Canadian Natural (NYSE: CNQ) sets C$0.625 per-share dividend
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Canadian Natural Resources Limited announced a quarterly cash dividend of C$0.625 per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 7, 2026 to shareholders on record as of June 19, 2026.
The company notes this follows a Board-approved dividend increase in March 2026 and marks the 26th consecutive year of dividend growth, with a stated 20% compound annual growth rate over that period, highlighting a long-running focus on returning cash to shareholders.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend per share: C$0.625 per common share
Dividend payment date: July 7, 2026
Dividend record date: June 19, 2026
+2 more
5 metrics
Quarterly dividend per share
C$0.625 per common share
Declared by Board of Directors
Dividend payment date
July 7, 2026
Payable date for declared quarterly dividend
Dividend record date
June 19, 2026
Shareholders of record eligible for dividend
Years of dividend increases
26 years
Consecutive annual dividend growth through 2026
Dividend CAGR
20% CAGR
Compound annual growth rate over 26-year period
Key Terms
compound annual growth rate, forward-looking statements, Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
3 terms
compound annual growth rate financial
"with 2026 being the 26th consecutive year with a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 20% over that time"
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows how much an investment or value has grown, on average, each year over a specific period. It considers the effect of growth that compounds or builds upon itself, similar to how interest accumulates in a savings account. Investors use CAGR to compare different investments’ long-term performance and to understand how steady or consistent their growth has been over time.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures financial
"Refer to our website for detailed forward-looking statements and notes regarding Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures at www.cnrl.com"
Non-GAAP and other financial measures are company-reported numbers that adjust standard accounting results to highlight particular aspects of performance, such as cash flow or recurring earnings, by excluding items management considers one-time or non-core. Investors use them like a cook's adjusted recipe to see a specific flavor — they can help reveal trends or operating strength that conventional accounting hides, but they require careful comparison because different companies may adjust the numbers in different ways.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated: May 7, 2026
Commission File Number: 333-12138
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
2100, 855 - 2ND Street S. W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ____ Form 40-F X
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule
101(b)(1): ____
101(b)(1): ____
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule
101(b)(7): ____
101(b)(7): ____
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
| Exhibit Number | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release Dated May 7, 2026 | ||||
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Quarterly Dividend | |||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Registrant) | |||||||||||
Date: May 7, 2026 | By: | /s/ Stephanie A. Graham | |||||||||
Stephanie A. Graham | |||||||||||
Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Canada | |||||||||||
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
CALGARY, ALBERTA – MAY 7, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Canadian Natural Resources Limited announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common shares of C$0.625 (sixty-two and one half cents). The dividend will be payable on July 7, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 19, 2026.
As previously announced, in March 2026 the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend, continuing the Company's leading track record of dividend increases, with 2026 being the 26th consecutive year with a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 20% over that time. This demonstrates the confidence that the Board of Directors has in the sustainability of our business model, our strong balance sheet and the strength of our diverse, long life low decline reserves and asset base.
Canadian Natural is a senior crude oil and natural gas production company, with continuing operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea and Offshore Africa.
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED T (403) 517-6700 F (403) 517-7350 E ir@cnrl.com 2100, 855 - 2 Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4J8 www.cnrl.com | ||
SCOTT G. STAUTH President VICTOR C. DAREL Chief Financial Officer LANCE J. CASSON Manager, Investor Relations Trading Symbol - CNQ Toronto Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange | ||
Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Refer to our website for detailed forward-looking statements and notes regarding Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures at www.cnrl.com.
FAQ
What quarterly dividend did Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) declare in May 2026?
Canadian Natural Resources declared a quarterly cash dividend of C$0.625 per common share. This dividend reflects the Board’s previously announced increase and continues the company’s long history of growing shareholder payouts over time.
When will CNQ’s C$0.625 quarterly dividend be paid and what is the record date?
The C$0.625 quarterly dividend will be payable on July 7, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 19, 2026. Investors must be on the share register by that record date to receive payment.
How long has Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) increased its dividend?
Canadian Natural Resources reports 26 consecutive years of dividend increases. Over this period, the dividend has grown at a 20% compound annual growth rate, illustrating a sustained commitment to raising shareholder cash returns over time.
What does CNQ say supports the sustainability of its dividend policy?
CNQ cites confidence in the sustainability of its business model, a strong balance sheet, and a diverse, long life low decline reserves and asset base as key factors that underpin its ability to maintain and grow dividend payments.
In which regions does Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) primarily operate?
Canadian Natural Resources describes itself as a senior crude oil and natural gas producer. Its continuing operations are mainly in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea, and Offshore Africa, providing a geographically diversified asset base.