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CNR Stock Chart & Stats
C$151.16
-C$2.41(-1.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$151.16
-C$2.41(-1.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$126.11 - C$172.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume300.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.92M
Market Cap
C$103.73B
Enterprise ValueC$119.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding606,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,209,476
30 Day Avg. Volume1,923,958
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$172.82Price Target Upside14.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)7.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$18.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow And Capital ReturnsConsistent, large free cash flow (≈$900M in Q1) that has funded meaningful buybacks demonstrates durable cash-generation capacity. That cash flow supports reinvestment, dividend and buyback policies and provides resilience across cycles, strengthening long-term financial flexibility.
Measurable Productivity And Asset-utilization GainsSustained productivity improvements—labor and locomotive efficiency gains and higher availability—lower unit costs and increase throughput without proportional capital spending. These operational gains are structural, improving margins and capacity sustainably over multiple quarters.
Diversified Commercial Wins And Pipeline ConversionsConversion of a commercial pipeline into recurring business across NGLs, potash, intermodal and other commodities diversifies revenue and reduces reliance on any single cyclical sector. A broader customer mix and targeted wins support steadier volume and revenue over time.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Reducing Balance-sheet FlexibilityHigher debt (near parity with equity) materially reduces financial flexibility versus prior years, limiting absorptive capacity for downturns, increasing interest and refinancing vulnerability, and constraining optionality for large capital projects or incremental shareholder returns.
Softer Revenue Trends And Margin PressureTrailing revenue declines and margin compression versus 2022–2023 indicate demand and pricing headwinds. Persistent top-line softness reduces operating leverage and can impair long-term earnings growth unless offset by sustained productivity or new volume streams.
Safety Deterioration Raising Costs And Operational RiskRising accidents and sizable incident costs not only increase near-term expenses but can trigger regulatory scrutiny, higher insurance and remediation costs, and reputational damage. Ongoing safety issues threaten network reliability and long-term customer confidence.
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CNR FAQ
What was Canadian National Railway Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian National Railway Company lowest stock price was C$126.11 and its highest was C$172.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway Company’s market cap is C$103.73B.
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 24 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 C$1.8 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$1.802 by -C$0.002.
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 C$0.915 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.62%. 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 1.92.
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 C$1.8 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$1.802. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.006%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian National Railway Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:CNR
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:
C$172.82 (14.33% Upside)
C$172.82 (14.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:CNR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth C$306.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.97%
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.
CNR Company Deck
CNR 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 TSE:CNR earnings summariesCNR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$172.82
▲(14.33% Upside)
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