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 - $129.53
Previous Close$102.39
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)1.66M
Market Cap
$76.60B
Enterprise Value$109.54K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$586.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.4
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.60
Shares Outstanding606,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,472,909
30 Day Avg. Volume1,656,874
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$123.65Price Target Upside12.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)5.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, sizable free cash flow gives CN durable financial flexibility: it funds capex, share buybacks, and commercial investment without relying on new financing. Operating cash flow has also consistently exceeded net income, supporting long‑term capital returns and resilience through cycles.
Operating Productivity And Network Fluidity GainsSustained improvements in velocity, dwell and crew/locomotive productivity permanently raise asset utilization and reduce unit costs. Better network fluidity supports capacity to grow volumes without proportional capex, bolstering long‑term margin sustainability and service competitiveness.
Commercial Execution And Diversified Volume WinsRepeated commercial wins across multiple commodity segments and intermodal lanes show durable sales capability and revenue diversification. Converting pipeline business reduces cyclicality, strengthens load factor, and supports steadier revenue and margin recovery over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Versus Prior YearsHigher leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest and refinancing risk, constraining the firm's ability to absorb cyclical downturns or opportunistically invest. With debt near parity with equity, balance sheet capacity to fund major initiatives or shocks is meaningfully reduced.
Softer Revenue Trends And Margin ErosionDeclining top-line and narrower margins point to sustained mix, pricing, or volume headwinds. If revenue growth remains soft, operating leverage weakens and profitability may not recover to prior peak levels, limiting long‑term EPS growth and cash generation potential.
Worsening Safety Performance And Incident CostsRising accidents and incident costs create recurring expense pressure, invite regulatory scrutiny, and can damage customer and public trust. Long‑term, safety shortcomings can require sustained spending on training, equipment, and processes, raising operating costs and complicating network reliability improvements.
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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 $129.53 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian National Railway’s market cap?
Canadian National Railway’s market cap is $76.60B.
When is Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian National Railway’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Canadian National Railway’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.276 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.278 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 $0.655 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.06%. See more information on Canadian National Railway dividends here
What is Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate?
Canadian National Railway’s EPS estimate is 1.39.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian National Railway have?
Canadian National Railway has 606,600,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian National Railway’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian National Railway reported an EPS of $1.276 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.278. 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?
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$123.65 (12.12% Upside)
$123.65 (12.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 38.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $155.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.83%
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.
CNI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$123.65
▲(12.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
7.65% Mutual Funds
1.38% Other Institutional Investors
81.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors