Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.83%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is 3.83%.
CNQ Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.83%
Yield on Cost for CNQ
CNQ now pays $1.74 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-10) | $14.36 | 12.12% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-14) | $18.75 | 9.28% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-14) | $27.73 | 6.27% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-09) | $31.62 | 5.50% |
| Buying today(at $45.44) | $45.44 | 3.83% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.83% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 22.3% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.83%
In 3 years
8.30%
In 5 years
13.89%
In 10 years
50.34%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ).
Starting Yield
3.83%
Ending YOC
78.43%
Year 15 Dividend
$35.64
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$185.92
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.74 | — | 3.83% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.13 | +22.30% | 4.68% | $2.13 |
| Year 2 | $2.60 | +22.30% | 5.73% | $4.73 |
| Year 3 | $3.18 | +22.30% | 7.00% | $7.91 |
| Year 4 | $3.89 | +22.30% | 8.57% | $11.81 |
| Year 5 | $4.76 | +22.30% | 10.48% | $16.57 |
| Year 6 | $5.82 | +22.30% | 12.81% | $22.39 |
| Year 7 | $7.12 | +22.30% | 15.67% | $29.51 |
| Year 8 | $8.71 | +22.30% | 19.17% | $38.22 |
| Year 9 | $10.65 | +22.30% | 23.44% | $48.87 |
| Year 10 | $13.03 | +22.30% | 28.67% | $61.90 |
| Year 11 | $15.93 | +22.30% | 35.06% | $77.83 |
| Year 12 | $19.48 | +22.30% | 42.88% | $97.31 |
| Year 13 | $23.83 | +22.30% | 52.44% | $121.14 |
| Year 14 | $29.14 | +22.30% | 64.13% | $150.28 |
| Year 15 | $35.64 | +22.30% | 78.43% | $185.92 |
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for CNQ stock is 3.83%.
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is an integrated energy enterprise engaged across the full spectrum of upstream and downstream activities related to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs), encompassing acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sales. Its diverse portfolio of hydrocarbon products encompasses synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude, bitumen (also known as thermal oil), along with both primary heavy crude oil and specialized Pelican Lake heavy crude. Beyond exploration and production, the company holds midstream and refining assets, notably comprising two crude oil pipeline networks and a half-interest (50% working interest) in an 84-megawatt cogeneration facility situated at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, CNQ reported substantial reserves. Its proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves amounted to 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl), escalating to 13,271 MMbbl when probable reserves are included. Proved synthetic crude oil (SCO) reserves stood at 6,998 MMbbl, with total proved plus probable SCO reserves reaching 7,535 MMbbl. Furthermore, the company's proved natural gas reserves were recorded at 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf), expanding to 20,249 Bcf on a proved plus probable basis. Geographically, its operations are concentrated in key regions, including Western Canada, the United Kingdom's North Sea sector, and offshore West Africa. The entity, incorporated in 1973, was originally known as AEX Minerals Corporation before adopting the name Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- Norman Murray Edwards