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Canadian Natural Resources Limited

CNQNYSEEnergyOil & Gas Exploration & Production

$54.07Today:- (-)1Y +72.60%

As of Oct 27, 2026 close

Market cap
$113.00B
P/E (TTM)
13.49
Forward P/E
9.52
Dividend yield
3.29%
52-week range
$29.68$55.13
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
5.13M

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Canadian Natural Resources Limited stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 14 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 14 unique analysts
(21 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$58.13
+7.51% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CNQ Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Randy Ollenberger
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$59.78 → $64.06
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Unknown Analyst
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$46.03
Michael Barth, CFA
Raymond James
HoldDowngrades
$59.78 → $58.93
Gregory Pardy
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$67.47 → $73.45
Dennis Fong
CIBC
BuyMaintains
$52.74 → $56.26
Unknown Analyst
UBS
BuyReiterates
$54.15 → $55.56
Lloyd Byrne
Jefferies
HoldReiterates
$49.23
Michael Barth, CFA
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$46.49 → $49.31
Dennis Fong
CIBC
BuyMaintains
$49.31 → $52.83
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$55.00 → $58.00
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$55.00 → $58.00
Devin McDermott
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$47.19 → $50.71
Lloyd Byrne
Jefferies
HoldMaintains
$45.08 → $49.31
Arun Jayaram
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$47.19 → $52.83
Arun Jayaram
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$67.00 → $75.00
Chris MacCulloch
Scotiabank
HoldReiterates
$60.50 → $62.21
Sam Margolin
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$51.98 → $55.39
Menno Hulshof
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$72.00 → $73.00
Gregory Pardy
RBC Capital
BuyReiterates
$79.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CNQ?

The analyst consensus rating for CNQ is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 14 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CNQ?

The average 12-month price target for CNQ is $58.13, representing an upside of 7.5% from the Oct 27, 2026 close of $54.07.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.