Key Takeaways Canadian Natural Resources has extended its 25-year dividend growth streak with rising payouts.The company returned over C$6 billion in the first nine months of 2025 via dividends and buybacks.plans to return all free cash flow once net debt hits C$12 billion, reinforcing its strategy.Canadian Natural Resources Limited ((CNQ) continues to show how disciplined capital allocation can drive steady shareholder value. The company has increased its dividend for 25 straight years — one of the longest ...