Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
NYSE:CNI
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)1.47M
Market Cap
$71.59B
Enterprise Value$120.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.4
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding606,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,951,778
30 Day Avg. Volume1,469,036
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/Revenue7.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$117.12Price Target Upside6.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)5.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow & Capital ReturnsSustained, large free cash flow provides durable internal funding for buybacks, dividends and maintenance capex. Consistent FCF generation strengthens financial resilience, enabling shareholder returns while funding productivity programs without relying solely on external financing.
Material Productivity And Asset GainsMeaningful, sustained productivity improvements and better asset utilization lower unit costs and raise capacity without proportional capital spend. These operational gains support margin sustainability, competitive service economics and long-term network throughput expansion.
Diversified Commercial Wins & Pipeline ConversionWinning diversified, higher-margin business and converting pipeline revenue demonstrates durable commercial execution and reduces dependence on any single weak commodity. Broader mix and intermodal/port links reinforce long-term demand channels and revenue stability.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Vs. Earlier YearsHigher leverage reduces balance-sheet flexibility and increases interest exposure, constraining the company's ability to absorb cyclical downturns or pursue opportunistic investments. Elevated debt levels limit optionality on capital allocation and heighten refinancing risk if volumes soften.
Softer Revenue Trends And Margin PressurePersistent top-line weakness and margin compression signal structural headwinds in certain segments and pricing pressure. Slower revenue growth limits operating leverage, making it harder to expand profitability long-term and increasing reliance on productivity to offset demand softness.
Safety Deterioration Raising Costs And RiskWorsening safety metrics create recurring direct costs, operational disruptions and potential regulatory or litigation exposure. Ongoing incident-related expense erodes margins, diverts management focus and could trigger higher compliance or insurance costs over the medium term.
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 $122.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap is $71.59B.
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 41 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 $1.286 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.288 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 1.36.
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 $1.286 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.288. 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:
$117.12 (6.19% Upside)
$117.12 (6.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 38.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $874.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.10%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$117.12
▲(6.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
7.73% Mutual Funds
29.96% Other Institutional Investors
52.74% Public Companies and
Individual Investors