What’s the current market cap for Canadian National Railway stock?

Canadian National Railway (CNI) has a market cap of $69B as of May 24, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Canadian National Railway stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Canadian National Railway (CNI) stock is 20.8 as of May 24, 2026.

Does Canadian National Railway stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Canadian National Railway (CNI) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of May 24, 2026, the dividend rate is $2.606 and the yield is 2.36%. Canadian National Railway has a payout ratio of 46.95% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next Canadian National Railway dividend payment date?

The next Canadian National Railway (CNI) dividend payment is scheduled for June 30, 2026.

What is the beta indicator for Canadian National Railway?

Canadian National Railway (CNI) has a beta rating of 0.99. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.

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About Canadian National Railway

Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2025, CN generated CAD 17.7 billion in revenue by hauling intermodal containers (22% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (23%), forest products (10%), metals and minerals (11%), automotive shipments (5%), and coal (5%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.

Ticker

$CNI

Sector

Mobility

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

23,541

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Website

www.cn.ca

CNI Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$69bn

20.80

$5.49

0.99

$2.61

2.36%

What the Analysts think about CNI

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Canadian National Railway stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Fourth-quarter operating ratio improved to 61.2%, a 1.4-point gain compared to last year, demonstrating stronger cost control and operational efficiency. (SEC EDGAR)

Gross ton miles rose 5% and revenue ton miles climbed 4% in the fourth quarter, signaling significant volume growth across major commodities and service regions. (SEC EDGAR)

During the fourth quarter, CN repurchased about 4.4 million shares for C$600 million, demonstrating strong free cash flow and a commitment to shareholder returns. (SEC EDGAR)

Fourth-quarter revenue grew only 2% to C$4,464 million, highlighting limited top-line growth despite higher volumes. (SEC EDGAR)

CN set its 2026 capital program at C$2.8 billion, down C$500 million from 2025, signaling a more cautious approach to investment given economic uncertainty. (SEC EDGAR)

2026 guidance forecasts flat revenue ton-mile growth, pointing to subdued demand expectations for the next fiscal year. (CN Q4 guidance)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 25 Apr 2026.

CNI Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

107.52%

Profit margin

37.65%

6.78%

CNI Earnings Performance

Company profitability

QuarterlyAnnual

Q4 23

Q1 24

Q2 24

Q3 24

Q4 24

Actual

$3.69

$2.85

$2.45

$2.42

Expected

$3.55

$2.61

$2.05

$2.31

$3.94

Surprise

3.94%

9.20%

19.51%

4.63%

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