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Canadian Natural Resources Limited is projected to rise to $62.17 by 2027, a +36% move from its current price of $45.75. CNQ is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $44.97 | $45.77 | $46.59 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $44.67 | $45.80 | $46.95 | +0.10% |
| May 31 | $44.44 | $45.82 | $47.24 | +0.15% |
| Jun 1 | $44.26 | $45.84 | $47.48 | +0.20% |
| Jun 2 | $44.09 | $45.86 | $47.70 | +0.25% |
| Jun 3 | $43.95 | $45.89 | $47.91 | +0.30% |
| Jun 4 | $43.82 | $45.91 | $48.10 | +0.35% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $43.82 | $45.91 | $48.10 | +0.35% |
| Week 2 | $43.13 | $46.07 | $49.20 | +0.69% |
| Week 3 | $42.65 | $46.23 | $50.11 | +1.04% |
| Week 4 | $42.26 | $46.39 | $50.91 | +1.39% |
| Week 5 | $41.94 | $46.55 | $51.65 | +1.74% |
| Week 6 | $41.67 | $46.71 | $52.35 | +2.09% |
| Week 7 | $41.44 | $46.87 | $53.01 | +2.45% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is an energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Western Canada, the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. It also offers a range of products including 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.
CNQ trades in the Energy sector and has a current price of $48.61 per share with a market cap of $101.39B and a rank of 154. The stock’s forecast shows a flat start in 2026 with an average price of $48.61, then a significant rise in subsequent years, reaching an average of $128.70 by 2030 and up to $913.06 by 2050. The max forecast values extend to $1,494.13 in 2050, indicating substantial upside potential.
A major floor 24.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 8.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 14.7% 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 | $47.73 | Sell | $47.24 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $47.98 | Sell | $47.46 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $47.20 | Sell | $47.19 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $47.12 | Sell | $46.16 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $43.24 | Buy | $43.57 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $37.61 | Buy | $39.83 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.83 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 2.34 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -87.44 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -75.05 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.08 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 2.74 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.24 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 24.95 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.13 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.35 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 37.54 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.17 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 68.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 47.05 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 14.73 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.79 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall, with RSI(14) at 60.00 and moving averages indicating upside momentum. The 50-day simple moving average stands at $47.21 while the 200-day simple moving average is $37.45, signaling constructive trend support.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.59 | $45.75 | $65.09 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $50.79 | $62.17 | $79.66 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $64.47 | $80.36 | $105.66 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $75.68 | $95.77 | $128.53 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $86.51 | $110.92 | $151.51 | +142% | Bullish | |
| $95.34 | $123.72 | $171.62 | +170% | Bullish | |
| $97.63 | $128.11 | $180.21 | +180% | Bullish | |
| $112.48 | $149.14 | $212.47 | +226% | Bullish | |
| $129.51 | $173.42 | $249.99 | +279% | Bullish | |
| $145.07 | $196.08 | $285.78 | +329% | Bullish | |
| $204.13 | $287.72 | $439.32 | +529% | Bullish | |
| $460.16 | $695.50 | $1,138.03 | +14.2x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $30.59 | $45.75 | $53.61 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $40.42 | $47.15 | $56.07 | +3.05% |
| July 2026 | $40.79 | $47.86 | $57.45 | +1.50% |
| August 2026 | $40.61 | $47.87 | $57.88 | +0.02% |
| September 2026 | $41.84 | $49.50 | $60.20 | +3.40% |
| October 2026 | $43.66 | $51.83 | $63.38 | +4.71% |
| November 2026 | $44.00 | $52.39 | $64.37 | +1.08% |
| December 2026 | $44.17 | $52.74 | $65.09 | +0.67% |
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 $65.09, with a base case around $45.75 and support toward $30.59 — roughly 0% from $45.75. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect CNQ to range from $50.79 to $79.66 through 2027. The $62.17 average target implies a +36% move from current prices. That is up +36% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CNQ price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $80.36 (low $64.47, high $105.66) — a potential gain of +76% on today's $45.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, CNQ is projected to trade between $75.68 and $128.53, averaging $95.77 — a potential gain of +109% from today's $45.75. That is up +19% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 2030 outlook centres on $110.92, within a $86.51 to $151.51 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +142% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, CNQ could reach as high as $171.62, with a base case around $123.72 and support toward $95.34 — roughly +170% from $45.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CNQ to range from $97.63 to $180.21 through 2032. The $128.11 average target implies a +180% move from current prices. That is up +4% 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 $149.14 (low $112.48, high $212.47) — a potential gain of +226% on today's $45.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, CNQ is projected to trade between $129.51 and $249.99, averaging $173.42 — a potential gain of +279% from today's $45.75. That is up +16% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 2035 outlook centres on $196.08, within a $145.07 to $285.78 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +329% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, CNQ could reach as high as $439.32, with a base case around $287.72 and support toward $204.13 — roughly +529% from $45.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CNQ to range from $460.16 to $1,138.03 through 2050. The $695.50 average target implies a +14.2x move from current prices. That is up +142% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CNQ today (≈ 21.857923 CNQ) could be worth
$15,202.18
+$14,202.18 (+1420%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CNQ price of $695.5 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 32.102729 CNQ) would be worth
$1,468.7
+$468.7 (+46.9%) today · 1.47× · US Dollar
Based on a CNQ entry price of $31.15 vs. today's $45.75.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $48.78 | $937.88 | -6.2% |
| 1 month ago | $45.02 | $1,016.22 | +1.6% |
| 3 months ago | $43.09 | $1,061.73 | +6.2% |
| 6 months ago | $33.77 | $1,354.75 | +35.5% |
| 1 year ago | $31.15 | $1,468.7 | +46.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.8 | $2,570.06 | +157.0% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our CNQ forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $92.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $92.00: $191.89B
Over the multi-year horizon, the forecast shows a strong uptrend. The 2027 average is $69.06 with a 42.1% ROI, followed by higher averages in 2028 ($90.64, 86.5% ROI) and 2029 ($109.98, 126.3% ROI). By 2030 the average is $128.70 with a 164.8% ROI, and the bullish outlook continues through 2031–2050, culminating in a 2050 average of $913.06 and a 1,778.3% ROI.
These figures imply meaningful upside but are not guaranteed and depend on market conditions and other factors.
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In 2030, the forecast shows an average price of $128.70 with a minimum of $100.36 and a maximum of $175.82, representing an estimated ROI of 164.8%.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with rising averages and positive ROI through 2050 (e.g., 2030 average $128.70 and ROI 164.8%; 2040 average $365.53 and ROI 652%; 2050 average $913.06 and ROI 1,778.3%). However, 2026 is neutral, and these are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 minimum forecast is $100.36, with an average of $128.70 and a maximum of $175.82.
The 30-day range is $43.70 to $54.07, with a current price of $48.61. RSI(14) is 60, the 50-day SMA is $47.21 and the 200-day SMA is $37.45. Support is $43.00 and resistance is $49.42.
The current price is $48.61 per share, with a market cap of $101.39B and a rank of 154.
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