Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Canadian Natural Resources shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Canadian Natural Resources stock is Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors), with 219.8 million shares (10.66% of the company), worth about $11.01 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 52.7%.
In Q2 2026, 797 institutional holdings reports listed 1.51 billion shares worth $60.20 billion, down 3.8% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 121 transactions in the last two years: no sales and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 15, 2026 (Brown (Shelley Ann Marie), Director of Issuer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 15, 2026.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Canadian Natural Resources shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 219.8 million | 10.66% | $11.0B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 218.0 million | 10.57% | $10.9B |
| Royal Trust Corporation of Canada | 139.1 million | 6.75% | $7.0B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 116.1 million | 5.63% | $5.8B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 116.1 million | 5.63% | $5.8B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 64.2 million | 3.12% | $3.2B |
| BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) | 60.3 million | 2.92% | $3.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 58.8 million | 2.85% | $2.9B |
| Goldman Sachs Wealth Services LP | 50.8 million | 2.46% | $2.5B |
| Norman Edwards2.063 % | 42.5 million | 2.06% | $2.1B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Canadian Natural Resources institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 797 | 1.51 billion | $60.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 797 | 1.57 billion | $77.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 736 | 1.48 billion | $50.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 699 | 1.48 billion | $47.3B |
| Q2 2025 | 691 | 1.62 billion | $51.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 689 | 1.54 billion | $47.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 699 | 1.52 billion | $47.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 682 | 1.53 billion | $50.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Canadian Natural Resources insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown (Shelley Ann Marie) | Sep 15, 2026 | Director of Issuer | Acquisition in the public market at price 50.62 per share. | $35,888 |
| Cannon (Margaret Elizabeth) | Sep 11, 2026 | Director of Issuer | -- | – |
| Cannon (Margaret Elizabeth) | Sep 11, 2026 | Director of Issuer | -- | – |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Aug 31, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 48.80 per share. | $185.4M |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Aug 31, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 48.52 per share. | $198.9M |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Aug 31, 2026 | Issuer | -- | – |
| Edwards (Norman Murray) | Aug 20, 2026 | Director of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 49.83 per share. | $19.9M |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Jul 31, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 43.36 per share. | $149.6M |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Jul 31, 2026 | Issuer | Redemption, retraction, cancelation, repurchase at price 43.30 per share. | $149.4M |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Jul 31, 2026 | Issuer | -- | – |
| Brown (Shelley Ann Marie) | Jul 6, 2026 | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 39.66 per share. | $35,182 |
| Giffin (Gordon D.) | Jul 6, 2026 | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 39.66 per share. | $35,182 |
Newest 12 of 121 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Canadian Natural Resources stock?
Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors), with 10.66% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) (10.57%) and Royal Trust Corporation of Canada (6.75%).
How many institutions own Canadian Natural Resources stock?
797 institutional holdings reports listed Canadian Natural Resources shares in Q2 2026, 1.51 billion shares in all worth $60.20 billion.
Are Canadian Natural Resources insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and no purchases (121 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 15, 2026.
