Canadian Natural (NYSE: CNQ) confirms C$0.625 quarterly dividend and new record date
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Canadian Natural Resources Limited filed a Form 6-K to amend the record date for its recently declared quarterly dividend. The dividend on common shares remains at C$0.625 per share, payable on July 7, 2026, but the shareholder record date is changed to the close of business on June 23, 2026, instead of June 19, 2026. The company notes this continues its pattern of dividend growth, with 26 consecutive years of increases at a 20% compound annual growth rate over that period, reflecting Board confidence in its business model and long-life, low-decline reserves.
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Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: C$0.625 per share
Dividend record date: June 23, 2026
Dividend payment date: July 7, 2026
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5 metrics
Quarterly dividend
C$0.625 per share
Cash dividend on common shares declared by Board
Dividend record date
June 23, 2026
Close of business; amended from June 19, 2026
Dividend payment date
July 7, 2026
Payable date for quarterly cash dividend
Years of dividend increases
26 years
Consecutive annual dividend growth through 2026
Dividend CAGR
20%
Compound annual growth rate of dividend over 26 years
Key Terms
record date, compound annual growth rate, forward-looking statements, Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
4 terms
record date financial
"The dividend record date is being amended to the close of business on June 23, 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
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'"
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 12, 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): ____
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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): ____
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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 11, 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 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Stephanie A. Graham | |||||||||
Stephanie A. Graham | |||||||||||
Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Canada | |||||||||||
AMENDING AND REPLACING – CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND – MAY 7, 2026
CALGARY, ALBERTA – MAY 11, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The dividend record date is being amended to the close of business on June 23, 2026 (instead of the close of business on June 19, 2026). This amendment concurrently pertains to the dividend record date noted in the press release entitled "Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2026 First Quarter Results" dated May 7, 2026.
The press release, as amended, reads:
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
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 23, 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?
Canadian Natural Resources declared a quarterly cash dividend of C$0.625 per common share. The company highlights this as part of its long history of increasing dividends, with 26 consecutive years of growth at a 20% compound annual growth rate over that period.
When is the new dividend record date for Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)?
The dividend record date was amended to the close of business on June 23, 2026. Shareholders recorded on that date will be eligible to receive the C$0.625 per share cash dividend declared by the Board of Directors on the company’s common shares.
When will Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pay its next quarterly dividend?
The quarterly cash dividend of C$0.625 per common share will be payable on July 7, 2026. Shareholders must be on the company’s register at the close of business on June 23, 2026 to receive this dividend payment.
What change is Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) making to its dividend announcement?
The company is amending the dividend record date from June 19, 2026 to June 23, 2026. This change applies both to its dividend press release and to the dividend date referenced in the May 7, 2026 first quarter results release.
How long has Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) been increasing its dividend?
The company states that 2026 marks the 26th consecutive year of dividend increases. Over that period, the dividend has grown at a 20% compound annual growth rate, which the Board links to confidence in its business model and asset base.
Where does Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) operate its oil and gas business?
Canadian Natural describes itself as a senior crude oil and natural gas producer with continuing operations in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. These core areas support its long-life, low-decline reserves and diversified asset base.
Does Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) include forward-looking statements in this update?
Yes. The company notes that some information may be forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. It cautions such statements involve risks and uncertainties and refers readers to detailed forward-looking information and non-GAAP measure notes on its website.