CNI Stock Chart & Stats
$110.29
-$1.94(-1.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$110.29
-$1.94(-1.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$90.74 - $122.48
Previous Close$102.39
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)1.45M
Market Cap
$73.66B
Enterprise Value$119.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding606,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,078,508
30 Day Avg. Volume1,445,802
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 Cap1.62
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.10
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$118.19Price Target Upside7.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)5.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained free cash flow provides durable funding for reinvestment, shareholder returns and debt service. Consistent OCF exceeding net income indicates high cash conversion, enabling buybacks and targeted capex without relying on external financing during normal cycles.
Improving Network Productivity And FluidityMeasurable gains in velocity, dwell and crew/locomotive productivity lower unit costs and expand effective capacity. These structural efficiency improvements support margin sustainability, higher throughput per asset and competitive service reliability over the medium term.
Commercial Wins And Diversified Volume GrowthActive commercial conversion and growth across NGLs, potash and intermodal show diversified demand exposure and sales execution. A broadened revenue mix reduces reliance on any single commodity and supports steadier volumes and pricing through commodity cycles.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Vs Prior YearsHigher leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest sensitivity, constraining ability to fund large discretionary programs in a downturn. Debt near parity with equity limits margin for error on cash flow swings and raises refinancing and covenant risk over time.
Softer Revenue Trends And Margin PressureA weakening top line and retreating margins suggest reduced pricing power or volume challenges in key segments. Persistent revenue softness will limit operating leverage, restrain long-term margin recovery, and pressure cash flow generation if not reversed.
Safety Deterioration And Higher Incident CostsRising incidents increase direct remediation, insurance and reputational costs and can trigger tighter regulation or shipper constraints. Persistent safety lapses erode operational resilience, raise long-term operating expense and can impair customer trust and contract terms.
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CNI FAQ
What was Canadian National Railway Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian National Railway Company lowest stock price was $90.74 and its highest was $122.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap is $73.66B.
When is Canadian National Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were Canadian National Railway Company’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway Company released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.268 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.269 by -$0.001.
Is Canadian National Railway Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Canadian National Railway Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Canadian National Railway Company pay dividends?
Canadian National Railway Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.655 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.57%. See more information on Canadian National Railway Company dividends here
What is Canadian National Railway Company’s EPS estimate?
Canadian National Railway Company’s EPS estimate is 1.35.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway Company have?
Canadian National Railway Company has 606,600,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian National Railway Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian National Railway Company reported an EPS of $1.268 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.269. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.927%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian National Railway Company?
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:
$118.19 (7.17% Upside)
$118.19 (7.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 38.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $154.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway (CN), along with its affiliated companies, specializes in railroad operations and integrated transportation services. The company handles a wide variety of commodities, including energy products like petroleum and chemicals, agricultural goods such as grain and fertilizers, raw materials including coal, metals, and minerals, as well as forest products, intermodal freight, and automotive shipments. These services are provided to a diverse customer base, comprising exporters, importers, retailers, farmers, and manufacturers. CN boasts an extensive rail network spanning 19,500 route miles across both Canada and the United States. Additionally, it offers a suite of related services, such as marine vessel and dock operations, transloading and distribution, automotive supply chain solutions, and comprehensive freight forwarding and transport management. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
CNI Company Deck
CNI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution, meaningful productivity gains and robust free cash flow, with record grain volumes and multiple operating metrics improving materially. Commercial teams converted ~$100M in incremental revenue and fast‑track initiatives are delivering early savings. However, management called out safety setbacks, elevated incident-related costs, short-term commodity and tariff headwinds, and fuel/FX volatility that compressed adjusted EPS and margins. On balance the positive operational and cash-generation developments outweighed the transitory challenges, though management remains appropriately cautious given macro and commodity uncertainties.View all CNI earnings summariesCNI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$118.19
▲(7.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
7.65% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
82.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors