Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CNI
  • Rev/Share 26.2038
  • Book/Share 35.0186
  • PB 3.7659
  • Debt/Equity 1.0125
  • CurrentRatio 0.6686
  • ROIC 0.089

 

  • MktCap 81170512248.7
  • FreeCF/Share 5.5089
  • PFCF 23.9428
  • PE 17.1981
  • Debt/Assets 0.3729
  • DivYield 0.0263
  • ROE 0.2195

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CNI Vertical Research Hold Buy -- -- Jan. 5, 2026
Downgrade CNI JP Morgan Overweight Neutral -- -- July 23, 2025
Downgrade CNI Evercore ISI Outperform In-line -- $105 July 23, 2025
Downgrade CNI National Bank Financial Outperform Sector Perform -- -- July 23, 2025
Upgrade CNI Raymond James Market Perform Outperform -- -- July 17, 2025
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

News

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2026
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

My top 10 dividend watchlist targets a 12% long-term CAGR with a higher yield than VYM and SPY, focusing on quality and value. January 2026 saw the watchlist gain 1.12%, trailing VYM and SPY but maintaining a strong 14.63% annualized return since inception. Three portfolio variants—original, quality, and value—offer distinct tradeoffs between yield, historical growth, and potential undervaluation.

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Tracy Robinson to Address Barclays 43rd Industrial Select Conference
CNI
Published: February 02, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will address Barclays 43rd Industrial Select Conference on February 17, 2026, at 8:05 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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Canadian National Railway Company (CNR:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Canadian National Railway Company (CNR:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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CN (CNI) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
CNI
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for CN (CNI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Canadian National (CNI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
CNI
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian National (CNI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.3 per share a year ago.

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Canadian National (CNI) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
CNI
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CN (CNI) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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CNI Achieves Robust Grain Performance Record in December
CNI
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian National posts a record 2.82M tonnes of grain moved in December, marking its fourth straight monthly high.

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CN Files Motion to Force Disclosure in UP-NS Merger Review
CNI
Published: January 12, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

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CN Reports December Grain Movement
CNI
Published: January 09, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that it set a new monthly record for grain movement in December, marking its fourth consecutive record month. CN moved over 2.82 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada last month, surpassing its previous December record set in 2020 by over 80,000 metric tonnes.

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2 Dividend Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry You Should Count On
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Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here we pick two railroad stocks, UNP and CNI, which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.

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Don't Miss This Quiet AI Investment: Canadian National Railway
CNI
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian National Railway Company offers a vast, strategically located rail network with strong pricing power and operational efficiency improvements. CNI stock is undervalued, trading at a forward P/E of 17.1 versus its 10-year average of 21.3, with a fair value estimate of $123 per share. The company boasts a fortress balance sheet, A- S&P credit rating, 2.6% yield, and a 29-year dividend growth streak with a 14.7% 5-year CAGR.

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CNI Achieves Robust Grain Performance Record in November
CNI
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian National posts a record 3.28M tonnes of grain moved in November, marking its third straight monthly high.

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Building A Sustainable Future: CN Publishes Sustainability Report
CNI
Published: December 02, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CN Celebrates EcoConnexions Partners Advancing Sustainable Practices MONTREAL, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the release of its 2024 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report, marking the 10th edition of the Company's comprehensive disclosure on its sustainability performance. The report reflects CN's progress and outlines actions taken to strengthen operational excellence by further tying sustainability to the core of its business strategy.

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Here's Why Investors Should Give Canadian National Stock a Miss Now
CNI
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CNI faces rising costs, weak liquidity and downward earnings revisions, deepening pressure on its performance and investor appeal.

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Canadian National Stock Falls 2.5% Since Q3 Earnings Release
CNI
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CNI posts a Q3 beat on earnings and revenues, but the stock slips as cost cuts, stronger volumes and a better operating ratio shape a mixed reaction.

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CN Proudly Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of its Privatization
CNI
Published: November 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago today, on November 17t h , 1995, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) shares were offered in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, raising C$2.25 billion. At the time, it was the largest IPO in Canadian history.

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Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) Opens the Market
CNI
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 17, 2025) - Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer and Shauneen Bruder, Chair of the Board, from Canadian National Railway Company ("CN" or the "Company") (TSX: CNR), joined Robert Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), to open the market to celebrate the Company's 30th anniversary of being listed on TSX. Cannot view this video?

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CN Reports October Grain Movement
CNI
Published: November 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today it set a new all time monthly record for grain movement in October. CN moved over 3.4 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada last month, higher by 110, 000 metric tonnes from its previous set record for the month and the best individual month record ever by the Company.

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Canadian National Railway Company (CNR:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CNI, CNR
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Canadian National Railway Company ( CNR:CA ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 31, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Stacy Alderson Tracy Robinson - President, CEO & Director Patrick Whitehead - Executive VP & COO Janet Drysdale - Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Ghislain Houle - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Walter Spracklin - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Fadi Chamoun - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Ken Hoexter - BofA Securities, Research Division Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Christian Wetherbee - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Cherilyn Radbourne - TD Cowen, …

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CN (CNI) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
CNI
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for CN (CNI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Canadian National (CNI) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CNI
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian National (CNI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.26 per share a year ago.

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Canadian National (CNI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
CNI
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CN (CNI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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CN Announces Executive Changes to COO and CCO Roles
CNI
Published: October 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today the appointments of Patrick Whitehead as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer as well as Janet Drysdale as Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Patrick's appointment follows the departure of Derek Taylor from the Company.

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CNI Partners With Congebec for Calgary Cold Storage Facility
CNI
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CNI partners with Congebec to build a cutting-edge cold storage facility in Calgary, strengthening North America's cold chain logistics.

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CNI Achieves Robust Grain Performance Record in September
CNI
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNI sets a new September record, moving 2.91M metric tons of grain, showcasing strong execution and supply chain resilience.

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CN Reports September Grain Movement
CNI
Published: October 08, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today it set a new record for grain movement in September. CN moved over 2.91 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada last month, higher by 80,000 metric tonnes from its previous set record for the month.

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Canadian National Railway: 8.5% Total Return Per Year With Margin Of Safety
CNI
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CNI is a buy due to wide moats, irreplaceable rail assets, operational excellence, and a valuation that allows compounding and an attractive ~8.5% IRR. Canadian National Railway faces short-term headwinds from trade wars and tariffs, but its geographic network and cost advantages sustain long-term resilience. Canadian National Railway trades at a lower forward P/E than peers, offering positive asymmetry and margin of safety for steady revenue and earnings growth.

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CN Police Launch Rail Safety Week 2025
CNI
Published: September 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today launched its annual Rail Safety Week campaign to raise awareness about the risks of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks and property.

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CN Police Launch See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2025
CNI
Published: September 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today launched its annual See Tracks?

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CNI & CSX Partner to Expand Intermodal Network to Nashville
CNI, CSX
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNI and CSX team up to launch an all-rail intermodal service into Nashville, boosting speed, reliability and sustainability for shippers.

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About Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)

  • IPO Date 1996-11-26
  • Website https://www.cn.ca
  • Industry Railroads
  • CEO Tracy A. Robinson
  • Employees 24911

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.