Canadian National Railway (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)1.61M
Market Cap
$68.71B
Enterprise Value$111.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.33
Shares Outstanding611,400,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,325,018
30 Day Avg. Volume1,606,314
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 Cap1.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$118.38Price Target Upside7.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)5.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.10B
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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian National Railway lowest stock price was $90.74 and its highest was $115.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway’s market cap is $68.71B.
When is Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Canadian National Railway’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.326 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.327 by -$0.001.
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 1.41.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway have?
Canadian National Railway has 611,400,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian National Railway’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian National Railway reported an EPS of $1.326 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.327. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.927%.
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?
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Canadian National Railway Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$118.38 (7.34% Upside)
$118.38 (7.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $800.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.95%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated disciplined execution and measurable operational and financial improvements (EPS growth, operating ratio gains, record free cash flow, operational productivity and commercial wins in Grain and Intermodal). However, the business faces meaningful headwinds from tariffs & trade uncertainty (~$350M revenue impact), adverse commodity mix (forest products, metals), legal provisions, FX sensitivity, and near-term volume comparables that make 2026 guidance cautious. Management underscores confidence in long-term leverage from productivity and capacity investments and is taking deliberate capital and balance sheet actions (CapEx reduction, targeted buybacks) to enhance shareholder returns while navigating the uncertain macro/trade backdrop.View all CNI earnings summariesCNI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$118.38
▲(7.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
8.56% Mutual Funds
2.13% Other Institutional Investors
80.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors