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144.93 CAD
P/E
18.58
EPS
7.58
Yield
2.55%
Safety Score
80
P/B
4.00
ROE
22.15
Beta
0.95
Target Price
153.50 CAD
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateApril 27, 2026
P/E18.58
EPS7.58
Book Value35.17
Price to Book4.00
Debt/Equity100.29
% Insiders2.694%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.02%
Earnings Growth0.11%
Estimates
Forward P/E16.15
Forward EPS8.72
Target Mean Price153.50
Dividend
Dividend Yield2.55%
Annual dividends3.66 CAD
Ex-Div. DateMarch 10, 2026
Payout46.90%
5y avg Yield2.01%

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Is Canadian National Railway Company a good investment? Canadian National Railway Company (CNR.TO) is currently trading at 144.93 CAD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 153.50 CAD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 18.58. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.

Earnings Schedule: Canadian National Railway Company is expected to release its next earnings report on April 27, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 8.72.

For income investors, Canadian National Railway Company pays a dividend yield of 2.55%. With a payout ratio of 47%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Canadian National Railway Company pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 3.66 CAD (2.55% yield).

What asset class is Canadian National Railway Company?

Canadian National Railway Company is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 5 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be April 27, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 7.58.

Company Profile

Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail, intermodal, trucking, and related transportation businesses in Canada and the United States. The company provides rail services, which include equipment, customs brokerage, transloading and warehousing, business development, dimensional loads, and private railcar storage, less-than-truckload, and mexico services; intermodal services, such as temperature controlled multimodal, mobile transport trays, port partnerships, transloading and distribution, logistics parks, trucking, and supply chain services. It also offers connecting to rail, short lines, maps and network services. The company serves automotive, coal, fertilizers, temperature controlled cargo, forest products, dimensional, grain, metal and minerals, petroleum and chemicals, consumer goods, and third party logistics applications. Canadian National Railway Company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Exchange Ticker
FRA (Germany) CY2.F
NYQ (United States) CNI
TOR (Canada) CNR.TO
SAO (Brazil) CNIC34.SA
MEX (Mexico) CNIN.MX
Dividend Yield

2.55% (5y avg: 2.01%)

Annual Dividends

3.66 CAD

Next ex. div date

March 10, 2026

Payout Ratio

46.90%

Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027 1.01 CAD
2026 3.85 CAD
2025 3.55 CAD
2024 3.38 CAD
2023 3.16 CAD
2022 2.93 CAD
2021 2.46 CAD
2020 2.30 CAD
2019 2.15 CAD
2018 1.82 CAD
2017 1.65 CAD
2016 1.50 CAD
2015 1.25 CAD
2014 1.00 CAD
2013 1.51 CAD
2012 1.50 CAD
2011 1.30 CAD
2010 1.08 CAD
2009 1.01 CAD
2008 0.92 CAD
2007 0.84 CAD
2006 0.65 CAD
2005 1.00 CAD
2004 0.78 CAD
2003 1.25 CAD
2002 0.86 CAD
2001 0.78 CAD
2000 0.70 CAD
1999 1.05 CAD
1998 1.06 CAD
1997 0.92 CAD
1996 0.20 CAD

Yearly aggregated dividends

Dividends

Canadian National Railway Company
Mar 31, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.915 CAD
Canadian National Railway Company
Dec 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.8875 CAD
Canadian National Railway Company
Sep 29, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.8875 CAD
Canadian National Railway Company
Jun 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.8875 CAD

Historical Split Corporate Actions

Split Date Split Ratio to 1
Feb. 19, 2004 1.500000
Feb. 20, 2006 2.000000
Dec. 2, 2013 2.000000
Sept. 21, 1999 2.000000
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