Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Dividend Calculator
Canadian Natural Resources Limited · how much CNQ pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pay $176.00 a year in dividends, about $44.00 each quarter, at the current quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $50.21 share price that is a 3.51% yield, so $10,000 buys about 199.2 shares and pays about $351 a year.
Per share, a year
$1.76
100 shares, a year
$176.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$350.56
Shares for $1,000 a month
6,819
CNQ Canadian Natural Resources Limited
$50.21 · $1.76/yr dividend · 3.54% yield · quarterly
Annual income
$176.00
Monthly (average)
$14.67
Per payment (quarterly)
$44.00
Dividend yield
3.51%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$5,021
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on CNQ's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 22.14% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $1,065 · 10-year total: $5,079. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many CNQ shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Canadian Natural Resources dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 682 | $34,240 |
| $250 a month | 1,705 | $85,600 |
| $500 a month | 3,410 | $171,199 |
| $1,000 a month | 6,819 | $342,348 |
| $2,000 a month | 13,637 | $684,646 |
| $5,000 a month | 34,091 | $1,711,539 |
What 100 shares of CNQ paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $34.86 in 2016 and $84.20 in 2025, up 142%, without buying another share. If the dividend kept growing 15.0% a year, its five-year pace, the same 100 shares would pay about $619 in year 10. That is a projection, not a promise.
How the CNQ dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $1.76
Each payment = shares × $0.44
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $1.76
The rate is Canadian Natural Resources's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the CNQ dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pay $176.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $44.00 each quarter, at $1.76 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $50.21, CNQ yields 3.51%: $10,000 buys about 199.2 shares, which pay about $350.56 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from CNQ dividends alone takes about 6,819 shares, roughly $342,348 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of CNQ paid $34.86 in dividends in 2016 and $84.20 in 2025, up 142%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CNQ/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of CNQ pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pay $176.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $44.00 each quarter, at $1.76 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of CNQ pay?
About $1,760 a year before tax, or $440.00 each quarter, at Canadian Natural Resources's current rate of $1.76 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $50,205 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of CNQ do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 6,819 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $1.76 a share, that's 6,819 shares, or about $342,348 at today's $50.21 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in CNQ to make $100 a month?
About $34,231. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 3.51% yield that takes $34,231, or about 682 shares.
How often does Canadian Natural Resources pay dividends?
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays every quarter, usually in April, July and October, so you get 4 payments a year of about $0.44 per share each.
How is the CNQ dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Canadian Natural Resources pays about $1.76 per share a year, so each share earns $1.76 a year and $0.44 each quarter. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are CNQ dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to CNQ