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 - $131.55
Previous Close$102.39
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)1.53M
Market Cap
$78.85B
Enterprise Value$109.54K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding606,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,742,226
30 Day Avg. Volume1,529,467
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$124.49Price Target Upside12.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)5.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Cash Generation And FCFCN’s operating cash flow consistently exceeding net income and sustained positive free cash flow provide durable financial fuel for reinvestment, capex, dividends and opportunistic buybacks. This supports long‑term capital allocation flexibility and resilience through cycles.
Operational Productivity And Fuel Efficiency GainsMaterial productivity gains (locomotive and employee productivity), record fuel efficiency and Fast Track savings generate durable cost advantage. Improved unit economics bolster margins and capacity utilization, allowing CN to serve more volume without proportional cost increases over the medium term.
Strategic Network Expansion Via UP AgreementsAgreements with Union Pacific extend CN’s North American reach and length‑of‑haul opportunities while providing remedies tied to the UP–NS merger. These structural partnerships expand addressable markets and mitigate competitive/merger risks, supporting sustainable volume growth.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Reduced Balance-sheet FlexibilityHigher debt levels and a reported ~2.6x net leverage reduce financial flexibility for large discretionary investments or during downturns. Elevated leverage increases interest expense sensitivity and constrains optionality on buybacks/dividends if macro or earnings weaken over the medium term.
Softening Revenue And Margin NormalizationTTM revenue softness and lower margins versus 2022–2023 peaks suggest weaker volume/price dynamics and reduced tailwinds from prior years. This limits upside to earnings power and implies a more modest multi‑quarter growth trajectory absent sustained pricing or volume recovery.
Rising Operating Costs And External Operational RisksSignificant fuel and purchased‑services cost increases, higher per‑employee compensation, and operational risks like wildfires create persistent cost and service volatility. These structural headwinds can compress margins and require ongoing investment to maintain network fluidity and reliability.
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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 $131.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap is $78.85B.
When is Canadian National Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Canadian National Railway Company’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway Company released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $1.478 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.395 by $0.083.
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 2.02%. 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 1.44.
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 $1.478 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.395. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.842%.
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:
$124.49 (12.88% Upside)
$124.49 (12.88% 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 $155.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.80%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: strong top-line growth (revenues +11% on RTMs +5%), double-digit adjusted EPS growth, record fuel efficiency, material productivity gains and nearly $100M of realized Fast Track savings. Management raised guidance and announced strategic commercial agreements with UP that extend network reach and mitigate merger-related risks. Offsetting items include higher fuel expense (raising OR by ~210 bps), increased purchased services and advisory costs, segment-specific softness (overseas intermodal, Canadian coal), wildfire monitoring and macro/FX/tariff uncertainties. On balance, positive operational execution and raised guidance outweigh the challenges.View all CNI earnings summariesCNI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$124.49
▲(12.88% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
7.65% Mutual Funds
1.53% Other Institutional Investors
81.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors