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Canadian Natural Resources Limited is projected to rise to $49.14 by 2027, a +18% move from its current price of $41.81. CNQ is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean neutral.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $41.09 | $41.82 | $42.57 | +0.03% |
| Jul 14 | $40.80 | $41.84 | $42.89 | +0.06% |
| Jul 15 | $40.59 | $41.85 | $43.15 | +0.09% |
| Jul 16 | $40.41 | $41.86 | $43.36 | +0.12% |
| Jul 17 | $40.25 | $41.87 | $43.56 | +0.15% |
| Jul 18 | $40.11 | $41.89 | $43.74 | +0.18% |
| Jul 19 | $39.99 | $41.90 | $43.90 | +0.21% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $39.99 | $41.90 | $43.90 | +0.21% |
| Week 2 | $39.30 | $41.99 | $44.85 | +0.42% |
| Week 3 | $38.81 | $42.07 | $45.62 | +0.63% |
| Week 4 | $38.40 | $42.16 | $46.29 | +0.85% |
| Week 5 | $38.06 | $42.25 | $46.90 | +1.06% |
| Week 6 | $37.77 | $42.34 | $47.47 | +1.27% |
| Week 7 | $37.50 | $42.43 | $48.01 | +1.48% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
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, and Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is an Energy sector stock with a current price of $41.05, a market cap of $85.62B, and a rank of 181.
A major floor 18.6% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 14.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 23.4% 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 | $41.23 | Buy | $41.35 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $40.30 | Buy | $41.03 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $41.32 | Buy | $41.67 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $44.65 | Sell | $43.38 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $45.35 | Sell | $43.11 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $39.41 | Buy | $40.59 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.65 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 87.42 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 19.90 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -17.66 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.38 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 1.93 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.56 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 82.34 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.51 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -2.25 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 62.44 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 2.21 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -76.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 42.50 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 23.63 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.71 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 30 and moving averages ahead of the price: SMA50 $46.01 and SMA200 $38.79. Support is at $41.05 and resistance at $49.42.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.59 | $41.81 | $56.66 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $40.25 | $49.14 | $62.73 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $48.15 | $59.90 | $78.53 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $54.89 | $69.34 | $92.84 | +66% | Bullish | |
| $59.85 | $76.62 | $104.45 | +83% | Bullish | |
| $65.11 | $84.37 | $116.82 | +102% | Bullish | |
| $65.01 | $85.19 | $119.64 | +104% | Bullish | |
| $68.60 | $90.84 | $129.22 | +117% | Bullish | |
| $76.22 | $101.94 | $146.75 | +144% | Bullish | |
| $86.06 | $116.19 | $169.12 | +178% | Bullish | |
| $109.38 | $154.03 | $234.95 | +268% | Bullish | |
| $228.16 | $344.57 | $563.39 | +724% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $30.59 | $41.81 | $50.00 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $36.89 | $43.18 | $51.64 | +3.29% |
| September 2026 | $36.54 | $42.97 | $51.79 | -0.49% |
| October 2026 | $36.71 | $43.35 | $52.59 | +0.88% |
| November 2026 | $38.11 | $45.17 | $55.10 | +4.19% |
| December 2026 | $38.87 | $46.21 | $56.66 | +2.32% |
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 $56.66, with a base case around $41.81 and support toward $30.59 — roughly 0% from $41.81. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect CNQ to range from $40.25 to $62.73 through 2027. The $49.14 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 $59.90 (low $48.15, high $78.53) — a potential gain of +43% on today's $41.81. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, CNQ is projected to trade between $54.89 and $92.84, averaging $69.34 — a potential gain of +66% from today's $41.81. That is up +16% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 2030 outlook centres on $76.62, within a $59.85 to $104.45 range. That is up +11% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +83% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, CNQ could reach as high as $116.82, with a base case around $84.37 and support toward $65.11 — roughly +102% from $41.81. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CNQ to range from $65.01 to $119.64 through 2032. The $85.19 average target implies a +104% move from current prices. That is up +1% 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 $90.84 (low $68.60, high $129.22) — a potential gain of +117% on today's $41.81. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, CNQ is projected to trade between $76.22 and $146.75, averaging $101.94 — a potential gain of +144% from today's $41.81. That is up +12% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 2035 outlook centres on $116.19, within a $86.06 to $169.12 range. That is up +14% 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 $234.95, with a base case around $154.03 and support toward $109.38 — roughly +268% from $41.81. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CNQ to range from $228.16 to $563.39 through 2050. The $344.57 average target implies a +724% move from current prices. That is up +124% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CNQ today (≈ 23.917723 CNQ) could be worth
$8,241.27
+$7,241.27 (+724%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CNQ price of $344.57 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 10, 2025 (≈ 31.456432 CNQ) would be worth
$1,315.19
+$315.19 (+31.5%) today · 1.32× · US Dollar
Based on a CNQ entry price of $31.79 vs. today's $41.81.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $39.64 | $1,054.74 | +5.5% |
| 1 month ago | $45.52 | $918.5 | -8.2% |
| 3 months ago | $46.35 | $902.05 | -9.8% |
| 6 months ago | $32.3 | $1,294.43 | +29.4% |
| 1 year ago | $31.79 | $1,315.19 | +31.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.33 | $2,413.12 | +141.3% |
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 $84.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $84.00: $175.2B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish stance from 2027 onward. The 2027 average price is $50.22 with ROI 22.4, followed by 2028 average of $63.13 (ROI 53.8) and 2029 average of $72.64 (ROI 77). By 2030, the average is $81.66 with ROI 98.9.
Beyond that, the forecast continues higher: 2040 average $177.47 (ROI 332.3) and 2050 average $400.31 (ROI 875.2). The forecast also shows max prices of $111.43 in 2030 and $654.79 in 2050, with 2040 max $270.85 and 2035 max $186.47.
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Avg $81.66, min $63.74, max $111.43; ROI 98.9; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecast shows a bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with Avg rising to $81.66 by 2030 and to $400.31 by 2050, and ROI climbing from 22.4 in 2027 to 875.2 by 2050 (with 0 in 2026).
Yes—the forecast max is $111.43 in 2030 and $186.47 in 2035, with higher max values in later years such as $270.85 in 2040 and $654.79 in 2050.
Avg $400.31, min $264.96, max $654.79; ROI 875.2; sentiment BULLISH.
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