Canadian Natural Resources Limited

TSX:CNQ Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$94.5b

Canadian Natural Resources Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Canadian Natural Resources is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 5% and 1.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 4.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.8% in 3 years.

Key information

5.0%

Earnings growth rate

4.4%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas earnings growth4.8%
Revenue growth rate1.9%
Future return on equity20.8%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated23 Jan 2025

Recent future growth updates

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Just Missed EPS By 36%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 04
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Just Missed EPS By 36%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Mar 02
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Recent updates

Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSE:CNQ) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jan 04
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSE:CNQ) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

These 4 Measures Indicate That Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 29
These 4 Measures Indicate That Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ)

Nov 12
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ)

Is There An Opportunity With Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSE:CNQ) 37% Undervaluation?

Aug 24
Is There An Opportunity With Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSE:CNQ) 37% Undervaluation?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Just Missed EPS By 36%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 04
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Just Missed EPS By 36%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSE:CNQ) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Apr 05
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSE:CNQ) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Canadian Natural Resources' (TSE:CNQ) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$1.05

Mar 05
Canadian Natural Resources' (TSE:CNQ) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$1.05

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Mar 02
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Feb 25
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ)

Feb 11
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ)

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

TSX:CNQ - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202735,7727,969N/AN/A1
12/31/202639,2068,6059,96015,2484
12/31/202537,5928,1989,29315,8215
12/31/202435,4177,0778,84314,2445
9/30/202435,7417,5959,71114,769N/A
6/30/202436,7437,67310,44815,265N/A
3/31/202435,5827,4219,16113,926N/A
12/31/202335,9688,2337,44412,353N/A
9/30/202336,1047,1266,91512,082N/A
6/30/202336,6667,5969,48814,682N/A
3/31/202340,2519,63512,82817,833N/A
12/31/202242,29810,93714,25519,391N/A
9/30/202241,82211,95114,10219,559N/A
6/30/202239,07611,33912,47217,751N/A
3/31/202234,1269,3889,65514,795N/A
12/31/202130,0577,6649,98514,478N/A
9/30/202125,8625,8797,37311,036N/A
6/30/202122,6554,0855,4048,816N/A
3/31/202119,0012,2242,9735,525N/A
12/31/202016,893-4352,1544,714N/A
9/30/202017,776-5873,0905,898N/A
6/30/202019,432323,3446,346N/A
3/31/202022,1233,1736,0709,558N/A
12/31/201922,8715,4165,2218,829N/A
9/30/201920,6724,0434,0487,772N/A
6/30/201920,4114,8184,6568,896N/A
3/31/201920,8012,9694,3518,648N/A
12/31/201821,0272,5915,68010,121N/A
9/30/201822,5283,7635,72910,162N/A
6/30/201821,0952,645N/A9,042N/A
3/31/201819,0542,735N/A8,060N/A
12/31/201717,3422,397N/A7,262N/A
9/30/201715,5972,567N/A7,079N/A
6/30/201713,4661,557N/A5,456N/A
3/31/201712,107146N/A4,542N/A
12/31/201611,427-204N/A3,452N/A
9/30/20169,858-639N/A3,682N/A
6/30/201610,637-424N/A4,391N/A
3/31/201611,507-490N/A4,959N/A
12/31/201512,363-637N/A5,632N/A
9/30/201513,954430N/A6,465N/A
6/30/201515,5521,580N/A7,188N/A
3/31/201517,5013,055N/A8,360N/A
12/31/201418,8633,929N/A8,459N/A
9/30/201418,4263,144N/A8,323N/A
6/30/201418,3733,273N/A8,125N/A
3/31/201416,7862,679N/A7,406N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CNQ's forecast earnings growth (5% per year) is above the savings rate (2.3%).

Earnings vs Market: CNQ's earnings (5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Canadian market (16.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CNQ's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CNQ's revenue (1.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Canadian market (4.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CNQ's revenue (1.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CNQ's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.8%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/31 04:56
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is covered by 53 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Harshit GuptaAccountability Research Corporation
Patrick O'RourkeATB Capital Markets
Thomas DriscollBarclays