CNQ Dividend History & Yield
Canadian Natural Resources Limited · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 18, 2027 (in 328 days) | Oct 2, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CNQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.808 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CNQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 664 | $36,544 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,319 | $182,721 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,638 | $365,442 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.28%. $10,000 in CNQ would currently pay about $328 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CNQ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | $0.452 | +2.3% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.442 | -2.9% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.455 | +5.3% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.432 | +5.4% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.41 | +5.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.39 | +0.8% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.387 | +1.3% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | — | $0.382 | -2.1% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.39 | +6.0% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | — | $0.368 | +10.8% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.332 | -1.8% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.338 | +3.4% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.327 | +4.1% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.314 | +10.2% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | — | $0.285 | -50.6% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | — | $0.5775 | +102.6% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | — | $0.285 | -1.7% |
| Mar 17, 2022 | — | $0.2899 | +27.6% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | — | $0.2272 | +24.7% |
| Sep 16, 2021 | — | $0.1822 | -2.9% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | — | $0.1876 | +1.1% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | — | $0.1856 | +14.2% |
| Dec 8, 2020 | — | $0.1626 | +2.8% |
| Sep 17, 2020 | — | $0.1582 | +1.9% |
CNQ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Raised 16.7% | $0.39 | $0.455 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CNQ scores 5/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited
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.
Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas E&P. First dividend on our records: Mar 15, 2001. 102 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CNQ dividend FAQ
When is CNQ's next ex-dividend date?
CNQ's next ex-dividend date is Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.452 per share, expected on Dec 27, 2026.
How often does CNQ pay dividends?
CNQ pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.452 per share with an ex-date of Sep 11, 2026.
What is CNQ's dividend yield?
CNQ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.45%, based on $1.349 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $55.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.808 per share, is 3.28%.
How much does CNQ pay per share?
CNQ pays about $0.452 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.808 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.80 a year.
Has CNQ grown or cut its dividend?
CNQ has raised its annual dividend for 10 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.4% a year (+9.5% over the last year). CNQ did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CNQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.28%, you would need about 664 shares of CNQ (roughly $36,544 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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