
March 5 (Reuters) - Canadian Natural Resources CNQ.TO surpassed analysts' expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from higher oil production.
The Calgary, Alberta-based oil and gas producer posted an adjusted profit of 82 Canadian cents ($0.6010) per share for the three months ended December 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of 69 Canadian cents, according to data compiled by LSEG.
($1 = 1.3645 Canadian dollars)