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Canadian National Railway (CNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Canadian National Railway logo
C$157.79 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Canadian National Railway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
11

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CNR.

Consensus Price Target

C$158.00
0.13% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian National Railway, the average price target is C$158.00. The highest price target for CNR is C$178.00, while the lowest price target for CNR is C$120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.13% from the current price of C$157.79.
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
5/25/25 to 5/25/26
1 Month Ago
4/25/25 to 4/25/26
3 Months Ago
2/24/25 to 2/24/26
1 Year Ago
5/25/24 to 5/25/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$158.00C$157.19C$152.00C$159.43
Forecasted Upside0.13% Upside0.30% Upside-0.31% Downside10.55% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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
2.76
2.44
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/30/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$160.00 ➝ C$178.00+17.01%
4/30/2026
Scotia logo
Scotia
Not Rated
 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$160.00 ➝ C$162.00+6.49%
4/30/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyC$156.00 ➝ C$163.00+7.15%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$162.00 ➝ C$170.00+9.31%
4/17/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$146.00 ➝ C$150.00-0.71%
4/15/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$147.00 ➝ C$164.00+8.20%
4/13/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$164.00 ➝ C$171.00+12.09%
4/9/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$155.00 ➝ C$160.00+5.21%
4/7/2026 Boost TargetC$147.00 ➝ C$153.00+3.67%
3/31/2026 Boost TargetC$156.00 ➝ C$163.00+14.51%
2/19/2026 Boost TargetC$158.00 ➝ C$169.00+12.79%
2/2/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/2/2026 Lower TargetBuyC$166.00 ➝ C$164.00+25.82%
1/8/2026 Boost TargetC$151.00 ➝ C$154.00+11.72%
1/5/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
11/11/2025 Boost TargetC$148.00 ➝ C$152.00+13.48%
11/3/2025 Boost TargetBuyC$119.00 ➝ C$120.00-10.78%
7/23/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/23/2025 Lower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$135.00+3.08%
6/27/2025UpgradeHold
5/6/2025UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/3/2025DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
10/23/2024UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
10/7/2024UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight
7/24/2024UpgradeHold

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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 Monday, May 18, 2026. 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$134.90, which is above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in value.
  • Canadian National Railway has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of C$152.87, suggesting positive future performance.
  • The company reported strong earnings recently, with earnings per share of C$1.83, reflecting solid profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Canadian National Railway has a robust market capitalization of C$83.03 billion, indicating a strong position in the market and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
  • Analysts have noted the expansion of Canadian National Railway’s Certified Rail-Ready Sites program, which could enhance operational efficiency and attract new business, potentially boosting revenue.

Canadian National Railway
Bear Case

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

  • Recent reports indicate that earnings per share estimates have been trimmed for future periods, raising concerns about the company's long-term profitability.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, which may indicate increased financial risk and could affect its ability to manage debt obligations effectively.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts have issued neutral ratings, suggesting that there may be limited upside potential in the near term.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the transportation sector, potentially affecting Canadian National Railway's operations and profitability.
  • There are concerns regarding the sustainability of growth in the rail industry, which could pose challenges for Canadian National Railway in maintaining its competitive edge.

CNR 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 National Railway is C$158.00, with a high forecast of C$178.00 and a low forecast of C$120.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNR shares.

According to analysts, Canadian National Railway's stock has a predicted upside of 0.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Canadian National Railway has been rated by research analysts at ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Desjardins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bank Financial, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotia, Scotiabank, and TD in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian National Railway more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Canadian National Railway is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CNR compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CNR) was last updated on 5/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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