CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
NYSE: CNQ · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P
$47.70
+1.04% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$99.52B
P/E ratio
12.65
P/S ratio
2.57x
EPS (TTM)
$3.77
Dividend yield
4.98%
52W range
$27 – $51
Volume
12.2M
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
6 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-14.8%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
—
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-100.0%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+1.1%
Last 2 reports
Positive reaction rate
50%
1 of 2 quarters
Largest single-day move
+2.8%
2026-02-26
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | $0.82 | +23.7% | $42.57 | $43.77 | +2.8% |
| 2025-11-06 | $0.86 | +8.9% | $31.88 | $31.66 | -0.7% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $0.67 | $0.00 | -100.0% | — | — |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.66 | $0.82 | +23.7% | $9.60B | -13.2% |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.79 | $0.86 | +8.9% | $9.52B | -8.5% |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.66 | $0.71 | +8.3% | $9.68B | -8.9% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.08 | $1.16 | +7.4% | $12.71B | +34.9% |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.95 | $0.93 | -1.8% | $11.06B | +3.6% |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.89 | $0.97 | +9.0% | $10.40B | -11.6% |
| 2024-06-30 | $0.81 | $0.88 | +8.6% | $10.62B | +34.6% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.46 | $1.37 | -6.2% | $9.42B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.16 | $2.34 | +8.3% | $10.68B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $2.36 | $2.59 | +9.7% | $11.76B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.06 | $1.14 | +7.5% | $7.89B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $2.90 | $36.8B | +-5.2% | 2 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $3.55 | $37.7B | +2.6% | 2 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $3.95 | $39.5B | +4.7% | 2 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $4.30 | $41.2B | +4.3% | 2 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $4.58 | $42.8B | +3.9% | 2 | low |
Frequently asked questions
Has Canadian Natural Resources Ltd beaten earnings estimates?
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -14.8% over the last 4 quarters.
How does CNQ stock react to earnings?
CNQ stock has moved an average of +1.1% in the trading day following earnings over its last 2 reports, with positive reactions in 50% of those quarters.
What is the expected EPS for CNQ in 2026?
Analysts expect Canadian Natural Resources Ltd to report EPS of $2.90 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $36.8B, based on estimates from 2 analysts.