CNQ Canadian Natural Resources Limi
Energy · Oil & Gas E&P
47.61
+0.76%
About the company
Canadian Natural Resources Limited engages 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. The company 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.
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Dividend deep dive
Canadian Natural Resources Limi (CNQ), operating in the Oil & Gas E&P industry within the Energy sector, currently offers a dividend yield of 4.05%. This yield is below its 5-year average of 4.56%, and lower than its 5-year low of 4.13%, indicating an overvalued status by Yield Theory. The company's dividend safety is presently under a 'watch' status, suggesting areas require attention.
Dividend history
CNQ has consistently increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years, earning it a 'Contender' tier status. Its dividend has grown at a 3-year CAGR of 13.24% and a 5-year CAGR of 21.85%. Over the past decade, quarterly dividends per share have shown consistent growth, rising from $0.3935 in 2014 to $1.34 in 2023, with projected amounts of $1.554 for 2024 and $1.684 for 2025. This demonstrates a strong pattern of dividend growth.
Dividend safety
Canadian Natural Resources Limi's dividend appears covered with a payout ratio of 48.48% based on EPS. However, its liquidity ratios are below 1.0, with a current ratio of 0.984 and a quick ratio of 0.636.
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Held by 3 investors · watched by 4
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