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EnergyOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

CNQ

Catalysts
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Energy· Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 8/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$50.46
-$0.68 (-1.33%)
Latest market quote
Momentum67
Value44
Quality67
Risk Resilience61
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 5, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 59/100

Momentum 67/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 16.07%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 67/100AIQ Edge 8/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+9.6%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+7.0%
Aug 6, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 6, 2026$1.43$1.53+7.0%$9.4B$10.39B
May 7, 2026$0.74$0.85+14.9%$7.57B$7.77B
Mar 5, 2026$0.53$0.59+11.3%$7.04B$7.01B
Nov 6, 2025$0.54$0.62+14.8%$6.64B$6.82B
Aug 7, 2025$0.44$0.51+15.9%$7.05B$7.1B
May 8, 2025$0.73$0.81+11.0%$6.4B$8.93B
Mar 6, 2025$0.69$0.66-4.3%$6.2B$7.69B
Oct 31, 2024$0.67$0.71+6.0%$6.39B$7.7B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
11
Buy
11
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$35.00
-30.64% versus current price
Based on 1 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$35.00
-30.64% vs latest price
Average target
$35.00
-30.64% vs latest price
High target
$35.00
-30.64% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 5, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.96

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$8.75B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score67

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score59/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
1
Average target
$35.00
Target upside
-30.64%
Target range
$35.00 - $35.00
90-day revisions
-22

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
2
Negative
0
finance.yahoo.com · Aug 29, 2026

Cenovus (CVE) Enters the Ranks of the World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producers

It’s a good time to be a Canadian oil sands producer. First, higher crude prices have boosted earnings for producers. Before the Iran war began, Brent crude was at about $73 a barrel and later shot up above $120 as the conflict escalated. The war disrupted traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz corridor, where […]

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 25, 2026

In US-Canada trade spat, Washington left out a key lever: Canadian oil

The newly announced US tariffs on Canadian goods leave out a crucial product: Crude oil.

seekingalpha.com · Aug 24, 2026

Canadian Natural Resources: Canadian Oil Just Burns Better (NYSE:CNQ)

Canadian Natural Resources excels as a low-cost oil producer, capitalizing on oil price volatility and minimal Middle East exposure. Learn more.

seekingalpha.com · Aug 18, 2026

Canadian Natural Resources: Returns May Be About To Soar (NYSE:CNQ)

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Q2 results: 18% production growth, 60% revenue jump, falling net debt, 3.6% dividend and buybacks. Click for this CNQ update.

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CNQ Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for CNQ stock?

CNQ's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move CNQ stock?

Upcoming events that could move CNQ include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could CNQ's next earnings report affect the stock?

CNQ's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive CNQ stock higher?

CNQ could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt CNQ stock?

CNQ could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.