Canadian National Railway (CNR) Dividend Yield, Date & History C$137.38 +0.73 (+0.53%) As of 02:35 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesBuy This Stock Canadian National Railway Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.46%Annual DividendC$3.38Recent Dividend Payment Dec. 30 Dividend Payout Ratio 36.54% Canadian National Railway (CNR) pays an annual dividend of C$3.38 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.46%. The most recent payment of C$0.85 per share was paid on Monday, December 30, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, December 9. The company currently pays out 36.54% of its earnings and 703.30% 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 HistoryCNR 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 CNR 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 Remove Ads Canadian National Railway vs. The CompetitionCompare Canadian National Railway's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Industrials and TSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeCanadian National RailwayIndustrials CompaniesTSE CompaniesAnnual DividendC$3.38C$0.13C$1.07Dividend Yield2.47%3.60%6.84%Canadian 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 Earnings36.54%Based on This Year's Estimate40.92%Based on Cashflow707.06% 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 Date10/22/2024Quarterly$0.8450 - 2.18%12/9/202412/9/202412/30/20249/6/2024quarterly$0.8450 - 2.04%9/6/20249/27/20249/27/20244/23/2024Quarterly$0.8450 - 2.01%6/7/20246/7/20246/28/20241/23/2024Quarterly$0.8450+$0.05506.96%2.03%3/6/20243/7/20243/28/202410/24/2023quarterly$0.79 - 2.18%12/6/202312/7/202312/28/2023 Get the Latest News and Ratings for CNR 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. 9/7/2023Quarterly$0.79 - 2.14%9/7/20239/29/20239/29/20234/24/2023Quarterly$0.79-$0.03754.53%1.87%6/8/20236/9/20236/30/2023This table shows Canadian National Railway's dividend 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. Remove Ads Canadian National Railway Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Canadian National Railway's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Canadian National Railway is 2.47%. Learn more on CNR's dividend yield history. How much is Canadian National Railway's annual dividend? The annual dividend for CNR shares is C$3.38. Learn more on CNR'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 C$0.85 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, December 30, 2024. When was Canadian National Railway's most recent ex-dividend date? Canadian National Railway's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, December 9, 2024. When did Canadian National Railway last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of C$0.05 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. What is Canadian National Railway's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for CNR is: 36.54% based on the trailing year of earnings 40.92% based on this year's estimates 707.06% based on cash flow Is Canadian National Railway a good dividend stock? Canadian National Railway's dividend yield of 2.31% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. Canadian National Railway's dividend payout ratio of 36.54% 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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