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TSE:CNR

Canadian National Railway (CNR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

C$178.37
-0.26 (-0.15%)
(As of 04:23 PM ET)
Today's Range
C$177.92
C$179.74
50-Day Range
C$166.39
C$179.65
52-Week Range
C$143.13
C$181.34
Volume
1.05 million shs
Average Volume
973,880 shs
Market Capitalization
C$114.20 billion
P/E Ratio
20.91
Dividend Yield
1.89%
Price Target
C$179.43

Canadian National Railway MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.23 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.5% Upside
C$179.43 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.90mentions of Canadian National Railway in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
C$1.10 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.19 out of 5 stars

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About Canadian National Railway Stock (TSE:CNR)

Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail, intermodal, trucking, and marine transportation and logistics business in Canada and the United States. The company provides rail services, which include equipment, custom brokerage services, transloading and distribution, business development and real estate, and private car storage services; and intermodal services, such as temperature controlled cargo, port partnerships, and logistics parks. It offers trucking services, such as door-to-door services, import and export dray, interline services, and specialized services, comprising flatbed trucks, on-deck mobile transport trays, expedited cargo, and permit/overweight services; and supply chain services. It serves automotive, coal, fertilizers, temperature controlled cargo, forest products, dimensional, grain, metal and minerals, petroleum and chemicals, consumer goods, and third party logistics applications. The company operates a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles of track and shipping spanning. Canadian National Railway Company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/23/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/06/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/22/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Railroads
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
24,987
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
C$179.43
High Stock Price Target
C$192.00
Low Stock Price Target
C$164.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+0.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.23
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$5.62 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$16.83 billion
Cash Flow
C$0.62 per share
Book Value
C$31.30 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$114.37 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.66
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Tracy A. Robinson (Age 60)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.49M
  • Mr. Ghislain Houle (Age 60)
    Executive VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.84M
  • Mr. Dominique Malenfant (Age 62)
    Executive VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer
    Comp: $1.69M
  • Mr. Doug MacDonald
    Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Edmond L. Harris (Age 74)
    Consultant
    Comp: $708.2k
  • Greg Hamilton
    Senior Manager of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Olivier Chouc
    Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer
  • Jonathan Abecassis
    Senior Manager of Media Relations
  • Ms. Josée Girard
    Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Keith Donald Reardon
    Senior Vice-President of Consumer Product Supply Chain Growth

Should I Buy Canadian National Railway Stock? CNR Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Canadian National Railway was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:59 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian National Railway:

  • Canadian National Railway reported strong earnings per share (EPS) of C$2.02 for the last quarter, beating analysts' estimates. This indicates a healthy financial performance.
  • The company has a diverse range of services including rail, intermodal, trucking, and marine transportation, providing multiple revenue streams and reducing dependency on a single sector.
  • Canadian National Railway recently increased its dividend to $0.845 per share, representing a 7.59% increase from the previous dividend. This signals confidence in the company's financial stability and future growth.
  • Analysts have been positive on Canadian National Railway, with various brokerages raising their target prices and ratings, indicating a favorable outlook for the company's stock performance.
  • With a market capitalization of C$113.54 billion, Canadian National Railway is a major player in the transportation and logistics industry, offering stability and potential for long-term growth.

Cons

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

  • Canadian National Railway's debt-to-equity ratio is high at 93.89, indicating a significant level of debt compared to equity. High debt levels can pose risks during economic downturns or rising interest rates.

CNR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Canadian National Railway stock right now?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CNR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CNR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Canadian National Railway's stock price target for 2024?

13 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Canadian National Railway's stock. Their CNR share price targets range from C$164.00 to C$192.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach C$179.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have CNR shares performed in 2024?

Canadian National Railway's stock was trading at C$166.55 at the start of the year. Since then, CNR shares have increased by 7.2% and is now trading at C$178.47.
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When is Canadian National Railway's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024.
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.

How were Canadian National Railway's earnings last quarter?

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 23rd. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.96 by $0.06. The business earned $4.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.38 billion. Canadian National Railway had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.11% and a net margin of 33.43%.

How often does Canadian National Railway pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Canadian National Railway?

Canadian National Railway declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, March 7th will be given a dividend of 0.845 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $3.38 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 6th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.79.
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Is Canadian National Railway a good dividend stock?

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) pays an annual dividend of C$3.38 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.92%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Canadian National Railway own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Canadian National Railway investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), BCE (BCE), Enbridge (ENB), Canadian National Railway (CNI) and Dollarama (DOL).

How do I buy shares of Canadian National Railway?

Shares of CNR stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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This page (TSE:CNR) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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