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Canadian National Railway (CNI)
NYSE:CNI
CNI Stock Chart & Stats
$106.78
-$1.94(-1.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$106.78
-$1.94(-1.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$90.74 - $113.09
Previous Close$102.39
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)1.88M
Market Cap
$65.30B
Enterprise Value$110.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$363.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Apr 27, 2026EPS Estimate
1.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.53
Shares Outstanding611,400,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,517,137
30 Day Avg. Volume1,876,050
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/Revenue6.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.09
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$111.69Price Target Upside4.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)5.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Commercial Strategy And Sales LeadershipAnalyst notes Canadian National's renewed commercial intensity and the new chief commercial officer have re-energized sales and improved account management and incentives, which could boost revenue capture and pricing execution.
Commodity Volumes And Operating LeverageAnalyst points to improved grain prospects and new terminal capacity that should lift shipments in petroleum, chemicals and grain, potentially driving operating leverage and supporting upward valuation revisions.
Network Performance And Intermodal ExpansionAnalyst highlights that strong rail network performance has enabled entry into new domestic intermodal markets and recovery in container flows, supporting revenue diversification across courier, parcel, grocery and big-box segments.
Bears Say
Cost And Mix PressuresAnalyst notes that a negative shipment mix, rising fuel costs and the removal of a carbon surcharge may offset core pricing and compress margins even if volumes improve.
Freight Demand And Volume RiskAnalyst warns that a prolonged freight recession is suppressing demand across multiple commodities and consumer sectors, which could constrain volume growth and revenue visibility.
Tariff And Trade UncertaintyAnalyst cautions that tariff and trade uncertainty has reduced revenue in key categories and could continue to weigh on demand and pricing power for Canadian National.
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 $113.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway’s market cap is $65.30B.
When is Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 27, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Canadian National Railway’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported $1.531 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.457 by $0.074.
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 1.31.
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 $1.531 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.457. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.761%.
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?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$111.69 (4.60% Upside)
$111.69 (4.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $22.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.24%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$111.69
▲(4.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
9.54% Mutual Funds
15.04% Other Institutional Investors
66.18% Public Companies and Individual Investors