Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00Low
1/24/2019Tudor PickeringUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
1/7/2019BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingAverage ➝ Buy$45.00Low
1/7/2019Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingAverage$45.00Low
12/10/2018GMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuyMedium
12/7/2018TD SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuyLow
12/7/2018CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $29.00Medium
12/6/2018BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuyLow
12/4/2018MacquarieUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformMedium
11/20/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $50.00Low
11/2/2018Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuyLow
11/2/2018Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuyLow
10/12/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $60.00Low
10/9/2018MacquarieDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralMedium
10/5/2018CIBCInitiated CoverageSector Outperform ➝ Sector OutperformMedium
9/20/2018Royal Bank of CanadaDowngradeTop Pick ➝ Outperform$38.40Low
6/27/2018Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageInlineLow
5/23/2018Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $64.00Low
4/16/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $55.00Low
(Data available from 3/22/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.21 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/24/2022
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/23/2022
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/23/2022
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/22/2022
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/22/2022
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/21/2023
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/20/2023
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/22/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

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  • No negative mentions tracked during this time.

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Very Positive

Canadian Natural Resources logo
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is an oil and natural gas production company, which engages in the exploration, development, marketing, and production of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Oil Sands Mining & Upgrading, Midstream & Refining, and Exploration & Production. The Oil Sands Mining & Upgrading segment produces synthetic crude oil through bitumen mining and upgrading operations. The Midstream & Refining segment focuses on maintaining pipeline operations and investment. The Exploration & Production segment consists of operations in North America, largely in Western Canada, the United Kingdom portion of the North Sea, and Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa in Africa. The company was founded on November 7, 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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Today's Range

Now: $52.92
Low: $52.71
High: $53.52

50 Day Range

MA: $57.55
Low: $50.00
High: $62.13

52 Week Range

Now: $52.92
Low: $44.45
High: $70.60

Volume

596,097 shs

Average Volume

2,256,220 shs

Market Capitalization

$58.23 billion

P/E Ratio

7.21

Dividend Yield

5.12%

Beta

1.57

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Canadian Natural Resources?

The following equities research analysts have issued reports on Canadian Natural Resources in the last year: Bank of America Co., BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Credit Suisse Group AG, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., National Bank Financial, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Stifel Firstegy, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, TD Securities, and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
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What is the current price target for Canadian Natural Resources?

11 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Canadian Natural Resources in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $92.91, suggesting a possible upside of 75.6%. Stifel Nicolaus has the highest price target set, predicting CNQ will reach $115.00 in the next twelve months. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $69.00 for Canadian Natural Resources in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Canadian Natural Resources?

Canadian Natural Resources currently has 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe CNQ will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Canadian Natural Resources.
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What other companies compete with Canadian Natural Resources?

Other companies that are similar to Canadian Natural Resources include EOG Resources, Occidental Petroleum, ENI, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and Pioneer Natural Resources. Learn More about companies similar to Canadian Natural Resources.

How do I contact Canadian Natural Resources' investor relations team?

Canadian Natural Resources' physical mailing address is 2100 855-2 STREET SW, CALGARY A0, T2P 4J8. The oil and gas producer's listed phone number is (403) 514-7777 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Canadian Natural Resources is www.cnrl.com. Learn More about contacing Canadian Natural Resources investor relations.