# Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is an integrated energy enterprise engaged across the full spectrum of upstream and downstream activities related to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs), encompassing acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sales. Its diverse portfolio of hydrocarbon products encompasses synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude, bitumen (also known as thermal oil), along with both primary heavy crude oil and specialized Pelican Lake heavy crude. Beyond exploration and production, the company holds midstream and re...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $55.06 USD |
| Market Cap | $113.51B |
| P/E (TTM) | 15.34 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.59 |
| 52-Week Range | $30.13 – $55.50 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.22% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.22% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.77 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.80 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 10 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.7% / 10.7% / 19.9% / 18.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 39.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 49.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 40.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 50.9% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $0.4508 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2026-06-23 | $0.4402 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-03-20 | $0.4551 | 2026-04-07 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.4263 | 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-09-19 | $0.4266 | 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.4327 | 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-03-21 | $0.4092 | 2025-04-04 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.3949 | 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.3866 | 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-06-17 | $0.3818 | 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.3884 | 2024-04-05 |
| 2023-12-07 | $0.3676 | 2024-01-05 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Canadian Natural Resources Limited do?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) operates in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry within the Energy sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CNQ's market cap?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has a market capitalization of approximately $113.51 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CNQ pay a dividend?

Yes, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.22%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CNQ pay dividends?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.80 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CNQ's payout ratio?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cnq/peers

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