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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$49.61
-0.20 (-0.40%)
(As of 10/8/2024 ET)

Canadian Natural Resources - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
8
Buy
7

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian Natural Resources in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for CNQ.

Consensus Price Target

C$78.53
58.29% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Natural Resources, the average price target is C$78.53. The highest price target for CNQ is C$126.00, while the lowest price target for CNQ is C$49.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 58.29% from the current price of C$49.61.
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CNQ Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
1 Month Ago
9/9/23 to 9/8/24
3 Months Ago
7/11/23 to 7/10/24
1 Year Ago
10/9/22 to 10/9/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$78.53C$90.88C$104.88C$90.88
Forecasted Upside58.29% Upside101.63% Upside113.73% Upside8.24% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
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

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Canadian Natural Resources Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian Natural ResourcesEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.78
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/8/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
M. Barth
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Boost TargetMarket PerformC$48.00 ➝ C$51.00+3.01%
10/8/2024ATB Capital
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperformC$58.00 ➝ C$60.00+21.19%
10/8/2024Desjardins
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ BuyC$56.00 ➝ C$59.00+19.17%
10/8/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$52.00 ➝ C$53.00+7.05%
10/8/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$59.00 ➝ C$62.00+25.23%
10/8/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$57.50 ➝ C$60.00+21.19%
10/8/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$56.00 ➝ C$58.00+17.15%
10/8/2024Gerdes Energy Research
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 Boost TargetC$52.00 ➝ C$53.00+7.05%
9/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHoldC$52.00 ➝ C$49.00+11.85%
7/18/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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UpgradeHold
6/11/2024Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector PerformC$114.00 ➝ C$57.00+16.54%
4/23/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuyC$110.00 ➝ C$126.00+20.31%
4/22/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$105.00 ➝ C$115.00+8.76%
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%
12/14/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetC$95.00 ➝ C$86.00-0.70%
10/12/2023National Bank Financial
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 Boost TargetC$90.00 ➝ C$101.00+14.03%
4/6/2023CSFB
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 Lower TargetC$93.00 ➝ C$90.00+13.92%
3/27/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetC$90.00 ➝ C$87.00+23.23%
1/12/2023Stifel Firstegy
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M. Dunn
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Reiterated RatingBuy

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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 Tuesday, October 1, 2024. 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:

  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited has a strong track record of consistent revenue growth, indicating stability and potential for long-term returns.
  • The company's diversified portfolio of oil and gas assets across different regions provides a level of risk mitigation against regional market fluctuations.
  • With a current stock price at a 1-year low of $43.56, there may be an opportunity for investors to enter at a favorable valuation.
  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited's focus on operational efficiency and cost management enhances profitability even in challenging market conditions.
  • The company's recent quarterly earnings report exceeded analyst expectations, demonstrating strong financial performance.

Canadian Natural Resources
Bear Case

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

  • The volatility in oil and gas prices can significantly impact the company's revenue and profitability, exposing investors to market risks.
  • Environmental concerns and regulatory changes in the oil and gas industry may pose challenges to Canadian Natural Resources Limited's operations and future growth prospects.
  • High debt-to-equity ratio of 29.64 indicates a relatively high level of financial leverage, which can increase the company's risk profile.
  • Market analysts have lowered price targets for Canadian Natural Resources Limited, reflecting uncertainties in the industry and potential downside risks.
  • The company's stock performance has been on a downward trend, with a 3.5% decrease, signaling potential market skepticism and negative sentiment.

CNQ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Natural Resources is C$78.53, with a high forecast of C$126.00 and a low forecast of C$49.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Natural Resources in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CNQ shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CNQ, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Natural Resources's stock has a predicted upside of 58.29% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Natural Resources's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Canadian Natural Resources has been rated by research analysts at ATB Capital, BMO Capital Markets, Desjardins, Gerdes Energy Research, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Securities, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian Natural Resources less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Canadian Natural Resources is Hold while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CNQ compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CNQ) was last updated on 10/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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