Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (CNQ) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 5.02%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.21
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 38.43%
Overall Dividend Rating 83.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 24.94%
Payout Ratio 53.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 77.0%
Total Return 12m: -17.75%
#83 in Group
Total Return 5y: 374.57%
#53 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CNQ 64,892m 5.02% 24.9%
POU 1,832m 100% 999%
PEY 2,500m 13.1% 319%
SGY 420m 8.20% 240%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CNQ 64,892m 38.4% 53.3%
PBR-A 89,580m 352% 98.0%
PR 11,048m 142% 42.5%
SM 3,493m 106% 11.2%

CNQ Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.59 5.4% 1.36%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-03 Quarterly 0.56 5.7% 1.26%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-04 Quarterly 0.53 1.2%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.53 1% 1.15%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.525 5% 0.53%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% 0.59%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.45 0.51%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.45 0.61%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.45 5.9% 0.66%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.425 13.3% 0.57%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.375 -50% 0.52%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-08-31 Other 0.75 104.2% 1.07%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.3673 0.49%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.3673 27.1% 0.48%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-05 Quarterly 0.2889 25.5% 0.53%
2021-09-16 2021-09-17 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.2302 0.51%
2021-06-17 2021-06-18 2021-07-05 Quarterly 0.2302 0.5%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.2302 9.3% 0.59%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.2106 0.67%
2020-09-17 2020-09-18 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.2106 123770.6% 0.87%
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.0002
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.0002 13.3%
2019-12-10 2019-12-11 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.0002
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.0002 -99.3%
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.022
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.022 11.9%
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.0197
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.0197
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.0197
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.0197 21.8%
2017-12-11 2017-12-12 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.0162
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.0162
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.0162
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.0162 10%
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.0147 8.7%
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.0135
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.0135
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.0135
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.0135
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.0135

CNQ Dividend FAQ

Does CNQ pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CNQ paid a dividend of 2.21 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNQ?

As of April 2025, CNQ`s dividend yield is 5.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.21M CAD by the current share price of 42.05.

How often does CNQ pay dividends?

CNQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CNQ has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNQ?

The next ex-dividend date for Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNQ?

CNQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 38.4M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNQ?

CNQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 24.9M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Canadian Natural Resources five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.21M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (8.86):

What is the Payout Consistency of CNQ?

CNQ Payout Consistency is 77.0%.
Moderately consistent: Canadian Natural Resources has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CNQ have a good Dividend Yield?

CNQ`s 5.02% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNQ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNQ is 53.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNQ?

CNQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 83.44%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CNQ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNQ`s Outstanding Shares?

Canadian Natural Resources`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 12.43% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 50.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Canadian Natural Resources ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2024-06-11 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 1,961,739,100
1994 2,125,518,700 +8.35%
1995 2,351,594,600 +10.64%
1996 3,126,976,000 +32.97%
1997 3,169,728,000 +1.37%
1998 3,193,888,000 +0.76%
1999 3,597,536,000 +12.64%
2000 3,907,200,000 +8.61%
2001 3,920,640,000 +0.34%
2002 4,289,152,000 +9.4%
2003 4,290,720,000 +0.04%
2004 2,145,032,000 -50.01%
2005 2,132,169,400 -0.6%
2006 2,146,368,400 +0.67%
2007 2,160,872,000 +0.68%
2008 2,163,668,000 +0.13%
2009 2,169,218,000 +0.26%
2010 2,187,370,000 +0.84%
2011 2,190,144,000 +0.13%
2012 2,187,850,000 -0.1%
2013 2,172,542,000 -0.7%
2014 2,182,854,000 +0.47%
2015 2,189,056,000 +0.28%
2016 2,214,362,000 +1.16%
2017 2,439,730,000 +10.18%
2018 2,409,996,000 -1.22%
2019 1,183,138,000 -50.91%
2020 1,187,212,000 +0.34%
2021 1,180,350,000 -0.58%
2022 1,119,571,000 -5.15%
2023 2,159,648,000 +92.9%
2024 2,133,063,000 -1.23%