Canadian Natural Resources shares rise more than 50% in 2026 as Q2 output hits 1.7 million BOE/d
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News highlights elevated oil prices driven by Middle East supply disruptions, with WTI near US$102 and Brent near US$107, reinforcing a supportive macro backdrop for upstream cash flows. Canadian Natural Resources' record production and earnings underscore the leverage of producers to high crude prices and improved export capacity. Near term, crude-linked assets may remain sensitive to geopolitics and any shift in U.S.-Iran tensions.
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Canadian Natural Resources’ stock has gained more than 50% in 2026, supported by a rebound in oil prices after supply disruptions in the Middle East. The company posted record Q2 production of 1.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 18% from a year earlier, and record adjusted net earnings of $4.6 billion. Its 2026 capital program remains set at $6 billion, while net debt fell to about $14.5 billion, approaching a $13 billion target. The company says it plans to begin returning 100% of free cash flow to shareholders once that target is reached.
