Canadian Natural Resources Limi (CNQ) Dividend
Canadian Natural Resources Limi (CNQ) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.78%, distributing $1.81 per share annually ($0.45 per quarter). The company operates in the Energy sector.
CNQ dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.81 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.45 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 2, 2026 |
| Sector | Energy |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $47.83 |
What CNQ pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.78% yield, $10,000 invested in CNQ generates about $378.00 per year, or roughly $94.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $47.83, derived from the $1.81 annual dividend and the 3.78% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 20.9 | $37.80 | $9.45 |
| $5,000 | 104.5 | $189.00 | $47.25 |
| $10,000 | 209.1 | $378.00 | $94.50 |
| $25,000 | 522.7 | $945.00 | $236.25 |
| $100,000 | 2,090.7 | $3,780.00 | $945.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
CNQ dividend payment schedule
CNQ pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is December 11, 2026, with payment on October 2, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Canadian Natural Resources Limi declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2026 | October 2, 2026 | $0.45 | Confirmed |
| March 11, 2027 | December 31, 2026 | $0.45 | Projected |
| June 11, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | $0.45 | Projected |
| September 11, 2027 | July 3, 2027 | $0.45 | Projected |
To collect a CNQ dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How CNQ's dividend compares
Across the 714 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 4.23%. CNQ's 3.78% is 0.45 percentage points below that median, ranking 374th of 714 by yield.
Within Energy, where we track 49 names, the median yield is 4.91% — putting CNQ below its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, CNQ distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
CNQ dividend FAQ
When is the next CNQ ex-dividend date?
The next CNQ ex-dividend date is December 11, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 2, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is CNQ's dividend yield?
CNQ currently yields 3.78%, based on $1.81 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does CNQ pay dividends?
CNQ pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.45 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of CNQ generate?
At the current 3.78% yield, $10,000 invested in CNQ would produce roughly $378.00 per year, or about $94.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is CNQ a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. CNQ is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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