Canadian National Railway (CNI) Dividend Yield, Date & History

$125.23
+0.45 (+0.36%)
(As of 04:10 PM ET)

Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.99%
Annual Dividend
$2.49
Dividend Increase
Track Record
1 Year
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
10.27%
Dividend Payout Ratio
39.71%
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 28
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Canadian National Railway vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian National RailwayTransportation CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.49$1.51$1.52
Dividend Yield1.99%381.30%353.03%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth10.27%2,385.76%1,362.61%
Track Record1 year5 years9 years

Canadian National Railway Dividend Payout Ratio

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings39.71%
Based on This Year's Estimates41.99%
Based on Next Year's Estimates37.67%
Based on Cashflow32.10%

Canadian National Railway Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/23/2024Quarterly$0.62502.04%6/7/20246/7/20246/28/2024
1/23/2024Quarterly$0.63802.08%3/6/20243/7/20243/28/2024
10/24/2023quarterly$0.58112.2%12/6/202312/7/202312/28/2023
7/25/2023quarterly$0.59962%9/7/20239/8/20239/29/2023
4/24/2023quarterly$0.58351.9%6/8/20236/9/20236/30/2023
1/24/2023quarterly$0.59061.8%3/9/20233/10/20233/31/2023
10/25/2022Quarterly$0.531.78%12/7/202212/8/202212/29/2022
7/26/2022Quarterly$0.56901.86%9/7/20229/8/20229/29/2022
4/26/2022Quarterly$0.58601.93%6/8/20226/9/20226/30/2022
1/25/2022Quarterly$0.57901.95%3/9/20223/10/20223/31/2022
10/20/2021quarterly$0.49771.5%12/8/202112/9/202112/30/2021
7/22/2021quarterly$0.48271.9%9/7/20219/8/20219/29/2021
4/28/2021quarterly$0.49641.8%6/8/20216/9/20216/30/2021
1/28/2021quarterly$0.48031.9%3/9/20213/10/20213/31/2021
10/20/2020Quarterly$0.43201.65%12/8/202012/9/202012/30/2020
7/21/2020Quarterly$0.42501.75%9/8/20209/9/20209/30/2020
4/28/2020quarterly$0.40972%6/8/20206/9/20206/30/2020
1/28/2020Quarterly$0.44301.89%3/9/20203/10/20203/31/2020
10/22/2019Quarterly$0.40601.83%12/6/201912/9/201912/30/2019
7/23/2019Quarterly$0.41101.75%9/6/20199/9/20199/30/2019
4/30/2019quarterly$0.39821.72%6/6/20196/7/20196/28/2019
1/30/2019quarterly$0.40261.93%3/7/20193/8/20193/29/2019
10/24/2018quarterly$0.34771.69%12/6/201812/7/201812/28/2018
7/25/2018quarterly$0.34291.53%9/6/20189/7/20189/28/2018
4/24/2018quarterly$0.36031.92%6/7/20186/8/20186/29/2018
1/24/2018quarterly$0.36651.84%3/7/20183/8/20183/29/2018
10/25/2017quarterly$0.33041.62%12/7/201712/8/201712/29/2017
7/26/2017quarterly$0.32761.65%9/7/20179/8/20179/29/2017
4/25/2017quarterly$0.30591.67%6/7/20176/9/20176/30/2017
1/25/2017quarterly$0.30971.77%3/8/20173/10/20173/31/2017
10/26/2016Quarterly$0.2812/7/201612/9/201612/30/2016
7/25/2016$0.28809/7/20169/9/20169/30/2016
4/26/2016$0.29906/7/20166/9/20166/30/2016
1/26/2016Quarterly$0.26803/8/20163/10/20163/31/2016
10/27/2015$0.313012/8/201512/10/201512/31/2015
7/20/2015$0.25609/4/20159/9/20159/30/2015
4/21/2015quarterly$0.25431.55%6/5/20156/9/20156/30/2015
1/28/2015quarterly$0.31253/6/20153/10/20153/31/2015
10/22/2014quarterly$0.22211.33%12/8/201412/10/201412/31/2014
7/22/2014quarterly$0.23271.34%9/5/20149/9/20149/30/2014
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4/23/2014quarterly$0.22721.57%6/5/20146/9/20146/30/2014
2/3/2014quarterly$0.22421.69%3/6/20143/10/20143/31/2014
10/22/2013$0.209012/6/201312/10/201312/31/2013
10/23/2013quarterly$0.20891.5%12/6/201212/10/201212/31/2013
7/23/2013quarterly$0.41321.67%9/5/20139/9/20139/30/2013
4/23/2013quarterly$0.431.77%6/5/20136/7/20136/28/2013
1/22/2013quarterly$0.431.86%3/5/20133/7/20133/28/2013
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Canadian National Railway Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canadian National Railway's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield for Canadian National Railway is 1.99%. Learn more on CNI's dividend yield history.

How much is Canadian National Railway's annual dividend?

The annual dividend for CNI shares is $2.49. 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 is Canadian National Railway's next dividend payment?

Canadian National Railway's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.6250 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, June 28, 2024.

When was Canadian National Railway's most recent dividend payment?

Canadian National Railway's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.6380 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

When is Canadian National Railway's ex-dividend date?

Canadian National Railway's next ex-dividend date is Friday, June 7, 2024.

When was Canadian National Railway's most recent ex-dividend date?

Canadian National Railway's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Is Canadian National Railway's dividend growing?

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 10.27% per year.

What track record does Canadian National Railway have of raising its dividend?

Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 1 year.

When did Canadian National Railway last increase or decrease its dividend?

The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0130 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

What is Canadian National Railway's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for CNI is:
  • 39.71% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 41.99% based on this year's estimates
  • 37.67% based on next year's estimates
  • 32.10% based on cash flow
This page (NYSE:CNI) was last updated on 4/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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