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

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$90.70 +2.60 (+2.95%)
Closing price 10/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$90.53 -0.17 (-0.19%)
As of 10/22/2026 07:46 PM Eastern
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
14

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CP.

Consensus Price Target

$111.83
23.30% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is $111.83. 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 23.30% from the current price of $90.70.
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
10/23/25 to 10/23/26
1 Month Ago
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
3 Months Ago
7/25/25 to 7/25/26
1 Year Ago
10/23/24 to 10/23/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 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$111.83$113.08$109.62$91.38
Forecasted Upside23.30% Upside28.00% Upside18.63% Upside20.20% 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
2.94
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside23.30% Upside140.96% Upside15.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Neutral News
Positive News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/7/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Ariel Rosa
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingCautious
10/2/2026
Susquehanna logo
Susquehanna
4 of 5 stars
Bascome Majors
Bascome Majors
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetPositive$106.00 ➝ $98.00+15.97%
9/30/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/24/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/8/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
7/30/2026Set Target$99.00+11.70%
7/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/15/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/8/2026 UpgradeHold
7/8/2026Boost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $100.00+13.49%
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%
6/15/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$142.00+67.98%
4/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Moderate Buy
4/15/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/31/2026 Lower Target$129.00+52.60%
3/31/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$85.41 ➝ $90.00+16.72%
12/8/2025 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
10/30/2025Set Target$90.00+23.53%
6/2/2025Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$91.00+11.40%
5/16/2025Boost TargetBuy$82.00 ➝ $90.00+10.61%
4/14/2025Lower TargetHold$85.00 ➝ $79.00+7.19%
2/3/2025DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell
1/30/2025Reiterated RatingHold
1/8/2025UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$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 Tuesday, October 20, 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 third-quarter results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.92 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.89, while revenue of $2.93 billion also exceeded the projected $2.89 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance and top-line growth of 12.6% year-over-year.
  • The stock currently trades at $87.26, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $107.80 set by analysts, suggesting substantial upside potential as the market may be undervaluing the company's recent earnings momentum and strategic position in the North American freight market.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," supported by recent upgrades such as Zacks Research raising its rating to "strong-buy" and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce increasing its price target to C$143.00, indicating institutional confidence in the company's long-term trajectory.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited offers a stable income stream with a dividend yield of 0.89% and a conservative payout ratio of 24.76%, allowing the company to retain the majority of its earnings for reinvestment while still providing shareholders with a consistent return on investment.
  • As the first single-line railroad connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the company benefits from a unique transcontinental network that transports a diverse range of freight including grain, energy, and intermodal shipments, providing a competitive advantage in a market where it recently set grain transportation records.

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 is relatively high with a P/E ratio of 28.06, which may limit upside potential if earnings growth slows, and the stock has a beta of 1.13, indicating it is more volatile than the broader market and susceptible to economic downturns.
  • Short interest has been rising significantly, with shares shorted increasing to 19,408,490 as of September 30, 2026, representing a 2.22% short percentage of float, which suggests that a notable portion of the market is betting on a price decline and could create downward pressure on the stock.
  • Several institutional investors have recently reduced their stakes, including Value Partners Investments Inc. which cut its position by 22.5% and Sustainable Growth Advisers LP which lowered its holdings by 38.2% in the third quarter, indicating a potential loss of confidence among large holders.
  • The company's balance sheet shows a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.50, both below 1.0, which indicates that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited may face challenges in meeting its short-term financial obligations with its current assets, potentially signaling liquidity constraints.
  • Despite recent beats, the company's earnings per share has declined year-over-year in some periods, such as the first quarter of 2026 where EPS was $0.76 compared to $1.06 a year earlier, suggesting that the recent growth may not be sustainable and that underlying profitability is under pressure.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is $111.83, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings 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 23.30% 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 Citigroup, Evercore, Royal Bank Of Canada, Susquehanna, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research 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 10/7/2026.
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