CNQ Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield
CNQ has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 1.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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CNQ Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-07-07 | Quarterly | 0.442 | -2.9% | 1.08% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-04-07 | Quarterly | 0.455 | +9.4% | 0.91% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-06 | Quarterly | 0.4158 | -2.7% | 1.27% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.4273 | -1.1% | 1.32% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.432 | +5.4% | 1.27% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-04-04 | Quarterly | 0.41 | +5.1% | 1.35% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2025-01-03 | Quarterly | 0.39 | +0.8% | 1.24% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.387 | +1.3% | 1.19% |
| 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.382 | -51% | 1.14% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.78 | +6% | 1.06% |
| 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Quarterly | 0.736 | +10.8% | 1.18% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-05 | Quarterly | 0.664 | -1.8% | 1.03% |
| 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.676 | +3.4% | 1.23% |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.654 | +4.1% | 1.33% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-05 | Quarterly | 0.628 | +10.2% | 1.15% |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-05 | Quarterly | 0.57 | -51.7% | 1.05% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-31 | Other | 1.1793 | +102.6% | 2.18% |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-17 | 2022-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.582 | -1.7% | 1.02% |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-03-18 | 2022-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.592 | +27.6% | 0.99% |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-05 | Quarterly | 0.464 | +24.7% | 1.11% |
| 2021-09-16 | 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-05 | Quarterly | 0.372 | 0% | 1.07% |
CNQ Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, CNQ's dividend yield is 4.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.74 USD by the current share price of 44.79.
As of July 2026, CNQ paid a dividend of 1.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-23 and the payout was 0.442 USD.
CNQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNQ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNQ for the next payments are between 0.459 (+3.8%) and 0.485 (+9.7%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.22%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.442 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Canadian Natural (CNQ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Canadian Natural (CNQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
CNQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.64% per year. Strong growth: CNQ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CNQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.7%. If you bought CNQ's shares at 12.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.7% of your original purchase price.
CNQ Payout Consistency is 96.3%. 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.
CNQ's 4.57% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNQ is 51.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
CNQ's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.78%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
CNQ Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-20 02:06 UTC