Canadian Natural Resources Limi (CNQ) Dividend
Canadian Natural Resources Limi (CNQ) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.72%, distributing $0.88 per share annually ($0.44 per half-year). The company operates in the Energy sector.
CNQ dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.88 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.44 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payments per Year | 2 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | December 23, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | January 13, 2027 |
| Sector | Energy |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $51.40 |
What CNQ pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.72% yield, $10,000 invested in CNQ generates about $172.00 per year, or roughly $86.00 every half-year. Share counts below use an implied price of $51.40, derived from the $0.88 annual dividend and the 1.72% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Half-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 19.5 | $17.20 | $8.60 |
| $5,000 | 97.3 | $86.00 | $43.00 |
| $10,000 | 194.6 | $172.00 | $86.00 |
| $25,000 | 486.4 | $430.00 | $215.00 |
| $100,000 | 1,945.7 | $1,720.00 | $860.00 |
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 half-year — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
CNQ dividend payment schedule
CNQ pays on a semi-annual schedule — 2 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is December 23, 2026, with payment on January 13, 2027. 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 23, 2026 | January 13, 2027 | $0.44 | Confirmed |
| June 23, 2027 | July 14, 2027 | $0.44 | Projected |
| December 23, 2027 | January 13, 2028 | $0.44 | Projected |
| June 23, 2028 | July 14, 2028 | $0.44 | 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 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. CNQ's 1.72% is 2.04 percentage points below that median, ranking 518th of 713 by yield.
Within Energy, where we track 49 names, the median yield is 4.46% — putting CNQ below its sector.
What the numbers mean
CNQ pays twice a year rather than quarterly, so income arrives in two larger instalments.
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 23, 2026, with the payment scheduled for January 13, 2027. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is CNQ's dividend yield?
CNQ currently yields 1.72%, based on $0.88 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does CNQ pay dividends?
CNQ pays semi-annual, which works out to 2 payments per year of about $0.44 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of CNQ generate?
At the current 1.72% yield, $10,000 invested in CNQ would produce roughly $172.00 per year, or about $86.00 per half-year, 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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