Canadian National Railway (CNI) Dividend Yield, Date & History $104.95 +0.08 (+0.08%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$105.00 +0.05 (+0.05%) As of 07:00 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Canadian National Railway Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.34%Annual Dividend$2.46Recent Dividend Payment Mar. 31 Dividend Increase Track Record 3 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 10.89%Dividend Payout Ratio 47.95% Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays an annual dividend of $2.46 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.34%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.6159 per share was paid on Monday, March 31, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, March 10. CNI has grown its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 3.51%. The company currently pays out 47.95% of its earnings and 32.77% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryCNI Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Canadian National Railway's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Canadian National Railway in Dividend Calculator CNI Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Canadian National Railway's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Canadian National Railway in Dividend Yield Calculator Canadian National Railway vs. The CompetitionCompare Canadian National Railway's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeCanadian National RailwayTransportation CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.46$0.01$1.42Dividend Yield2.34%3.69%3.91%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth10.89%18.99%11.29%Track Record3 years7 years11 yearsCanadian National Railway Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings47.95%Based on This Year's Estimate44.57%Based on Next Year's Estimate39.61%Based on Cashflow32.76% Canadian National Railway Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date1/31/2025quarterly$0.6159+$0.00510.83%2.3%3/10/20253/10/20253/31/202510/22/2024quarterly$0.6108-$0.00320.52%2.2%12/9/202412/9/202412/30/20247/23/2024quarterly$0.6140-$0.01101.76%2.1%9/6/20249/6/20249/27/20244/23/2024Quarterly$0.6250-$0.01302.04%2.04%6/7/20246/7/20246/28/20241/23/2024Quarterly$0.6380+$0.05699.79%2.08%3/6/20243/7/20243/28/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for CNI and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Canadian National Railway and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/24/2023quarterly$0.5811-$0.01853.09%2.2%12/6/202312/7/202312/28/20237/25/2023quarterly$0.5996+$0.01612.76%2%9/7/20239/8/20239/29/2023This table shows Canadian National Railway's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Canadian National Railway Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Canadian National Railway's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Canadian National Railway is 2.34%. Learn more on CNI's dividend yield history. How much is Canadian National Railway's annual dividend? The annual dividend for CNI shares is $2.46. Learn more on CNI's annual dividend history. How often does Canadian National Railway pay dividends? Canadian National Railway pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Canadian National Railway's most recent dividend payment? Canadian National Railway's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.6159 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, March 31, 2025. When was Canadian National Railway's most recent ex-dividend date? Canadian National Railway's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, March 10, 2025. Is Canadian National Railway's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 10.89% per year. What track record does Canadian National Railway have of raising its dividend? Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years. When did Canadian National Railway last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0051 on Friday, January 31, 2025. What is Canadian National Railway's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for CNI is: 47.95% based on the trailing year of earnings 44.57% based on this year's estimates 39.61% based on next year's estimates 32.76% based on cash flow Is Canadian National Railway a good dividend stock? Canadian National Railway's dividend yield of 2.30% is lower than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend. The company's 3 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Canadian National Railway's dividend payout ratio of 47.95% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Canadian National Railway stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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