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CNR Stock Chart & Stats
C$182.91
-C$0.69(-0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$182.91
-C$0.69(-0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$126.11 - C$185.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume409.85K
Average Volume (3M)1.37M
Market Cap
C$107.58B
Enterprise ValueC$125.14K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$294.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$22.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.79
Shares Outstanding605,147,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,233,281
30 Day Avg. Volume1,366,233
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$186.23Price Target Upside1.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)8.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$18.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Earnings QualityOperating cash flow covering net income by over 2x and historically high margins indicate durable earnings quality. This supports reinvestment, debt servicing, and shareholder returns, and reflects structural network economics and pricing power that persist across cycles over a 2–6 month horizon.
Sustained Operational Productivity GainsMeasured improvements in ton-miles per asset, locomotive and employee productivity are structural efficiency gains. They lower unit costs, improve service capacity without proportional capex, and support margin sustainability and competitive advantage in capital-intensive rail operations over multiple quarters.
Strategic Network-expanding Commercial DealsCommercial agreements that extend access into Mexico and secure key U.S. yards structurally expand length-of-haul options and address merger-related access risk. That increases addressable volumes and strengthens cross-border network competitiveness over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageHigher debt-to-equity and elevated net leverage reduce financial flexibility if volumes or margins weaken. In a capital-intensive business, sustained leverage above prior norms increases refinancing and covenant risk and limits the firm's ability to fund opportunistic investments or absorb shocks.
Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionA material drop in free cash flow versus net income signals heavier capex or working-capital strain, reducing funds available for debt reduction, buybacks, or dividend support. Persistent weaker FCF conversion would constrain capital allocation flexibility across quarters.
Operating Ratio Pressure From Fuel VolatilityA worsening operating ratio driven by volatile fuel costs highlights exposure to commodity-driven expense swings. Even with efficiency gains, sustained fuel volatility or elevated fuel expense can compress margins and make near-term OR improvements harder to sustain without contractual surcharges.
Canadian National Railway News
CNR FAQ
What was Canadian National Railway’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian National Railway lowest stock price was C$126.11 and its highest was C$185.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway’s market cap is C$107.58B.
When is Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Canadian National Railway’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported C$2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$1.968 by C$0.112.
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$0.915 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.05%. See more information on Canadian National Railway dividends here
What is Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate?
Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate is 2.1.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway have?
Canadian National Railway has 605,147,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian National Railway’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian National Railway reported an EPS of C$2.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$1.968. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.549%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian National Railway?
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$186.23 (1.82% Upside)
C$186.23 (1.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:CNR Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$14.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Canadian National Railway
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: strong top-line growth (revenues +11% on RTMs +5%), double-digit adjusted EPS growth, record fuel efficiency, material productivity gains and nearly $100M of realized Fast Track savings. Management raised guidance and announced strategic commercial agreements with UP that extend network reach and mitigate merger-related risks. Offsetting items include higher fuel expense (raising OR by ~210 bps), increased purchased services and advisory costs, segment-specific softness (overseas intermodal, Canadian coal), wildfire monitoring and macro/FX/tariff uncertainties. On balance, positive operational execution and raised guidance outweigh the challenges.View all TSE:CNR earnings summariesCNR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$186.23
▲(1.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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