CNI Canadian National Railway Company
Stock · NYSE · Canada · Industrials · CA1363751027
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Price
124.06 USD
-1.92%
52-week range
90.74 – 131.55
Dividend yield2.10%
Market cap74.4B
NowoTrade score
37 Grade A
Price history
Daily prices in USD.
Updated 08 Nov 2026 14:38. Information, not advice.
Results
Next results
28 Jan 2027
in 81 days · 08:00 · estimate 2.20
Last results
2.16 vs 2.08 estimated
30 Oct 2026 · Beat +3.7%
Beat the estimate
7 of 12
2 missed · 3 in line · 2 beats in a row
Average surprise
+1.2%
reported against the estimate, last 12 quarters
Earnings per share: estimate and reported
Estimate Reported: beat Reported: miss In line
Quarterly results
| Date | EPS estimate | EPS reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2027 08:00 | 2.20 | — | — | Upcoming |
| 30 Oct 2026 07:00 | 2.08 | 2.16 | +3.7% | Beat |
| 24 Jul 2026 07:00 | 1.96 | 2.08 | +6.0% | Beat |
| 29 Apr 2026 07:00 | 1.81 | 1.80 | -0.3% | In line |
| 30 Jan 2026 07:00 | 1.98 | 2.08 | +5.1% | Beat |
| 31 Oct 2025 07:00 | 1.77 | 1.83 | +3.3% | Beat |
| 22 Jul 2025 16:00 | 1.87 | 1.87 | -0.2% | In line |
| 01 May 2025 16:00 | 1.78 | 1.85 | +4.1% | Beat |
| 30 Jan 2025 16:00 | 1.93 | 1.82 | -5.7% | Miss |
| 22 Oct 2024 16:00 | 1.70 | 1.72 | +1.4% | Beat |
| 23 Jul 2024 16:00 | 1.93 | 1.84 | -4.5% | Miss |
| 23 Apr 2024 16:00 | 1.72 | 1.72 | +0.0% | In line |
| 23 Jan 2024 16:00 | 1.98 | 2.02 | +1.8% | Beat |
| 24 Oct 2023 17:00 | 1.72 | 1.69 | -1.7% | Miss |
| 25 Jul 2023 16:00 | 1.79 | 1.76 | -1.8% | Miss |
| 24 Apr 2023 16:00 | 1.72 | 1.82 | +5.7% | Beat |
| 24 Jan 2023 16:00 | 2.08 | 2.10 | +1.0% | Beat |
| 25 Oct 2022 16:00 | 2.01 | 2.13 | +6.0% | Beat |
| 26 Jul 2022 16:00 | 1.76 | 1.93 | +9.4% | Beat |
| 26 Apr 2022 16:00 | 1.39 | 1.32 | -4.9% | Miss |
| 25 Jan 2022 16:00 | 1.53 | 1.71 | +12.1% | Beat |
| 19 Oct 2021 16:00 | 1.42 | 1.52 | +7.2% | Beat |
| 20 Jul 2021 16:00 | 1.48 | 1.49 | +0.5% | In line |
| 26 Apr 2021 16:00 | 1.23 | 1.23 | -0.4% | In line |
| 26 Jan 2021 16:00 | 1.42 | 1.43 | +0.9% | In line |
| 20 Oct 2020 16:00 | 1.46 | 1.38 | -5.4% | Miss |
| 21 Jul 2020 16:00 | 1.26 | 1.28 | +1.6% | Beat |
| 27 Apr 2020 17:00 | 1.11 | 1.22 | +9.7% | Beat |
| 28 Jan 2020 16:00 | 1.22 | 1.25 | +2.8% | Beat |
| 22 Oct 2019 16:00 | 1.62 | 1.66 | +2.6% | Beat |
| 23 Jul 2019 16:00 | 1.66 | 1.73 | +4.5% | Beat |
| 29 Apr 2019 16:00 | 1.19 | 1.17 | -1.4% | Miss |
| 29 Jan 2019 16:00 | 1.47 | 1.49 | +1.5% | Beat |
| 23 Oct 2018 16:00 | 1.47 | 1.50 | +2.4% | Beat |
| 24 Jul 2018 16:00 | 1.39 | 1.51 | +8.8% | Beat |
| 23 Apr 2018 16:00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | +0.1% | In line |
| 23 Jan 2018 16:00 | 1.23 | 1.20 | -2.2% | Miss |
| 24 Oct 2017 16:00 | 1.32 | 1.31 | -0.7% | In line |
| 25 Jul 2017 16:00 | 1.32 | 1.34 | +1.3% | Beat |
| 24 Apr 2017 16:00 | 1.15 | 1.15 | +0.0% | In line |
| 24 Jan 2017 16:00 | 1.21 | 1.23 | +1.4% | Beat |
| 25 Oct 2016 16:00 | 1.20 | 1.25 | +3.8% | Beat |
| 25 Jul 2016 16:00 | 1.04 | 1.11 | +6.4% | Beat |
| 25 Apr 2016 16:00 | 0.93 | 1.00 | +7.7% | Beat |
| 26 Jan 2016 16:00 | 1.10 | 1.18 | +7.4% | Beat |
| 27 Oct 2015 16:00 | 1.15 | 1.26 | +9.4% | Beat |
| 20 Jul 2015 16:00 | 1.05 | 1.15 | +9.8% | Beat |
| 20 Apr 2015 16:00 | 0.85 | 0.86 | +1.0% | Beat |
| 27 Jan 2015 16:00 | 0.97 | 1.03 | +6.3% | Beat |
| 21 Oct 2014 16:00 | 1.05 | 1.04 | -0.9% | In line |
Annual results · CAD
| Year | Revenue | Change | Net income | Net margin | EPS | EPS change | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.3B | +1.5% | 4.7B | 27.3% | 7.57 | +8.0% | 3.4B |
| 2024 | 17B | +1.3% | 4.4B | 26.1% | 7.01 | -17.8% | 3.2B |
| 2023 | 16.8B | -1.6% | 5.6B | 33.4% | 8.53 | +14.7% | 3.8B |
| 2022 | 17.1B | — | 5.1B | 29.9% | 7.44 | — | 3.9B |
Dates and earnings per share from the company reports as collected by the data provider; the estimate is the analysts' average before the report. Information, not advice.
Prices by day, week and month
| Period | Opening price | High | Low | Closing price | Change | Volume | Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2023 | 120.57 | 121.43 | 119.97 | 120.39 | -0.41% | 1,028,300 | |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 119.68 | 121.45 | 119.58 | 120.88 | +0.77% | 1,782,100 | |
| 13 Dec 2023 | 118.85 | 120.04 | 117.31 | 119.96 | +0.75% | 863,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2023 | 119.00 | 119.10 | 117.79 | 119.07 | +0.07% | 908,200 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | 117.92 | 119.08 | 117.78 | 118.99 | +1.03% | 866,100 | |
| 08 Dec 2023 | 118.30 | 119.45 | 117.77 | 117.78 | -0.51% | 806,700 | |
| 07 Dec 2023 | 118.33 | 119.14 | 117.28 | 118.38 | +0.48% | 1,105,200 | |
| 06 Dec 2023 | 117.42 | 118.42 | 117.35 | 117.81 | +0.51% | 750,400 | 0.5810 |
| 05 Dec 2023 | 118.04 | 118.23 | 117.07 | 117.21 | -1.24% | 2,095,400 | |
| 04 Dec 2023 | 117.67 | 118.86 | 117.25 | 118.68 | -0.03% | 891,600 | |
| 01 Dec 2023 | 116.09 | 118.87 | 115.80 | 118.72 | +2.39% | 1,165,600 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | 114.98 | 116.40 | 113.93 | 115.95 | +1.35% | 1,368,400 | |
| 29 Nov 2023 | 113.16 | 114.87 | 112.66 | 114.41 | +1.34% | 1,031,100 | |
| 28 Nov 2023 | 112.16 | 113.37 | 112.01 | 112.90 | +0.84% | 1,146,900 | |
| 27 Nov 2023 | 114.03 | 114.36 | 111.94 | 111.96 | -2.91% | 1,282,900 | |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 115.00 | 115.80 | 114.60 | 115.32 | +1.33% | 561,900 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | 114.46 | 114.64 | 113.35 | 113.81 | -0.57% | 1,124,700 | |
| 21 Nov 2023 | 115.00 | 115.34 | 114.16 | 114.46 | -0.17% | 1,273,100 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 115.06 | 115.24 | 114.36 | 114.65 | -0.58% | 740,800 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 114.80 | 115.56 | 114.50 | 115.32 | +1.08% | 1,263,900 | |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 113.82 | 114.72 | 113.42 | 114.09 | -0.10% | 835,800 | |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 115.21 | 116.10 | 113.72 | 114.20 | -0.38% | 1,153,100 | |
| 14 Nov 2023 | 114.27 | 115.13 | 113.32 | 114.64 | +1.87% | 1,547,200 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | 111.41 | 113.04 | 111.05 | 112.54 | +0.75% | 1,721,800 | |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 110.55 | 111.87 | 110.14 | 111.70 | +1.22% | 1,897,000 |
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Prices in USD, adjusted for splits but not for dividends. Weeks run Monday to Friday and months follow the calendar; the change compares each close with the previous period's. Dividends are those whose ex-dividend date falls in the period, per share. Information, not advice.
News
- CNI Sets Record With 3.54 Million Tons of Grain Shipments in October (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 06 Nov 2026 12:35
- CNI Shares Rise 4.3% Since Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 05 Nov 2026 15:10
- Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Canadian National Railway, Raises Price Target to $140 (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 03 Nov 2026 09:47
- Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Canadian National Railway, Raises Price Target to $132 (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 02 Nov 2026 16:25
- Citigroup Maintains Buy on Canadian National Railway, Raises Price Target to $145 (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 02 Nov 2026 14:31
- Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Stock Faces A Q3 Earnings Valuation Question (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 01 Nov 2026 01:11
- Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Earnings Growth Keeps Its Undervalued Narrative In Play (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 31 Oct 2026 20:09
- Why Is Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Changing Its CFO Now? (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 31 Oct 2026 19:08
- Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Stock Could Be 17% Stretched On Q3 Profit Growth (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 31 Oct 2026 18:09
- Canadian National Railway: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors (opens in a new tab) Motley Fool · 31 Oct 2026 14:56
- Canadian National Railway Company Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary (opens in a new tab) Moby · 30 Oct 2026 21:00
- CN Railway (CNI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (opens in a new tab) Motley Fool · 30 Oct 2026 18:58
- What Canadian National Railway (CNI) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call (opens in a new tab) MarketBeat · 30 Oct 2026 16:15
- CN 3Q profit rises 6% as freight revenue climbs (opens in a new tab) FreightWaves · 30 Oct 2026 13:22
- Canadian National Railway’s Profit Rises as Freight Demand Lifts Revenue (opens in a new tab) The Wall Street Journal · 30 Oct 2026 12:51
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Key data
- Previous close
- 126.49 USD
- Market cap
- 74.4B
- Dividend yield
- 2.10%
- 5-year average yield
- 2.03%
- Payout ratio
- 46%
- Last dividend
- 0.6630 USD · 09 Dec 2026
- Next ex-dividend date
- 09 Dec 2026
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Country
- Canada
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- Currency
- USD
Dividends
| Ex-dividend date | Per share |
|---|---|
| 08 Sep 2026 | 0.6630 USD |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 0.6560 USD |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 0.6740 USD |
| 08 Sep 2025 | 0.6420 USD |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 0.6480 USD |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 0.6170 USD |
| 09 Dec 2024 | 0.5970 USD |
| 06 Sep 2024 | 0.6260 USD |
| 07 Jun 2024 | 0.6180 USD |
| 06 Mar 2024 | 0.6220 USD |
| 06 Dec 2023 | 0.5810 USD |
| 07 Sep 2023 | 0.5790 USD |
Why this score
| Part of the score | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Dividends per year as a share of today's price. Very high yields count for less: they often signal trouble. | 8.8 / 25 |
|
| Dividend safety Can the company keep paying? The dividend against free cash flow and earnings, plus debt and interest cover. | 8.4 / 25 |
|
| Dividend growth How many years in a row the dividend has risen, and how fast. | 7.0 / 15 |
|
| Quality Return on equity, net margin and how stable the margins are. | 13.2 / 15 |
|
| Valuation Free cash flow yield and the P/E against its sector. | 6.9 / 10 |
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| Analysts How far the analysts' average target is from today's price. | 3.2 / 5 |
|
- Score capped at 50: the dividend was cut recently
- The dividend paid in the last 12 months is lower than in the 12 before
- Total debt has risen three years in a row
Income profile: it pays a dividend, so it is scored mainly on the dividend and how safe it is. Based on 95% of the figures (grade A). Warnings take 12 points off.
Warnings take points off and some cap the score. In your account the score also considers how the share fits your portfolio.
Figures
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 21.61× | Fair | 25.19× |
| P/E (forward) | 19.34× | Fair | 16.93× |
| Price / book | 4.77× | Weak | 3.15× |
| Price / sales | 4.05× | Fair | 1.95× |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.38× | Fair | 13.38× |
| Free cash flow yield | 3.3% | Fair | 3.2% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 55.4% | Good | 30.6% |
| Operating margin | 41.5% | Good | 10.2% |
| Net margin | 26.4% | Good | 5.5% |
| Return on equity | 22.5% | Good | 13.4% |
| Return on assets | 7.9% | Good | 5.1% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth / year | 0.4% | Weak | 6.3% |
| EPS growth / year | 0.6% | Weak | 6.1% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / equity | 1.09× | Fair | 0.58× |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 2.46× | Fair | 1.86× |
| Interest cover | 7.21× | Fair | 5.24× |
| Current ratio | 0.82× | Weak | 1.72× |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payout of earnings | 45.6% | Good | 15.8% |
| Payout of free cash flow | 89.9% | Weak | 30.5% |
| Payout of free cash flow (3 years) | 62.2% | Fair | — |
| Dividend growth / year | 7.5% | Good | 7.2% |
| Years of rising dividends | 0 | Weak | 2 |
The reading follows general rules of thumb and each sector has its own norms: compare with the sector median when it is shown. Information, not advice.
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