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CNQ Stock Forecast & Price Target

CNQ Analyst Ratings

Based on 21 analyst ratings
Buy
Strong Buy 33%
Buy 29%
Hold 38%
Sell 0%
Strong Sell 0%

Bulls say

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) has identified significant growth potential at its Horizon Oil Sands facility, with plans to enhance production capacity by potentially adding approximately 195,000 barrels per day through innovative extraction processes, reinforcing its projected organic production growth of 2%-5% annually, supported by a robust net reserve base of 11.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Additionally, CNQ's substantial royalty increases, projected at 11% in 2025 and 2026 due to heightened ownership in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project, along with boosted capacity on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion, further bolster the company’s financial outlook. Moreover, strategic acquisitions, including the integration of Chevron and Shell assets, have enhanced production capacity and anticipated annualized free cash flow, contributing to a relative free cash flow yield of 11%, surpassing the global major peer group average of 9%.

Bears say

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) faces a negative outlook primarily due to concerns over its production capacity exceeding sustainable organic growth potential, which raises questions among investors about its future performance. Additionally, the company's relative vulnerability to U.S. tariffs exacerbates market anxiety, particularly as it lacks a retail network to mitigate these impacts. Furthermore, although CNQ maintains a substantial reserve base with 11.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent and a long reserve life index, the post-Chevron deal dividend strategy has led to diminished shareholder returns, contributing to a slowdown in market confidence.

CNQ has been analyzed by 21 analysts, with a consensus rating of Buy. 33% of analysts recommend a Strong Buy, 29% recommend Buy, 38% suggest Holding, 0% advise Selling, and 0% predict a Strong Sell.

This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Canadian Natural Resources and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.

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Analysts have given CNQ a Buy based on their latest research and market trends.

According to 21 analysts, CNQ has a Buy consensus rating as of Jul 10, 2025. This rating is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

Wall Street analysts have set a price target of $55.52, reflecting a 0.00% increase from the current stock price.

Financial analysts have set a price target of $55.52, indicating a 0.00% increase from the current stock price, but ratings and forecasts are frequently updated based on market conditions, earnings reports, and industry trends. This prediction is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

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