Canadian National Railway Company engages in rail and related transportation business. The company transports cargo serving exporters, importers, retailers, farmers, and manufacturers. It operates a network of approximately 20,000 route miles of track spans Canada and mid-America connecting the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Gulf of Mexico. The company serves the cities and ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile (Alabama), as well as the metropolitan areas of Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, Chicago, Memphis, Detroit, Duluth (Minnesota)/Superior (Wisconsin), and Jackson (Mississippi) with connections to various points in North America. Canadian National Railway Company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry N/A
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
Phone514-399-7091
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.84 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees25,720
Next Earnings Date4/22/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canadian National Railway's stock symbol?
Canadian National Railway trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CNI."
How often does Canadian National Railway pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Canadian National Railway?
Canadian National Railway declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.4026 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $1.61 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.84%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is a positive change from Canadian National Railway's previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. View Canadian National Railway's Dividend History.
How will Canadian National Railway's stock buyback program work?
Canadian National Railway announced that its board has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, October 25th 2017, which permits the company to repurchase 31,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Canadian National Railway's earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) released its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 29th. The transportation company reported $1.49 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.38. The transportation company earned $3.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.80 billion. Canadian National Railway had a net margin of 30.19% and a return on equity of 23.28%. The company's revenue was up 15.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.20 earnings per share. View Canadian National Railway's Earnings History.
When is Canadian National Railway's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Canadian National Railway's earnings call?
Canadian National Railway will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, April 29th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What price target have analysts set for CNI?
17 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Canadian National Railway's shares. Their predictions range from $80.81 to $102.00. On average, they expect Canadian National Railway's share price to reach $91.7810 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Canadian National Railway.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Canadian National Railway?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Canadian National Railway.
Has Canadian National Railway been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about CNI stock have trended somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Canadian National Railway earned a media sentiment score of 1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the transportation company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Canadian National Railway's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Canadian National Railway include Union Pacific (UNP), United Parcel Service (UPS), CSX (CSX), Norfolk Southern (NSC), SWIRE PAC LTD/S (SWRAY), CENT JAPAN RWY/ADR (CJPRY), FedEx (FDX), DEUTSCHE POST A/S (DPSGY), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Continental (UAL), Ryanair (RYAAY), KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR (KHNGY) and DSV AS/ADR (DSDVY).
What other stocks do shareholders of Canadian National Railway own?
Who are Canadian National Railway's key executives?
Canadian National Railway's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jean-Jacques Ruest, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 64)
- Mr. Ghislain Houle, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 55)
- Mr. Michael A. Cory, Exec. VP & COO (Age 57)
- Mr. Sean Finn, Chief Legal Officer, Exec. VP of Corp. Services & Corp. Sec. (Age 60)
- Mr. Salvatore Forgione, VP of Accounting & Corp. Comptroller
Who are Canadian National Railway's major shareholders?
Canadian National Railway's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.04%), TD Asset Management Inc. (2.26%), Bank of Montreal Can (2.23%), Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd (1.45%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (1.10%) and 1832 Asset Management L.P. (0.94%). Company insiders that own Canadian National Railway stock include Michael Leslie Hunter and Peter Lee. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Canadian National Railway.
Which major investors are selling Canadian National Railway stock?
CNI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Bank of Montreal Can, 1832 Asset Management L.P., Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta as represented by Alberta Investment Management Corp, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Toronto Dominion Bank, Great West Life Assurance Co. Can and Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank. View Insider Buying and Selling for Canadian National Railway.
Which major investors are buying Canadian National Railway stock?
CNI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Norges Bank, Mackenzie Financial Corp, CIBC Asset Management Inc, Bank of Nova Scotia, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V., Fiera Capital Corp, Westpac Banking Corp and Aviva PLC. Company insiders that have bought Canadian National Railway stock in the last two years include Michael Leslie Hunter and Peter Lee. View Insider Buying and Selling for Canadian National Railway.
How do I buy shares of Canadian National Railway?
Shares of CNI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Canadian National Railway's stock price today?
One share of CNI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $87.75.
How big of a company is Canadian National Railway?
Canadian National Railway has a market capitalization of $63.63 billion and generates $10.84 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $3.34 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.16 on an earnings per share basis. Canadian National Railway employs 25,720 workers across the globe.
What is Canadian National Railway's official website?
How can I contact Canadian National Railway?
Canadian National Railway's mailing address is 935 DE LA GAUCHETIERE ST WEST, MONTREAL A8, H3B 2M9. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 514-399-7091.
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