Canadian Natural Resources Stock Forecast
NYSE: CNQEnergyOil & Gas ProductionUSD
At close: Oct 9, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CNQ analyst consensus
Consensus (22 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$48.22-2.88%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 7
- Hold 10
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 22 Wall Street analysts covering Canadian Natural Resources (2026-10-07), 11 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 10 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $48.22, with a high estimate of $57.76 and a low estimate of $43.23. The average target implies downside of 2.9% from the current price of $49.65.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 33.6%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for CNQ.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 4 | 18% |
| Buy | 7 | 32% |
| Hold | 10 | 45% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 5% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $43.23 | -12.93% |
| Average target | $48.22 | -2.88% |
| High target | $57.76 | +16.33% |