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Canadian National Railway (CNI)
NYSE:CNI
CNI Stock Chart & Stats
$103.39
-$1.94(-1.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$103.39
-$1.94(-1.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$90.74 - $108.75
Previous Close$102.39
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)1.38M
Market Cap
$63.60B
Enterprise Value$110.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$363.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Apr 27, 2026EPS Estimate
1.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.54
Shares Outstanding614,433,960
10 Day Avg. Volume2,173,569
30 Day Avg. Volume1,380,323
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.25
Price to Book (P/B)3.92
Price to Sales (P/S)4.89
P/FCF Ratio24.94
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$111.78Price Target Upside8.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Agricultural And Commodity Operating LeverageImproved grain crop prospects and new terminal and processing capacity are expected to drive operating leverage in agricultural, petroleum and chemical shipments, enhancing margin potential.
Commercial Execution And Sales LeadershipRenewed commercial intensity under the new chief commercial officer has improved account management and incentive programs, which could boost revenue growth and investor confidence.
Network Performance And Intermodal ExpansionStrong rail network performance and recovered container traffic have enabled expansion into domestic intermodal business across courier, parcel, grocery and big-box segments, supporting volume diversification.
Bears Say
Cost, Mix And Policy HeadwindsNegative shipment mix, rising fuel costs, removal of the carbon surcharge, and tariff uncertainty could offset pricing gains and compress operating margins.
Guidance And Volume VisibilityDirectional guidance tied closely to volumes was softer than expectations, reducing near-term growth visibility and increasing earnings uncertainty.
Prolonged Freight RecessionA prolonged freight recession is suppressing demand across multiple commodities and consumer sectors, limiting volume growth and pricing power.
Canadian National Railway News
CNI FAQ
What was Canadian National Railway’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian National Railway lowest stock price was $90.74 and its highest was $108.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway’s market cap is $63.60B.
When is Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 27, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Canadian National Railway’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported $1.536 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.462 by $0.074.
Is Canadian National Railway overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Canadian National Railway’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Canadian National Railway pay dividends?
Canadian National Railway pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.64 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.57%. See more information on Canadian National Railway dividends here
What is Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate?
Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate is 1.31.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway have?
Canadian National Railway has 614,433,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian National Railway’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian National Railway reported an EPS of $1.536 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.462. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.761%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian National Railway?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Canadian National Railway Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$111.78 (8.11% Upside)
$111.78 (8.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 7.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $22.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Canadian National Railway
Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail and related transportation business. The company's portfolio of goods includes petroleum and chemicals, grain and fertilizers, coal, metals and minerals, forest products, intermodal, and automotive products serving exporters, importers, retailers, farmers, and manufacturers. It operates a network of 19,500 route miles of track spanning Canada and the United States. The company also provides vessels and docks, transloading and distribution, automotive logistics, and freight forwarding and transportation management services. Canadian National Railway Company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
CNI Company Deck
CNI Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with EPS and cash flow growth, operational improvements, and strategic capital reductions. However, challenges remain with lower volumes due to macroeconomic factors and specific declines in forest products, compounded by safety issues.View all CNI earnings summariesCNI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$111.78
▲(8.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
9.87% Mutual Funds
0.71% Other Institutional Investors
80.22% Public Companies and Individual Investors