Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
NYSE:CNI
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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 - $115.80
Previous Close$102.39
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)1.35M
Market Cap
$70.11B
Enterprise Value$118.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding611,400,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,024,791
30 Day Avg. Volume1,350,047
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 Cap1.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.27
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$117.08Price Target Upside6.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)5.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Commercial LeadershipRe-energized sales efforts led by the chief commercial officer have improved account management and incentive programs, boosting contract wins and supporting revenue stability.
Commodity Mix And Terminal CapacityStrength in petroleum, chemical and grain shipments, supported by new terminal and processing capacity and ample crop supplies, should underpin revenue in higher-margin businesses.
Network Performance And Intermodal ExpansionImproved network reliability enabled expansion into domestic intermodal segments such as courier, parcel, grocery and big-box, while recovering container traffic to Prince Rupert opened additional revenue streams.
Bears Say
Prolonged Freight RecessionA prolonged freight recession is suppressing demand across multiple commodities and consumer sectors, limiting volume recovery and pressuring top-line performance.
Tariff And Trade UncertaintyTariff and trade uncertainty has reduced revenue in key categories and may continue to dampen demand for cross-border and export-related shipments.
Volume-linked Guidance RiskDirectional guidance tied closely to volumes was softer than expectations, reducing near-term growth visibility and raising downside risk to earnings estimates.
Canadian National Railway News
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 $115.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap is $70.11B.
When is Canadian National Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 61 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 $1.308 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.31 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 $0.64 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 1.39.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway Company have?
Canadian National Railway Company has 611,400,000 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 $1.308 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.31. 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?
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Canadian National Railway Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$117.08 (6.16% Upside)
$117.08 (6.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $886.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.62%
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 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
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
$117.08
▲(6.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
8.56% Mutual Funds
29.71% Other Institutional Investors
52.39% Public Companies and
Individual Investors