Companies /Energy

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

NYSE: CNQ Oil & Gas E&p
$55.86
▲ $0.77 (+1.40%) today
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24/7 Rating SELL
Our 12-month price target
$43.67
−20.7% downside by Oct 2027
Price when calculated $55.09 Oct 29, 2026
Street consensus $49.42 23 analysts
Ours vs. the Street −11.6% Our target vs. consensus

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.

How we calculate it →
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$35$42$49$56Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 29$51.98$43.67$38.47
$35$42$49$56Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 29$51.98$43.67$38.47

Analyst Sentiment

23ANALYSTS
Buy1148%
Hold1148%
Sell14%
The Bottom Line

Canadian Natural Resources faces potential headwinds at current valuations. Our analysis suggests 20.7% downside risk to our $43.67 target. Investors may want to consider reducing exposure or waiting for a better entry point.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
+2.6%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
+0.1%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$35$42$49$56’26’27’28’29’30’31$56.67$37.86$34.55
$35$42$49$56’26’27’28’29’30’31$56.67$37.86$34.55

Prediction History

CNQ Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$45$50$55Aug 7Oct 23$43.59$55.06
$45$50$55Aug 7Oct 23$43.59$55.06
$40$45$50$55May 28Oct 23$43.59$55.06
$40$45$50$55May 28Oct 23$43.59$55.06
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$43.59 $55.06 SELL −20.8%
$44.61 $53.84 SELL −17.2%
$42.29 $49.65 HOLD −14.8%
$41.56 $48.45 HOLD −14.2%
$40.99 $47.44 HOLD −13.6%
$55.42 $49.64 BUY +11.6%
$56.27 $50.07 BUY +12.4%
$56.91 $50.46 BUY +12.8%
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$43.59 $55.06 SELL −20.8%
$40.99 $47.44 HOLD −13.6%
$51.15 $48.99 HOLD +4.4%
$45.28 $46.62 HOLD −2.9%
$41.25 $39.59 HOLD +4.2%
$44.74 $44.96 HOLD −0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CNQ stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects CNQ could trade at an average price of $40.81, with a potential range between $30.61 and $51.01. This represents a potential 25.9% decline from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is CNQ a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates CNQ as a SELL. Significant downside (-20.7%) Among Wall Street analysts, 11 rate it Buy, 11 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell.

What is the CNQ stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

Our optimistic scenario for CNQ projects a price of $51.98 over the next 12 months. Even under favorable conditions, this suggests limited upside from today’s price of $55.09, indicating the stock may currently be trading near or above fair value.

What is the downside risk for CNQ stock?

In our conservative scenario, CNQ could trade as low as $38.47 over the next 12 months, representing a 30.2% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →