Does Canadian Natural Resources Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Canadian Natural Resources dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 29, 2026, Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays a dividend of $0.45 per share every quarter, $1.76 a year, a 3.25% yield at its share price of $54.81.
- Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) paid its last 3 regular dividends in April, July and October.
- The most recent dividend from Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), $0.45 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 11, 2026 and was paid on Oct 2, 2026.
- Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has paid a dividend since at least 2001; SmarterDividends' records hold 102 of its dividend payments.
- At $1.76 a year per share, 100 shares of CNQ pay $176.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 43% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Canadian Natural Resources Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 29, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-canadian-natural-resources-pay-dividends
How much does Canadian Natural Resources pay?
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.45 per share. That is $1.76 per share a year, a 3.25% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $176.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $325.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.45 | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.44 | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.46 | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.43 | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.41 | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $0.39 | — |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.39 | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.38 | — |
When does Canadian Natural Resources pay dividends?
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) paid its last 3 regular dividends in April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The CNQ ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Canadian Natural Resources's dividend history
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has paid a dividend since at least 2001, and SmarterDividends' records hold 102 payments.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2015, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full CNQ dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Canadian Natural Resources pay dividends?
As of Oct 29, 2026, Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays a dividend of $0.45 per share every quarter, $1.76 a year, a 3.25% yield at its share price of $54.81.
How much is Canadian Natural Resources's dividend?
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays $0.45 per share each payment, $1.76 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.35 per share in total.
How often does Canadian Natural Resources pay dividends?
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays every quarter, most recently in April, July and October.
When is Canadian Natural Resources's next dividend?
Canadian Natural Resources has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 11, 2026.
What is Canadian Natural Resources's dividend yield?
3.25% as of Oct 29, 2026: $1.76 a year in dividends divided by the $54.81 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of CNQ pay?
About $176.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $45.20, at Canadian Natural Resources's current dividend rate.
Has Canadian Natural Resources ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Canadian Natural Resources's annual dividend, most recently in 2015. It has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years since.
How long has Canadian Natural Resources paid dividends?
Since at least 2001, the start of Canadian Natural Resources's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 102 payments.
When do I need to buy CNQ to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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