
Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR - Free Report) NYSE: CNI - Analysts at Atb Cap Markets lifted their Q4 2025 earnings per share estimates for Canadian National Railway in a research report issued to clients and investors on Sunday, July 6th. Atb Cap Markets analyst C. Murray now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $2.08 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $2.07. The consensus estimate for Canadian National Railway's current full-year earnings is $8.26 per share.
A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on CNR. Royal Bank Of Canada set a C$163.00 price objective on Canadian National Railway and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 5th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price target on Canadian National Railway from C$175.00 to C$168.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 2nd. Susquehanna raised Canadian National Railway from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 6th. ATB Capital decreased their price target on Canadian National Railway from C$156.00 to C$155.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Finally, CIBC boosted their price target on Canadian National Railway from C$146.00 to C$155.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and four have issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of C$159.71.
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Canadian National Railway Stock Performance
Shares of CNR traded down C$0.24 on Wednesday, reaching C$143.42. 993,046 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,363,994. The firm has a market cap of C$89.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.51, a P/E/G ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 107.59, a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.58. Canadian National Railway has a 12 month low of C$130.02 and a 12 month high of C$169.49. The stock's 50-day moving average price is C$142.97 and its 200-day moving average price is C$143.12.
Insider Buying and Selling at Canadian National Railway
In related news, Director Susan C. Jones acquired 1,461 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 6th. The stock was acquired at an average price of C$136.62 per share, for a total transaction of C$199,600.80. Also, Director Shauneen Elizabeth Bruder acquired 627 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 25th. The stock was bought at an average price of C$139.47 per share, with a total value of C$87,448.44. Corporate insiders own 2.64% of the company's stock.
Canadian National Railway Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 9th were paid a dividend of $0.8875 per share. This represents a $3.55 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.48%. This is a positive change from Canadian National Railway's previous quarterly dividend of $0.85. Canadian National Railway's dividend payout ratio is 36.54%.
Canadian National Railway Company Profile
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Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2019, CN delivered almost 6 million carloads over its 19,600 miles of track. CN generated roughly CAD 14 billion in total revenue by hauling intermodal containers (25% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (16%), forest products (12%), metals and mining (11%), automotive shipments (6%), and coal (4%).
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