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CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNQ - CA1363851017 - Common Stock

34.66 USD
+0.2 (+0.58%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:11:32 PM
34.72 USD
+0.06 (+0.17%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:11:32 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, CNQ scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, CNQ is only an average performer.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by CNQ, which is a very good signal! However, this is in line with the S&P500, which is also trading near new highs.
In the last month CNQ has a been trading in the 30.91 - 35.12 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
CNQ has an average volume of 6703780 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CNQ is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 74% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
CNQ is part of the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are 209 other stocks in this industry, CNQ did better than 65% of them.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ Weekly stock chart
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although CNQ has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

29.02

35.02

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 32.27 to 33.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 29.83 to 31.04. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @29.31 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 34.67 to 34.67. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for CNQ is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for CNQ is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength74.95POSITIVECNQ has a high relative strength, it outperformed 74.95% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNQ is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNQ is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNQ is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)66.49NEUTRALThe RSI value for CNQ is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.07POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests CNQ has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)76.8NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for CNQ is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.25MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for CNQ suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.28NEUTRALThe ADX value for CNQ suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ Daily stock chart

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES

NYSE:CNQ (12/5/2025, 8:11:32 PM)

After market: 34.72 +0.06 (+0.17%)

34.66

+0.2 (+0.58%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Performance
% Chg0.58%
1 Week2.64%
2 Weeks2.03%
1 Month10.07%
3 Month14.16%
6 Month9.75%
12 Month7.41%
2 Year5.8%
3 Year24.83%
5 Year188.23%
10 Year217.55%
15 Year56.06%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.79
ATR(20)%2.25%
ATR Inc-0.09%
Range Today0.6
ADR(20)0.74
ADR(20)%2.14%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS74.95
3 months CRS85.15
6 months CRS62.03
Mansfield-0.01
10 Day High35.12
10 Day Low32.42
20 Day High35.12
20 Day Low30.91
52 Week High35.12
52 Week Low24.65
CS1 End33.94
CR1 Start34.67
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.41%
DER(5)2.18%
Volume4.38M
Volume Incr-29.3%
Vol(5)5.24M
Vol(50)6.70M

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to CNQ.


What is the trend direction for CNQ stock?

The current trend direction for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for CNQ stock?

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) has an RSI value of 66.4867. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for CNQ stock?

The short term momentum for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for CNQ stock?

The buy/sell signal for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.