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Canadian National Railway (CNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$132.95 +0.75 (+0.57%)
As of 08/29/2025 04:22 PM Eastern
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Canadian National Railway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 19 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
10

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CNR.

Consensus Price Target

C$155.79
17.18% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian National Railway, the average price target is C$155.79. The highest price target for CNR is C$174.00, while the lowest price target for CNR is C$121.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.18% from the current price of C$132.95.
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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CNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/1/24 to 9/1/25		1 Month Ago
8/2/24 to 8/2/25		3 Months Ago
6/3/24 to 6/3/25		1 Year Ago
9/2/23 to 9/1/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$155.79C$155.79C$159.43C$179.29
Forecasted Upside17.18% Upside21.67% Upside9.66% Upside12.91% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

CNR 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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CNR 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 National Railway Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian National RailwayIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.58
2.68
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/23/2025Evercore ISI
3 of 5 stars		 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/23/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars		 Lower TargetBuyC$168.00 ➝ C$165.00+25.99%
7/23/2025ATB Capital
5 of 5 stars		 Lower TargetSector PerformC$155.00 ➝ C$150.00+14.54%
7/23/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralC$154.00 ➝ C$163.00+24.47%
7/23/2025National Bankshares
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$170.00 ➝ C$150.00+14.54%
7/23/2025Scotiabank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperformC$165.00 ➝ C$153.00+16.83%
7/23/2025BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperformC$168.00 ➝ C$163.00+24.47%
7/23/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperformC$161.00 ➝ C$157.00+19.88%
7/23/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$135.00+3.08%
7/23/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuyC$123.00 ➝ C$121.00-7.61%
7/22/2025National Bank Financial
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/17/2025Raymond James Financial
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Moderate BuyC$150.00 ➝ C$162.00+15.38%
6/27/2025Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		K. Ruggeri
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold
5/22/2025CIBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$146.00 ➝ C$155.00+5.31%
5/6/2025Susquehanna
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		B. Majors
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/2/2025Desjardins
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuyC$169.00 ➝ C$160.00+14.51%
5/2/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuyC$172.00 ➝ C$174.00+24.53%
2/3/2025Loop Capital
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		R. Paterson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
10/23/2024Veritas
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		D. Fong
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/9/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		D. Vernon
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetC$179.00 ➝ C$173.00+11.22%
10/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		C. Wetherbee
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
7/24/2024Stephens
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		D. Imbro
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold
1/24/2024Veritas Investment Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ ReduceC$168.00+0.41%

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Should I Buy Canadian National Railway Stock? CNR 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, August 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian National Railway pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Canadian National Railway
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian National Railway:

  • The current stock price is around C$138, which reflects a stable investment opportunity in the rail industry.
  • Canadian National Railway has a strong market capitalization of C$79.78 billion, indicating a robust position in the market.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend yield of 2.8%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.77, the stock may be considered undervalued compared to industry peers, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent insider buying activity indicates confidence from company leadership, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.

Canadian National Railway
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Canadian National Railway for these reasons:

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 107.59, which may indicate financial risk and reliance on debt financing.
  • With a current ratio of 0.64, the company may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, raising concerns about liquidity.
  • The price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.38 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.65, suggests that the stock may not perform well in uncertain economic conditions.
  • Recent fluctuations in revenue sources, particularly in intermodal and petroleum sectors, could impact overall financial stability.

CNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian National Railway is C$155.79, with a high forecast of C$174.00 and a low forecast of C$121.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNR shares.

According to analysts, Canadian National Railway's stock has a predicted upside of 17.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian National Railway's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Canadian National Railway less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian National Railway is 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how CNR compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:CNR) was last updated on 9/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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