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Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR)
TSX:CNR
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CNR Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$130.02 - C$175.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume300.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.48M
Market Cap
$84.63B
Enterprise ValueC$112.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$748.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$6.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
1.78Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 10, 2025Dividend Yield2.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.01
Shares Outstanding627,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,274,359
30 Day Avg. Volume1,483,915
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.19
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)6.73
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.90
P/FCF Ratio17.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$159.44Price Target Upside17.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth OpportunitiesManagement reiterated its high-single digit adjusted EPS CAGR target for 2024-2026 driven by company-specific growth opportunities, pricing above rail inflation, and continued margin improvement.
Market RecoveryMarket share appears to have generally recovered to pre-disruption levels.
Volume GrowthMore than 50% of the anticipated RTM growth is from CNI-specific initiatives with another one-third related to the recovery of volumes lost due to last year’s labor disruptions.
Bears Say
Cost PressureAdjusted operating expenses exceeded estimates by C$76M driven mainly by higher-than-expected labor and other costs.
Earnings MissCanadian National posted 4Q24 EPS of C$1.82, down 10% year-over-year, below target and consensus estimates.
Weather ImpactProlonged cold weather and an early onset of winter in the Western Region negatively impacted fluidity with 4Q velocity down 2% year-over-year and dwell up 3%.
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Ownership Overview
19.45% Insiders
9.47%
Mutual Funds
0.45% Other Institutional Investors
62.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Canadian National Railway
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
CNR FAQ
What was Canadian National Railway’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian National Railway lowest stock price was C$130.02 and its highest was C$175.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway’s market cap is $84.63B.
When is Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 5 days.
How were Canadian National Railway’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported C$1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$1.916 by -C$0.096.
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 C$0.887 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.52%. See more information on Canadian National Railway dividends here
What is Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate?
Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate is 1.78.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway have?
Canadian National Railway has 627,300,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian National Railway’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian National Railway reported an EPS of C$1.82 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$1.916. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.289%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian National Railway?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:CNR
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Canadian National Railway Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$159.44 (17.84% Upside)
$159.44 (17.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:CNR Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $178.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.65%
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.
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CNR Company Deck
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CNR Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a challenging 2024 due to significant disruptions, impacting both revenue and operational metrics. However, CN demonstrated resilience and has set a positive outlook for 2025, with strategic initiatives and labor stability contributing to expected EPS growth. The sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with a focus on leveraging new opportunities and recovering from past setbacks.Read More>---
CNR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$159.44
▲(17.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CNR
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+7.71%
upgraded a buy rating 3 months ago
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