Company Overview
Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail, intermodal, trucking, and related transportation businesses in Canada and the United States. The company provides rail services, which include equipment, customs brokerage, transloading and warehousing, business development, dimensional loads, and private railcar storage, less-than-truckload, and mexico services; intermodal services, such as temperature controlled multimodal, mobile transport trays, port partnerships, transloading and distribution, logistics parks, trucking, and supply chain services. It also offers connecting to rail, short lines, maps and network services. The company serves automotive, coal, fertilizers, temperature controlled cargo, forest products, dimensional, grain, metal and minerals, petroleum and chemicals, consumer goods, and third party logistics applications. Canadian National Railway Company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 22.0%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Trades at a P/E of 21.8, below the sector median of 26.0.
Maintains a net profit margin of 26.9%.
Offers a dividend yield of 2.12%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $17.30B (+1.5% YoY); net profit $4.72B.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +11.3%, earnings +10.2%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 0.4%, profit CAGR -2.7%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 0.38% |
| 1 Year: | 11.30% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -2.66% |
| 1 Year: | 10.20% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +33.17% |
| 6 Months: | +15.05% |
| 3 Months: | +2.17% |
| 1 Month: | -3.03% |
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- Price vs 50-DMABelow
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)41.51 · Neutral
P/E of 21.80 is below the sector median of 26.00 — relatively cheaper than peers.
Auto-generated from price history and fundamentals; not investment advice.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 22.0%.
- Excellent profit margin of 26.9%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Earnings shrank at -2.7% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNI Canadian National Railway Company | 122.76 | 21.80 | $74.26B | 2.12% | 12.01% | 22.02% | 0.38% | -2.66% |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 153.47 | -139.52 | $1.16T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPXR3K | 822.48 | 35.47 | $378.07B | 0.79% | 17.98% | 56.97% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | GE GE Aerospace SPXR3KDEFENCE | 334.91 | 39.40 | $347.49B | 0.60% | 9.52% | 48.23% | -7.42% | -5.36% |
| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 198.81 | 35.06 | $267.95B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 971.31 | 27.86 | $258.69B | 0.22% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 680.73 | 37.88 | $183.54B | 0.95% | 12.53% | 18.24% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 288.45 | 23.38 | $171.36B | 2.01% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 210.73 | 75.80 | $166.43B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 4.27B | 4.17B | 4.46B | 4.38B | 4.75B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 2.44B | 2.40B | 2.50B | 2.62B | 2.78B |
| Gross Profit | - | 1.83B | 1.77B | 1.96B | 1.76B | 1.97B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 189.00M | 161.00M | 228.00M | 214.00M | 191.00M |
| Operating Income | - | 1.64B | 1.61B | 1.73B | 1.55B | 1.78B |
| EBITDA | - | 2.27B | 2.23B | 2.36B | 2.24B | 2.41B |
| Interest Expense | - | 219.00M | 227.00M | 234.00M | 234.00M | 241.00M |
| Pretax Income | - | 1.56B | 1.51B | 1.67B | 1.52B | 1.68B |
| Tax Provision | - | 389.00M | 368.00M | 421.00M | 375.00M | 431.00M |
| Net Income | - | 1.17B | 1.14B | 1.25B | 1.15B | 1.25B |
| Diluted EPS | - | 1.87 | 1.83 | 2.03 | 1.87 | 2.06 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 17.11B | 16.83B | 17.05B | 17.30B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 9.71B | 9.68B | 10.08B | 9.97B |
| Gross Profit | - | 7.40B | 7.15B | 6.97B | 7.33B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 556.00M | 554.00M | 642.00M | 745.00M |
| Operating Income | - | 6.84B | 6.60B | 6.33B | 6.59B |
| EBITDA | - | 9.04B | 9.03B | 8.63B | 9.12B |
| Interest Expense | - | 548.00M | 722.00M | 891.00M | 913.00M |
| Pretax Income | - | 6.76B | 6.49B | 5.85B | 6.26B |
| Tax Provision | - | 1.65B | 863.00M | 1.40B | 1.54B |
| Net Income | - | 5.12B | 5.62B | 4.45B | 4.72B |
| Diluted EPS | - | 7.44 | 8.53 | 7.01 | 7.57 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 50.66B | 52.67B | 57.07B | 58.55B |
| Current Assets | - | 3.22B | 3.09B | 2.62B | 2.47B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 328.00M | 475.00M | 389.00M | 350.00M |
| Inventory | - | 692.00M | 699.00M | 720.00M | 734.00M |
| Receivables | - | 1.42B | 1.30B | 1.31B | 1.12B |
| Total Liabilities | - | 29.28B | 32.55B | 36.02B | 36.99B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 3.84B | 5.04B | 3.98B | 3.70B |
| Long Term Debt | - | 14.37B | 16.13B | 19.73B | 20.30B |
| Total Debt | - | 15.89B | 18.89B | 21.37B | 21.63B |
| Total Equity | - | 21.38B | 20.12B | 21.05B | 21.57B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 672.42M | 643.83M | 628.83M | 614.43M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 6.67B | 6.96B | 6.70B | 7.05B |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -2.51B | -3.47B | -3.61B | -3.71B |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -4.67B | -3.41B | -3.62B | -3.37B |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -2.75B | -3.19B | -3.55B | -3.66B |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 3.92B | 3.78B | 3.15B | 3.39B |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -510.00M | 91.00M | -528.00M | -35.00M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 43.2% | 42.5% | 40.9% | 42.4% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 40.0% | 39.2% | 37.1% | 38.1% |
| Net Margin % | - | 29.9% | 33.4% | 26.1% | 27.3% |
| ROE % | - | 23.9% | 28.0% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
| ROCE % | - | 14.6% | 13.9% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gates Foundation Trust | 8.58% | 51.83M | $6.16B |
| 2 | Royal Bank of Canada | 5.16% | 31.16M | $3.71B |
| 3 | FIL LTD | 3.17% | 19.13M | $2.28B |
| 4 | Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec | 3.14% | 18.96M | $2.26B |
| 5 | 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 2.73% | 16.52M | $1.96B |
| 6 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.64% | 15.92M | $1.89B |
| 7 | Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 2.46% | 14.84M | $1.77B |
| 8 | TD Asset Management, Inc | 1.64% | 9.91M | $1.18B |
| 9 | TCI Fund Management Ltd | 1.56% | 9.43M | $1.12B |
| 10 | Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 1.48% | 8.94M | $1.06B |
Analyst View
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CNI — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) trades at $122.76 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $89.85 to $130.58.
What is the market capitalisation of CNI?
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) has a market capitalisation of $74.26B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of CNI?
CNI trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.80. The industry average P/E is 26.00. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 4.65.
Does CNI pay a dividend?
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.12%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of CNI?
CNI has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.02%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.01%.
Is CNI a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.