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

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$91.69 +0.09 (+0.10%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Canadian Pacific Kansas City - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CP.

Consensus Price Target

$108.60
18.44% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is $108.60. The highest price target for CP is $145.00, while the lowest price target for CP is $90.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.44% from the current price of $91.69.
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
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$108.60$108.60$98.63$92.30
Forecasted Upside18.44% Upside18.53% Upside9.23% Upside20.44% 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 CityIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.87
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.44% Upside94.20% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/30/2026
Walter Spracklin
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$139.00 ➝ $145.00+63.61%
7/30/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
Jonathan Chappell
Jonathan Chappell
5 of 5 stars
Set Target$99.00+11.70%
7/30/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Ariel Rosa
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$106.00 ➝ $109.00+24.21%
7/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/15/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/14/2026Boost TargetPositive$104.00 ➝ $106.00+15.99%
7/8/2026 UpgradeHold
7/8/2026Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $100.00+13.49%
7/2/2026 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
6/25/2026Set TargetOverweight$99.00 ➝ $102.00+17.18%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOutperformerC$140.00 ➝ C$143.00
6/16/2026Set Target$105.00+17.34%
4/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyModerate Buy
4/15/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/31/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$85.41 ➝ $90.00+16.72%
12/8/2025 UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight
10/30/2025Set Target$90.00+23.53%
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%
2/3/2025DowngradeBuySell
1/30/2025Reiterated RatingHold
1/8/2025UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$86.00+11.44%

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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 Friday, September 4, 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:

  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited recently reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.92 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.89, while also generating revenue of $2.93 billion which exceeded the projected $2.89 billion. This demonstrates the company's ability to outperform market forecasts and maintain robust operational efficiency, a key indicator of fundamental strength for value-oriented investors.
  • The company has established a unique competitive advantage by operating an integrated rail network that spans Canada, the United States, and Mexico, providing a single-line rail connection across all three countries. This transborder footprint streamlines cross-border freight flows and offers shippers direct rail access from production centers to Mexican markets, creating a logistical moat that is difficult for competitors to replicate in the North American freight sector.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited is currently trading at $91.69, which is below the average analyst price target of $108.60, suggesting significant potential for capital appreciation. With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from financial analysts, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected future earnings, offering an attractive entry point for investors seeking growth in the transportation sector.
  • Recent operational data indicates strong demand for the company's services, as Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited set a new August monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.54 million metric tonnes and 26,051 carloads in August 2026. This record-breaking performance marks a strong start to the new crop year and signals high utilization rates and solid revenue generation from its core bulk commodity business.
  • Institutional investor confidence in the company remains high, with 72.20% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Recent filings show that major entities such as Invesco Ltd. and FIL Ltd have increased their stakes in the company, indicating that sophisticated market participants are accumulating shares and viewing Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited as a stable, long-term investment opportunity.

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:

  • The company's valuation may be considered expensive for some investors, with a P/E ratio of 29.48, which is significantly higher than the broader market average. This high multiple implies that the stock price already incorporates substantial future growth expectations, leaving little room for error if earnings growth slows or if macroeconomic conditions negatively impact freight demand.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited carries a relatively high level of financial leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. While this is manageable, it indicates that the company relies on borrowed funds to finance its operations and expansion, which can increase financial risk and interest expense obligations, particularly in an environment where interest rates remain elevated or economic conditions deteriorate.
  • The company's liquidity position is somewhat constrained, as indicated by a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.50. These ratios suggest that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has fewer current assets than current liabilities, which could limit its ability to meet short-term obligations without accessing additional financing or selling assets, potentially posing a risk during periods of financial stress.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 18,735,997 as of the most recent record date, representing a 3.06% month-to-month increase. This growing short interest suggests that some market participants are betting against the stock's future performance, which could indicate underlying concerns about the company's growth prospects or operational challenges that are not yet fully reflected in the price.
  • The company's dividend yield of 0.87% is relatively low compared to other value-oriented stocks in the transportation sector, which may be disappointing for income-focused investors. While the dividend is sustainable with a payout ratio of 25.08%, the modest yield offers limited income generation, making the stock less attractive for investors seeking a strong cash flow return on their investment.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is $108.60, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CP shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock has a predicted upside of 18.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Evercore, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, Stephens, Susquehanna, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Canadian Pacific Kansas City analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/30/2026.
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