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Canadian Natural Resources Limited is projected to rise to $53.02 by 2027, a +18% move from its current price of $44.79. CNQ is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | $44.03 | $44.81 | $45.60 | +0.04% |
| Jul 30 | $43.72 | $44.82 | $45.95 | +0.07% |
| Jul 31 | $43.50 | $44.84 | $46.22 | +0.11% |
| Aug 1 | $43.31 | $44.85 | $46.45 | +0.14% |
| Aug 2 | $43.14 | $44.87 | $46.66 | +0.18% |
| Aug 3 | $43.00 | $44.88 | $46.85 | +0.21% |
| Aug 4 | $42.87 | $44.90 | $47.03 | +0.25% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $42.87 | $44.90 | $47.03 | +0.25% |
| Week 2 | $42.15 | $45.01 | $48.06 | +0.49% |
| Week 3 | $41.64 | $45.12 | $48.90 | +0.74% |
| Week 4 | $41.23 | $45.23 | $49.63 | +0.99% |
| Week 5 | $40.88 | $45.35 | $50.30 | +1.24% |
| Week 6 | $40.57 | $45.46 | $50.93 | +1.49% |
| Week 7 | $40.31 | $45.57 | $51.52 | +1.74% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is an energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) in Western Canada, the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. It offers synthetic crude oil (SCO), mining bitumen, light and medium crude oil and NGLs, thermal bitumen, primary heavy crude oil and Pelican Lake heavy crude oil. Its midstream assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose.
The company was formerly known as AEX Minerals Corporation and changed its name to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
CNQ is currently priced at $47.01 and has a market capitalization of $98.05B, ranking 155. The stock sits in the Energy sector and shows a mixed near‑term trajectory based on the verified forecast. The 2026 forecast prints an average price of $47.01 with a neutral sentiment, giving a baseline equal to the current price.
A major floor 20.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 13.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 5.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 15.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CNQ support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CNQ market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $45.79 | Sell | $45.40 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $44.50 | Buy | $44.63 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $42.58 | Buy | $43.73 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $44.18 | Buy | $43.78 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $45.53 | Sell | $43.37 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $40.08 | Buy | $40.99 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.06 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 36.92 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 74.89 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -42.69 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.57 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 6.95 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.73 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 57.31 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.04 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 3.11 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 64.43 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 1.74 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 60.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 46.83 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 21.57 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.76 | Info |
The 30‑day technical picture is described as BULLISH, with RSI14 at 70 indicating ongoing momentum. The 50‑day simple moving average is $44.24 and the 200‑day simple moving average is $39.95, suggesting a positive trend.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.59 | $44.79 | $60.13 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $43.47 | $53.02 | $67.59 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $50.73 | $63.05 | $82.58 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $58.37 | $73.69 | $98.58 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $64.28 | $82.25 | $112.03 | +84% | Bullish | |
| $68.77 | $89.07 | $123.24 | +99% | Bullish | |
| $69.93 | $91.59 | $128.55 | +105% | Bullish | |
| $73.65 | $97.49 | $138.60 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $79.60 | $106.42 | $153.12 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $92.21 | $124.44 | $181.05 | +178% | Bullish | |
| $115.42 | $162.47 | $247.73 | +263% | Bullish | |
| $243.33 | $367.38 | $600.53 | +720% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $30.59 | $44.79 | $52.45 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $39.32 | $45.88 | $54.58 | +2.43% |
| September 2026 | $39.42 | $46.25 | $55.52 | +0.81% |
| October 2026 | $39.02 | $45.99 | $55.60 | -0.57% |
| November 2026 | $39.95 | $47.26 | $57.49 | +2.78% |
| December 2026 | $41.43 | $49.17 | $60.13 | +4.04% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CNQ forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, CNQ could reach as high as $60.13, with a base case around $44.79 and support toward $30.59 — roughly 0% from $44.79. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect CNQ to range from $43.47 to $67.59 through 2027. The $53.02 average target implies a +18% move from current prices. That is up +18% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The CNQ price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $63.05 (low $50.73, high $82.58) — a potential gain of +41% on today's $44.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, CNQ is projected to trade between $58.37 and $98.58, averaging $73.69 — a potential gain of +65% from today's $44.79. That is up +17% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 2030 outlook centres on $82.25, within a $64.28 to $112.03 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +84% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, CNQ could reach as high as $123.24, with a base case around $89.07 and support toward $68.77 — roughly +99% from $44.79. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CNQ to range from $69.93 to $128.55 through 2032. The $91.59 average target implies a +105% move from current prices. That is up +3% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CNQ price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $97.49 (low $73.65, high $138.60) — a potential gain of +118% on today's $44.79. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, CNQ is projected to trade between $79.60 and $153.12, averaging $106.42 — a potential gain of +138% from today's $44.79. That is up +9% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 2035 outlook centres on $124.44, within a $92.21 to $181.05 range. That is up +17% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +178% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, CNQ could reach as high as $247.73, with a base case around $162.47 and support toward $115.42 — roughly +263% from $44.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CNQ to range from $243.33 to $600.53 through 2050. The $367.38 average target implies a +720% move from current prices. That is up +126% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CNQ today (≈ 22.326412 CNQ) could be worth
$8,202.21
+$7,202.21 (+720%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CNQ price of $367.38 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CNQwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CNQ on Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 31.308703 CNQ) would be worth
$1,402.32
+$402.32 (+40.2%) today · 1.40× · US Dollar
Based on a CNQ entry price of $31.94 vs. today's $44.79.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $43.95 | $1,019.11 | +1.9% |
| 1 month ago | $39.49 | $1,134.21 | +13.4% |
| 3 months ago | $46.36 | $966.13 | -3.4% |
| 6 months ago | $37.1 | $1,207.28 | +20.7% |
| 1 year ago | $31.94 | $1,402.32 | +40.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $16.33 | $2,742.46 | +174.2% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $90.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $90.00: $187.71B
The multi‑year forecast depicts a bullish trajectory after 2026, with the 2027–2050 path showing steady upside. In 2027 the average is $56.49 (ROI 20.2%, BULLISH); 2028 is $68.45 (ROI 45.6%, BULLISH); 2029 is $80.34 (ROI 70.9%, BULLISH); 2030 is $89.76 (ROI 90.9%, BULLISH). The forecast continues to rise through 2031–2035 and beyond, with 2040 averaging $186.10 (ROI 295.9%, BULLISH) and 2050 averaging $426.10 (ROI 806.4%, BULLISH).
These are estimates and not guarantees, reflecting a long‑term bullish outlook with substantial upside potential but inherent market risk.
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In 2030, the forecasted average price is $89.76, with a min of $70.14 and a max of $122.28; ROI 90.9%; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows a bullish path from 2027 onward with rising averages and high ROIs, though 2026 is neutral. These are estimates, not guarantees.
The 2030 maximum is $122.28, indicating a potential to reach above $120 in that year.
Current price is $47.01 and market cap is $98.05B.
The 30‑day range is $42.12 to $52.46. Support is $38.92 and resistance is $47.01.
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