About Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is a Oil & Gas E&P company operating in the Energy sector.
CNQ trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$78.42
- Market Cap
- C$161.66B
- 52-Week High
- C$78.60
- 52-Week Low
- C$41.68
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas E&P
C$1,000 Invested in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
How much would C$1,000 invested in CNQ be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in CNQ 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) in 2025 would be worth C$1,822 as of November 2026, representing a +82.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNQ 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) in 2023 would be worth C$2,048 as of November 2026, representing a +104.8% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNQ 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) in 2021 would be worth C$3,906 as of November 2026, representing a +290.6% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNQ 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) in 2016 would be worth C$6,056 as of November 2026, representing a +505.6% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNQ at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) at IPO would be worth C$220,453 as of November 2026, representing a +21945.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has averaged a monthly return of +1.87% with a median return of +1.30%. The stock had 216 positive months (57%) and 163 negative months (43%). The best month in CNQ's history was November 2020 with a +39.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -42.0%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and June the weakest (-0.6%).
CNQ's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2005 with a cumulative return of +92.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -26.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has delivered an average annual return of +22.38% with a median return of +17.65%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.84%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (71%) and losses in 9 years (29%).
CNQ's best year was 2005 with a +126.07% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -32.42%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CNQ achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +73.57% | C$45.18 | C$78.42 |
| 2025 | +10.42% | C$40.91 | C$45.18 |
| 2024 | +7.11% | C$38.20 | C$40.91 |
| 2023 | +21.06% | C$31.55 | C$38.20 |
| 2022 | +52.92% | C$20.63 | C$31.55 |
| 2021 | +82.58% | C$11.30 | C$20.63 |
| 2020 | -20.61% | C$14.23 | C$11.30 |
| 2019 | +32.90% | C$10.71 | C$14.23 |
| 2018 | -24.12% | C$14.12 | C$10.71 |
| 2017 | +7.81% | C$13.09 | C$14.12 |
| 2016 | +45.07% | C$9.03 | C$13.09 |
| 2015 | -13.41% | C$10.42 | C$9.03 |
| 2014 | +2.15% | C$10.20 | C$10.42 |
| 2013 | +27.74% | C$7.99 | C$10.20 |
| 2012 | -23.88% | C$10.50 | C$7.99 |
| 2011 | -13.17% | C$12.09 | C$10.50 |
| 2010 | +17.65% | C$10.27 | C$12.09 |
| 2009 | +57.01% | C$6.54 | C$10.27 |
| 2008 | -32.42% | C$9.68 | C$6.54 |
| 2007 | +17.37% | C$8.25 | C$9.68 |
| 2006 | +8.42% | C$7.61 | C$8.25 |
| 2005 | +126.07% | C$3.37 | C$7.61 |
| 2004 | +58.31% | C$2.13 | C$3.37 |
| 2003 | +41.19% | C$1.51 | C$2.13 |
| 2002 | +23.45% | C$1.22 | C$1.51 |
| 2001 | -7.07% | C$1.31 | C$1.22 |
| 2000 | +17.73% | C$1.11 | C$1.31 |
| 1999 | +53.26% | C$0.73 | C$1.11 |
| 1998 | -24.84% | C$0.97 | C$0.73 |
| 1997 | -18.62% | C$1.19 | C$0.97 |
| 1996 | +88.00% | C$0.63 | C$1.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CNQ
What sector is CNQ in? ▼
CNQ operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
How has CNQ performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, CNQ has posted gains in 22 years (71% of the time). The best year was 2005 with a +126.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CNQ? ▼
You can invest in CNQ through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CNQ.
Last updated: 11/1/2026