CNQBULLISH

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-3.2%

Higher than 34% of Energy sector peers

Updated 142h ago

Sector Performance

34th percentile

CNQ

-3.2%

Sector Median

2.5%

Sector Avg

9.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) compares a company’s revenue in the latest quarter to the same quarter one year ago; the current -3.2% means Canadian Natural’s revenue declined slightly relative to last year.

This places it below the sector median of 2.7% and at the 34th percentile among energy peers, indicating weaker growth than most. The YoY change is not available because only two historical values are provided, but the quarter-over-quarter change of +78.2% shows a sharp sequential rebound from the prior quarter’s decline. While the level of -3.2% suggests a contraction, the large quarterly jump hints at a potential turning point, presenting an opportunity if the momentum continues. This metric both contradicts and supports the overall BULLISH verdict: the negative YoY growth and below-median rank are bearish, but the strong QoQ improvement aligns with the positive outlook and recovery narrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about CNQ?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

How does CNQ's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

CNQ's Revenue Growth (YoY) of -3.2% compares to a Energy sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 34th percentile.

Who are CNQ's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Energy peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: BKR (2.5%), SLB (2.7%), IMO (1.6%), PR (0.8%), SHEL (0.5%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.