Canadian Natural Resources Limited

TSX:CNQ Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$88.6b

Canadian Natural Resources Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Canadian Natural Resources has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 22.3%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 37.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.2% per year. Canadian Natural Resources's return on equity is 15.5%, and it has net margins of 17.1%.

Key information

22.3%

Earnings growth rate

24.2%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas Industry Growth42.1%
Revenue growth rate14.2%
Return on equity15.5%
Net Margin17.1%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

The Return Trends At Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) Look Promising

Feb 28
The Return Trends At Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) Look Promising

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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Canadian Natural Resources makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:CNQ Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2435,6566,1067820
30 Sep 2435,7417,5957870
30 Jun 2436,7437,6731,1130
31 Mar 2435,5827,4211,1910
31 Dec 2335,9688,2339430
30 Sep 2336,1047,1261,1940
30 Jun 2336,6667,5968780
31 Mar 2340,2519,6357410
31 Dec 2242,29810,9371,2190
30 Sep 2241,82211,9511,0800
30 Jun 2239,07611,3391,1340
31 Mar 2234,1269,3881,3060
31 Dec 2130,0577,6648800
30 Sep 2125,8625,8798220
30 Jun 2122,6554,0857610
31 Mar 2119,0012,2246480
31 Dec 2016,893-4353090
30 Sep 2017,776-5873350
30 Jun 2019,432323540
31 Mar 2022,1233,1733200
31 Dec 1922,8715,4165670
30 Sep 1920,6724,0432540
30 Jun 1920,4114,8181440
31 Mar 1920,8012,9693180
31 Dec 1821,0272,5911790
30 Sep 1822,5283,7634170
30 Jun 1821,0952,6456120
31 Mar 1819,0542,7353320
31 Dec 1717,3422,3974530
30 Sep 1715,5972,5674000
30 Jun 1713,4661,5573690
31 Mar 1712,1071466110
31 Dec 1611,427-2047000
30 Sep 169,858-6397210
30 Jun 1610,637-4245710
31 Mar 1611,507-4903790
31 Dec 1512,363-6373440
30 Sep 1513,9544301510
30 Jun 1515,5521,5801100
31 Mar 1517,5013,0553680
31 Dec 1418,8633,9294330
30 Sep 1418,4263,1446350
30 Jun 1418,3733,2738000
31 Mar 1416,7862,6795530

Quality Earnings: CNQ has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CNQ's current net profit margins (17.1%) are lower than last year (22.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CNQ's earnings have grown significantly by 22.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CNQ's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: CNQ had negative earnings growth (-25.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (-23.7%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: CNQ's Return on Equity (15.5%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/03/17 11:25
End of Day Share Price 2025/03/17 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is covered by 52 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