CNI

NYSE · Road & Rail

Canadian Natl Railway Co

Q: Who are Canadian Natl Railway Co's main competitors?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is CN's most direct Canadian rival and competes aggressively for intermodal and bulk freight across overlapping corridors. In the U.S., Union Pacific and BNSF (owned by Berkshire Hathaway) compete where CN's U.S. network operates. For specific commodities like grain, trucking companies also provide competitive pressure on shorter hauls.

Q: What is CNI's stock price today?

CNI last closed at $101.80, up 0.82% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $126.11 and a high of $154.63. The current price represents 0% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

Q: What do Wall Street analysts say about CNI?

Among 28 analysts covering CNI, the consensus rating is Buy — 16 rate it a buy, 11 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $75.29, implying 26% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Q: Is Canadian Natl Railway Co profitable?

Canadian Natl Railway Co generated $23.83B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $6.50B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 27.3% is strong by most industry standards.

Q: What is CNI's P/E ratio?

CNI trades at a P/E ratio of 19.43 on trailing earnings of $7.57 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Road & Rail sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

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$101.80

+0.83 (+0.82%)

As of Mar 25, 6:51 PM ET ·

Day Range $100.58 — $102.03

52W Range $126.11 — $154.63

Performance

1D —

1W —

1M —

3M +3.15%

6M +9.60%

1Y +3.51%

YTD +1.50%

Open$101.93

Previous Close$100.97

Day High$102.03

Day Low$100.58

52W High$154.63

52W Low$126.11

Volume—

Avg Volume2.62M

Market Cap91.70B

P/E Ratio19.43

EPS$7.57

SectorRoad & Rail

Technical Indicators

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SMA 50 $100.06 Above

SMA 200 $98.60 Above

RSI (14) 70.7 Overbought

Trend Golden Cross Bullish

Analyst Ratings

Buy

28 analysts

16 Buy 11 Hold 1 Sell

Price Target -26.0% upside

Current
$101.80

Target
$75.29

$48.92 $75.29 avg $114.08

Key Financials

	FY 2026	FY 2025	FY 2024
Revenue	23.83B	23.74B	15.10B
Net Income	6.50B	5.83B	1.19B
Profit Margin	27.3%	25.9%	7.9%
EBITDA	12.50B	11.83B	2.36B
Free Cash Flow	—	—	1.02B
Rev Growth	+0.4%	+0.4%	+3.4%
Debt/Equity	0.98	0.98	0.69

Dividend

Dividend Yield2.44%

Annual Dividend$3.56

Payout Ratio46.8%

Frequencyquarterly

Ex-Dividend—

Pay Date—

About Canadian Natl Railway Co

Canadian National Railway Company is a leading North American freight railroad headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The company operates an extensive rail network spanning Canada and the central United States, connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico coasts. CN transports a diversified portfolio of goods including petroleum and chemicals, grain and fertilizers, coal, metals and minerals, forest products, intermodal containers, and automotive products. The company's railway serves major ports, metropolitan areas, and industrial centers across its three-country network.

Road & Rail Peers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change	P/E	Mkt Cap
UBER	Uber Technologies Inc.	$72.34	-3.70%	15.4	155.06B
UNP	Union Pacific Corp	$239.67	+0.55%	19.4	138.66B
CP	Canadian Pacific Kansas City	$79.84	+0.76%	23.4	96.81B
CSX	Csx Corp	$39.69	+2.11%	26.5	76.52B
NSC	Norfolk Southern Corp	$284.86	+0.43%	23.7	68.01B
ODFL	Old Dominion Freight Line	$189.05	+2.17%	39.8	40.70B

CNI Frequently Asked Questions

What does Canadian Natl Railway Co do?

Canadian National is the only railroad in North America with tracks reaching three coastlines — Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. That geographic reach lets it serve as a critical link for cross-continental freight movement, particularly for bulk commodities like grain, potash, coal, and crude oil that have no practical alternative to rail. Beyond bulk, CN moves intermodal containers, forest products, and automotive parts. Revenue comes from freight rate per ton-mile, and CN is consistently among the most efficient large railroads in the world by operating ratio.

Is CNI stock a good investment?

CN Rail's unique transcontinental network gives it a structural moat: you cannot replicate 20,000+ miles of track. The railroad industry's oligopolistic structure in North America limits competitive threats, and freight volumes have historically grown with GDP. Valuation tends to reflect this quality with a premium P/E. Risks include economic slowdowns that reduce freight volumes, agricultural yield variability, and ongoing labor relations in the Canadian rail industry. Fuel efficiency gains also help protect margins when energy costs rise.

Who are Canadian Natl Railway Co's main competitors?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is CN's most direct Canadian rival and competes aggressively for intermodal and bulk freight across overlapping corridors. In the U.S., Union Pacific and BNSF (owned by Berkshire Hathaway) compete where CN's U.S. network operates. For specific commodities like grain, trucking companies also provide competitive pressure on shorter hauls.

Does Canadian Natl Railway Co pay dividends?

CN Rail has raised its dividend every year since going public in 1995, compounding payouts at a rate that has far outpaced inflation over that period. The dividend growth track record spans nearly three decades without interruption, funded by the company's consistent free cash flow generation. The yield typically sits around 2–3%, with the company also returning cash through buyback programs that have steadily reduced the share count.

What is CNI's stock price today?

CNI last closed at $101.80, up 0.82% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $126.11 and a high of $154.63. The current price represents 0% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

What do Wall Street analysts say about CNI?

Among 28 analysts covering CNI, the consensus rating is Buy — 16 rate it a buy, 11 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $75.29, implying 26% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Is Canadian Natl Railway Co profitable?

Canadian Natl Railway Co generated $23.83B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $6.50B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 27.3% is strong by most industry standards.

What is CNI's P/E ratio?

CNI trades at a P/E ratio of 19.43 on trailing earnings of $7.57 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Road & Rail sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

How has CNI stock performed recently?

Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: +3.15% (3M), +9.60% (6M), +3.51% (1Y), +1.50% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether CNI is outperforming or lagging the broader market.