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CNQ Dividend History & Analysis | 5.3% Yield

CNQ has a dividend yield of 5.3% and paid 1.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.27%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.66
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 25.77%
Overall Dividend Rating 87.32%
Yield on Cost 5y 27.84%
Payout Ratio 44.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 86.20%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -4.4% (S&P 500: 19.4%)
Total Return 5y: 429% (S&P 500: 122.8%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PR 10,348 M 4.77% 115%
PBR-A 72,402 M 12.9% 71.7%
NOG 2,103 M 8.02% 56.0%
BSM 2,680 M 13.1% 45.4%
KRP 1,386 M 12.5% 46.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
WTI 334 M 300% 49.6%
PR 10,348 M 277% 87.5%
PBR-A 72,402 M 282% 68.3%
SM 2,390 M 147% 90.7%
EQT 33,425 M 114% 84.6%

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NOG
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GPRK
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EPM
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 10.64% Yield
KRP
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BSM
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 13.14% Yield
MTDR
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 3.97% Yield

CNQ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.4273 -1.1% N/A
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.432 5.4% 1.33%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% 1.21%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-03 Quarterly 0.39 0.8% 1.28%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-04 Quarterly 0.387 1.3% 1.23%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.382 -2.1% 1.18%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.39 6% 1.16%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.368 10.8% 0.5%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.332 -1.8% 0.53%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.338 3.4% 0.52%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.327 4.1% 0.59%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.314 10.2% 0.64%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.285 -50.6% 0.52%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-08-31 Other 0.5775 102.6% 1.06%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.285 -1.7% 0.53%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.2899 27.6% 0.51%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-05 Quarterly 0.2272 24.7% 0.38%
2021-09-16 2021-09-17 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.1822 -2.9% 0.43%
2021-06-17 2021-06-18 2021-07-05 Quarterly 0.1876 1.1% 0.54%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.1856 14.2% 0.51%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.1626 2.8% 0.53%
2020-09-17 2020-09-18 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.1582 1.9% 0.65%
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.1552 8.2% N/A
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.1435 3.5% N/A
2019-12-10 2019-12-11 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.1386 -0.4% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.1391 1.1% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.1376 -0.4% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.1381 -58.8% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.335 165.1% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.1264 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.1264 -0.4% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.1268 21% N/A
2017-12-11 2017-12-12 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.1048 -5.3% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.1107 8.7% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.1019 2% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.0999 8.5% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.0921 7.4% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.0857 -2.2% N/A
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.0877 5.4% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.0832 1.8% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.0817 -2.9% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.0841 -6.5% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.0899 3.3% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.087 -8.6% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2015-01-01 Quarterly 0.0952 -3.9% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.0991 -0.5% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.0996 2% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.0977 6.9% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-01 Quarterly 0.0914 56.2% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.0585 0% N/A

CNQ Dividend FAQ

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) is an integrated upstream and midstream oil and gas company that acquires, explores, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural-gas liquids (NGLs) across three geographic segments: Western Canada, the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea, and offshore Africa.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNQ?

As of October 2025, CNQ`s dividend yield is 5.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.66 USD by the current share price of 31.50.

Does CNQ pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, CNQ paid a dividend of 1.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-19 and the payout was 0.4273 USD.

How often does CNQ pay dividends?

CNQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNQ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-19.

Will CNQ pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4273 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Canadian Natural (CNQ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNQ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Canadian Natural (CNQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNQ?

CNQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.8% per year.
Strong growth: CNQ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNQ?

CNQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 27.8%. If you bought CNQ's shares at 5.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 27.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNQ?

CNQ Payout Consistency is 94.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Canadian Natural has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CNQ have a good Dividend Yield?

CNQ`s 5.27% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNQ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNQ is 44.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNQ?

CNQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 87.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNQ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNQ`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Canadian Natural`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.85% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Canadian Natural ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2024-06-11 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 902,857,100
1994 994,782,600 +10.18%
1995 1,120,000,000 +12.59%
1996 1,322,666,700 +18.1%
1997 1,574,320,000 +19.03%
1998 1,592,912,000 +1.18%
1999 1,780,048,000 +11.75%
2000 1,838,480,000 +3.28%
2001 2,016,200,000 +9.67%
2002 2,256,000,000 +11.89%
2003 2,171,200,000 -3.76%
2004 2,163,600,000 -0.35%
2005 2,146,000,000 -0.81%
2006 2,150,400,000 +0.21%
2007 2,158,600,000 +0.38%
2008 2,163,600,000 +0.23%
2009 2,169,200,000 +0.26%
2010 2,178,000,000 +0.41%
2011 2,198,924,000 +0.96%
2012 2,191,058,000 -0.36%
2013 2,186,454,000 -0.21%
2014 2,188,962,000 +0.11%
2015 2,189,654,000 +0.03%
2016 2,236,736,000 +2.15%
2017 2,456,824,000 +9.84%
2018 2,409,996,000 -1.91%
2019 2,373,232,000 -1.53%
2020 2,365,784,000 -0.31%
2021 2,371,666,000 +0.25%
2022 2,239,142,000 -5.59%
2023 2,179,652,000 -2.66%
2024 2,120,383,000 -2.72%
2025 2,099,665,000 -0.98%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-24 02:30