Canadian National Railway/$CNI
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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 2024, CN generated CAD 17 billion in revenue by hauling intermodal containers (22% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (20%), grain and fertilizers (20%), forest products (11%), metals and minerals (12%), automotive shipments (5%), and coal (5%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
Ticker
$CNI
Sector
Mobility
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
24,912
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Website
CNI Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$58B
17.84
$5.24
0.89
$2.49
2.78%
Price and volume
Market cap
$58B
Beta
0.89
52-week high
$118.88
52-week low
$91.07
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
$2.49
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.817
Quick ratio
0.384
Long term debt to equity
91.303
Total debt to equity
97.209
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
47.68%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.57%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,366.722
Gross margin (TTM)
55.41%
Net profit margin (TTM)
26.62%
Operating margin (TTM)
40.07%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$498,350
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.75%
Return on equity (TTM)
22.30%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.84
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.741
Price to book
3.76
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.84
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
25.133
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.98%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.717
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.66%
Forward dividend yield
2.78%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.63%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-14.20%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.65%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.17%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.23%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.02%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.74%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.91%
What the Analysts think about CNI
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Canadian National Railway stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
CN improved its Q2 2025 operating ratio to 61.7%, a 2.3-point year-over-year improvement reflecting effective cost control and operational efficiency despite a challenging external environment. (Reuters)
The grain and fertilizers segment delivered a 13% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2025, showcasing resilience and diversification benefits in essential commodities. (Wall Street Journal)
CN plans to invest C$3.4 billion in its 2025 capital program, demonstrating disciplined capital allocation aligned with long-term high-single-digit EPS growth targets. (Reuters)
Q2 2025 revenues fell 1% to C$4.272 billion, missing consensus estimates and marking a second consecutive quarter of revenue decline, highlighting top-line pressures. (Reuters)
CN trimmed its 2025 adjusted EPS growth guidance to the mid-to-high single-digit range from 10-15%, citing persistent trade and tariff volatility, which increases uncertainty around profit targets. (Reuters)
Cargo volumes measured by revenue ton miles declined 1% year-over-year in Q2 2025, underscoring ongoing volume headwinds that could constrain future growth. (BNN Bloomberg)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 2025.
CNI Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
CNI Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Sept29
Canadian National Railway
DividendPayment
$0.8875Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Canadian National Railway stock?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) has a market cap of $58B as of September 13, 2025.
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 17.84 as of September 13, 2025.
Does Canadian National Railway stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Canadian National Railway (CNI) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 13, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.48768 and the yield is 2.78%. Canadian National Railway has a payout ratio of 47.68% 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 September 29, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Canadian National Railway?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) has a beta rating of 0.89. 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.