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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$85.44 +0.22 (+0.26%)
As of 01:37 PM Eastern
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
10

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CP.

Consensus Price Target

$95.30
11.54% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is $95.30. The highest price target for CP is $127.00, while the lowest price target for CP is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.54% from the current price of $85.44.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/8/25 to 5/8/26
1 Month Ago
4/8/25 to 4/8/26
3 Months Ago
2/7/25 to 2/7/26
1 Year Ago
5/8/24 to 5/8/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$95.30$92.45$92.00$90.71
Forecasted Upside11.54% Upside13.25% Upside14.29% Upside23.09% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian Pacific Kansas CityTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.79
2.17
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.49% Upside17.99% Upside15.60% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/30/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Brandon Oglenski
Brandon Oglenski
4 of 5 stars
Set TargetOverweight$91.00 ➝ $99.00+17.65%
4/30/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Ariel Rosa
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$93.00 ➝ $97.00+12.13%
4/30/2026
Walter Spracklin
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$128.00 ➝ $127.00+47.04%
4/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyModerate Buy
4/15/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/9/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
3/31/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$85.41 ➝ $90.00+16.72%
1/29/2026Lower TargetOutperform$87.00 ➝ $85.00+18.39%
12/8/2025 UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight
10/30/2025Set Target$87.00+19.42%
10/30/2025Set Target$90.00+23.53%
10/30/2025 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/31/2025Boost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $97.00+31.65%
6/2/2025Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$91.00+11.40%
5/16/2025Boost TargetBuy$82.00 ➝ $90.00+10.61%
4/14/2025Lower TargetHold$85.00 ➝ $79.00+7.19%
3/26/2025 Set Target$90.00+22.34%
2/3/2025DowngradeBuySell
1/30/2025Reiterated RatingHold
1/8/2025UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$86.00+11.44%
1/7/2025 Lower TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $90.00+17.28%

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Should I Buy Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock? CP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian Pacific Kansas City pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited:

  • Recent positive forecasts from analysts, including a price target increase to $97.00, suggest potential upside for investors.
  • The current stock price is around $86.76, which is below the average price target of $95.30, indicating a possible buying opportunity.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has a strong market capitalization of approximately $77.41 billion, reflecting its stability and growth potential in the transportation sector.
  • The company reported a revenue increase of 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing its ability to grow even in challenging market conditions.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.1% and a payout ratio of 20.74%, investors can expect a steady income stream from their investment.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited for these reasons:

  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with one firm moving from a "strong-buy" to a "moderate buy," indicating potential concerns about future performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $68.42, which may raise concerns about its volatility and risk for investors.
  • Despite a positive revenue report, the company missed earnings expectations by $0.04, which could signal underlying issues that investors should consider.
  • Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with some rating it as a "sell," which may create uncertainty for potential investors.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, while manageable, indicates that the company does carry some debt, which could impact its financial flexibility in the future.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is $95.30, with a high forecast of $127.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CP shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock has a predicted upside of 11.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Barclays, Citigroup, National Bank Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian Pacific Kansas City more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "transportation" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CP) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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