Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
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- symbol CNI
- Rev/Share 27.3973
- Book/Share 34.4441
- PB 4.1874
- Debt/Equity 0.9773
- CurrentRatio 0.6209
- ROIC 0.0874
- MktCap 90506145440.25
- FreeCF/Share 5.1832
- PFCF 27.8138
- PE 20.0953
- Debt/Assets 0.3682
- DivYield 0.0233
- ROE 0.2211
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | CNI | Susquehanna | Neutral | Positive | -- | $120 | May 6, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNI | Loop Capital | Hold | Sell | -- | -- | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CNI | Stifel | Hold | Buy | $132 | $120 | Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CNI | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | -- | $120 | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CNI | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | -- | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CNI | RBC Capital Mkts | Sector Perform | Outperform | -- | -- | Oct. 10, 2024 |
| Initiation | CNI | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $125 | Oct. 9, 2024 |
| Upgrade | CNI | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $125 | Oct. 7, 2024 |
| Downgrade | CNI | BofA Securities | Buy | Neutral | $129 | $122 | Oct. 4, 2024 |
News
CN Announces C$1 Billion Debt Offering
Published: June 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
The prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment thereto in connection with this offering will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days The prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment thereto in connection with this offering will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days
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CN to Invest $290 Million in Saskatchewan to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
Published: May 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $290 million CAD in Saskatchewan, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes major projects to support customer initiatives and our agriculture industry partners to improve the movement of grain and fertilizers. These investments will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Saskatchewan and across CN's network.
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CN to Invest $165 Million in Manitoba to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
Published: May 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $165 million CAD in Manitoba, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province, including upgrade projects to improve operations of rail yards in Winnipeg. These investments will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Manitoba and across CN's network.
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CNI Accelerates Rail Innovation With Major $600 Million Ontario Push
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Canadian National accelerates Ontario expansion with $600 Million investment to strengthen rail capacity and future-proof freight movement.
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CN to Invest $510 Million in Alberta to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
Published: May 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
EDMONTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX : CNR) (NYSE : CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $510 million CAD in Alberta, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes projects to increase intermodal capacity in Edmonton, and continued work to build greater rail capacity along CN's mainline between Edson and Hinton. These projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Alberta and across CN's network.
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CN to Invest $600 Million in Ontario to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
Published: May 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $600 million CAD in Ontario, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes projects that continue to invest in technology as well as ongoing multi-year projects that will build capacity and support growth across the network. These projects will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Ontario and across CN's network.
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CNI to Invest $3.4B in 2025 for Rail Expansion and Sustainability
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNI to invest $3.4 billion in 2025 to expand rail capacity, enhance safety and drive sustainable growth across North America.
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Is Canadian National Railway (CNI) Stock Outpacing Its Transportation Peers This Year?
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Canadian National (CNI) and Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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CN Investing $3.4 Billion to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
Published: May 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced its 2025 capital expenditures program, underscoring its commitment to growing capacity, enhancing safety, and powering sustainable growth across its North American network. CN will invest approximately $3.4 billion CAD in capital projects this year, net of customer reimbursements.
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Tracy Robinson to address the 18th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20
Published: May 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will address the 18th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
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Canadian National Railway: Rating Upgrade On Confidence That FY25 EPS Guide Is Achievable
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I upgrade Canadian National Railway to a buy rating due to strong 1Q25 performance and confidence in achieving FY25 EPS guidance despite macro uncertainties. CNR's revenue grew 3.6% y/y to CAD$4.40 billion, with an improved operating ratio and 8% y/y increase in adj EPS to CAD$1.85. Internal growth drivers, stable labor conditions, and resumed share buybacks signal strong future performance and potential for valuation multiples to rise.
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CN Presents the 2024 Safe Handling Award to 213 Rail Shippers
Published: May 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the winners of its 2024 Safe Handling Award. CN's Safe Handling Award recognizes customers who load freight cars with dangerous goods and meet rigorous safety standards in the handling and transportation of regulated products. Recipients must meet established criteria based on the total number of shipments of dangerous goods across all facilities.
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Tracy Robinson to Address the 2025 RBC Capital Markets Canadian Industrials Conference on May 14
Published: May 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will address the 2025 RBC Capital Markets Canadian Industrials Conference on May 14, 2025, at 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
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Canadian National Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Improves Year Over Year
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CNI first-quarter 2025 earnings increase year over year while revenues decline.
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CN Announces Election of Directors
Published: May 02, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced that the director nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 10, 2025 (the “Information Circular”), were elected as directors of CN. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at CN's Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Meeting”) on May 2, 2025 via online webcast are set out below.
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3 Stocks To Watch For When Tariffs Subside
Published: April 25, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
Everyone in the global financial markets is focused on the potential effects that might continue to develop from President Trump's recent trade tariffs in the United States, affecting stocks in every other country and sector. With this in mind, there are two likely scenarios that retail investors need to consider when strategizing their portfolios' future.
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Some Names I've Bought During Tariff Mayhem
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The current high level of uncertainty makes predicting individual company performance on a micro-economic level unrealistic. Instead of sharing an in-depth piece on one long idea, I am sharing a basket of longs I have recently bought during this market decline. Technical Analysis has led me to put cash to work back in the market.
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CNI's Shareholder-Friendly Stance Aids Amid Cost & Liquidity Woes
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Rail network issues due to headwinds like locomotive and labor shortages represent a major challenge for Canadian National.
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3 Dividend Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry You Should Count On
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here, we pick three railroad stocks, Union Pacific, Canadian National and Norfolk Southern, which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.
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CN Receives Arbitration Decision
Published: April 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Binding decision outlines new three-year collective agreement with TCRC Binding decision outlines new three-year collective agreement with TCRC
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Canadian National Railway: Resilient Growth With A Fair Value Proposition
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Canadian National Railway has a strong moat with extensive rail networks in North America, ensuring stable gross profit margins. Despite a slight overvaluation, CNI's resilient business model and risk management make it a compelling choice for long-term investors. CNI's steady revenue and net income growth, along with strong margins, underpin its sustainable dividend and share buyback strategies.
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Here's Why You Should Avoid Canadian National Stock Now
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
High debt, rising operating expenses and supply-chain disruptions represent major tailwinds at CNI.
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Here's Why You Should Avoid Canadian National Stock for Now
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CNI's bottom line is challenged by elevated operating expenses and weak liquidity, hurting the company's prospects.
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CN Recognized for Commitment to Delivering Responsibly
Published: February 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to be recognized as one of the top sustainability performers in the transportation industry by the 2025 S&P Global Yearbook as a result of our overall score from the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. CN is proud of its 2024 rankings by prominent organizations, including CDP, Corporate Knights, MSCI, The Globe and Mail, and EcoVadis, as it relates to its sustainability practices.
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IBEW Ratifies New CN Collective Agreement
Published: February 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that its new four-year tentative collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) was formally ratified by employees on Friday, February 14, 2025. The union represents approximately 750 Signals and Communications employees at CN in Canada.
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About Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
- IPO Date 1996-11-26
- Website https://www.cn.ca
- Industry Railroads
- CEO Ms. Tracy A. Robinson
- Employees 24911