Canadian National Railway Company
CNINYSEIndustrialsRailroads
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $74.81B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.91
- Forward P/E
- 21.47
- Dividend yield
- 2.11%
- 52-week range
- $90.74$131.55
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 978.47K
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $121.70 - $125.11 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $131.55 |
| 52-Week Low | $90.74 |
| Open | $124.49 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.10M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 978.47K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 12.68B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 3.41B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 2.53B |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.56 |
| Profit Margin | 26.92% |
| Operating Margin | 37.55% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 21.83% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.02 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.63 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
| Payout Ratio | 47.44% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 74.81B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 607.50M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.91 |
| Forward P/E | 21.47 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 5.90 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.78 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.90 |
| 50-Day MA | $122.16 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $114.45 |
| 1-Year Change | +30.19% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Canadian National Railway Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) has a market capitalization of $74.81B. The stock trades at 21.9× trailing earnings, 21.5× forward earnings and 5.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $3.41B on revenue of $12.68B (a 26.9% profit margin) and generated $2.53B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $199.91M in cash and securities against $15.89B of debt, a net debt position of $15.69B.
Canadian National Railway Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.63 per share a year, a 2.11% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 47% payout ratio and 3 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 30.2% over the past year. At $123.15 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $90.74 to $131.55, above its 200-day moving average of $114.45.
Based on 18 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $136.61, 10.9% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian National Railway Company
What is the current stock price for CNI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CNI stock trades at $123.15. The 52-week range is $90.74–$131.55, with a day range of $121.70–$125.11.
What is the P/E ratio for CNI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Canadian National Railway Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.9, meaning investors pay $21.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 21.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Canadian National Railway Company operates in the Industrials sector.
Does CNI pay dividends?
Yes, Canadian National Railway Company pays a 2.11% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.63 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 47.4%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 8, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CNI?
Based on ratings from 18 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CNI is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $136.61, a 10.9% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $123.15.
What is the market cap of CNI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Canadian National Railway Company's market capitalization is $74.81B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Canadian National Railway Company operates in the Industrials sector within the Railroads industry.