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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Railroads, line-haul operating
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
SymbolNYSE:CNI
CUSIPN/A
Phone514-399-7091
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.54
Current Ratio0.64
Quick Ratio0.52
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio23.09
Forward P/E Ratio21.32
P/E Growth2.28
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.06 billion
Price / Sales6.46
Cash Flow$5.2536 per share
Price / Cash16.88
Book Value$17.30 per share
Price / Book5.13
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.84
Net Income$4.23 billion
Net Margins42.08%
Return on Equity22.90%
Return on Assets9.81%
Miscellaneous
Employees23,945
Outstanding Shares732,580,000
Market Cap$64.97 billion
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, July 25th. Investors of record on Friday, September 7th will be given a dividend of $0.3429 per share on Friday, September 28th. This represents a $1.37 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.55%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 6th. View Canadian National Railway's Dividend History.
How will Canadian National Railway's stock buyback program work?
Canadian National Railway announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Wednesday, October 25th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase 31,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Canadian National Railway's earnings last quarter?
Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 24th. The transportation company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.46. The transportation company had revenue of $3.63 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.57 billion. Canadian National Railway had a net margin of 42.08% and a return on equity of 22.90%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.34 EPS. View Canadian National Railway's Earnings History.
When is Canadian National Railway's next earnings date?
What guidance has Canadian National Railway issued on next quarter's earnings?
Canadian National Railway updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 24th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.30-5.45 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $5.26.
What price target have analysts set for CNI?
20 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Canadian National Railway's shares. Their predictions range from $77.00 to $102.00. On average, they anticipate Canadian National Railway's share price to reach $88.8810 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Canadian National Railway.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Canadian National Railway?
20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Canadian National Railway.
Who are some of Canadian National Railway's key competitors?
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 63)
- Mr. Ghislain Houle, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 54)
- Mr. Michael A. Cory, Exec. VP & COO (Age 56)
- Mr. Sean Finn, Chief Legal Officer, Exec. VP of Corp. Services & Corp. Sec. (Age 59)
- 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 variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.41%), TD Asset Management Inc. (2.24%), Bank of Montreal Can (2.20%), Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec (1.91%), CIBC World Markets Inc. (1.11%) and Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (1.01%). Company insiders that own Canadian National Railway stock include Michael Leslie Hunter and Peter Lee. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Canadian National Railway.
Which institutional investors are selling Canadian National Railway stock?
CNI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Bank of Montreal Can, Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, CIBC World Markets Inc., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., TD Asset Management Inc. and Schroder Investment Management Group. View Insider Buying and Selling for Canadian National Railway.
Which institutional investors are buying Canadian National Railway stock?
CNI stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Toronto Dominion Bank, Fiera Capital Corp, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Addenda Capital Inc., USS Investment Management Ltd, Morgan Stanley, Intact Investment Management Inc. and Bridgewater Associates LP. 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 $88.68.
How big of a company is Canadian National Railway?
Canadian National Railway has a market capitalization of $64.97 billion and generates $10.06 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $4.23 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.84 on an earnings per share basis. Canadian National Railway employs 23,945 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 W, MONTREAL A8, H3B 2M9. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 514-399-7091.
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