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Canadian National Railway - CNR Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: C$152.87
  • Forecasted Upside: 11.14%
  • Number of Analysts: 18
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 8 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
C$137.54 As of 12/4/2025 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.15 (-0.11%)

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Analyst Price Target for CNR

Analyst Price Target is C$152.87
▲ +11.14% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 18 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Canadian National Railway in the last 3 months. The average price target is C$152.87, with a high forecast of C$174.00 and a low forecast of C$120.00. The average price target represents a 11.14% upside from the last price of C$137.54.

This chart shows the closing price for CNR for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 18 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Canadian National Railway. This rating changed within the last month from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 4 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 5 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/28/2025Cibc Captl MktsUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/28/2025CIBCUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformC$146.00 ➝ C$151.00
11/11/2025Berenberg BankBoost TargetC$148.00 ➝ C$152.00
11/3/2025ATB CapitalBoost TargetSector PerformC$150.00 ➝ C$151.00
11/3/2025CIBCBoost TargetNeutralC$140.00 ➝ C$146.00
11/3/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperformC$150.00 ➝ C$160.00
11/3/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuyC$119.00 ➝ C$120.00
11/3/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformC$148.00 ➝ C$158.00
10/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralC$154.00 ➝ C$153.00
10/6/2025DesjardinsLower TargetBuyC$155.00 ➝ C$151.00
10/3/2025ScotiabankLower TargetOutperformC$153.00 ➝ C$150.00
9/30/2025Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetC$149.00 ➝ C$148.00
9/23/2025CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$148.00 ➝ C$140.00
7/23/2025Evercore ISIDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/23/2025TD SecuritiesLower TargetBuyC$168.00 ➝ C$165.00
7/23/2025ATB CapitalLower TargetSector PerformC$155.00 ➝ C$150.00
7/23/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralC$154.00 ➝ C$163.00
7/23/2025National BanksharesDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$170.00 ➝ C$150.00
7/23/2025ScotiabankLower TargetOutperformC$165.00 ➝ C$153.00
7/23/2025BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperformC$168.00 ➝ C$163.00
7/23/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperformC$161.00 ➝ C$157.00
7/23/2025BarclaysLower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$135.00
7/23/2025CitigroupLower TargetBuyC$123.00 ➝ C$121.00
7/22/2025National Bank FinancialDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/17/2025Raymond James FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Moderate BuyC$150.00 ➝ C$162.00
7/9/2025National BanksharesSet TargetOutperformC$170.00
7/7/2025ATB CapitalLower TargetSector PerformC$156.00 ➝ C$155.00
6/27/2025ArgusUpgradeHold
6/6/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperformC$160.00 ➝ C$165.00
6/5/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaSet TargetOutperformC$163.00
5/22/2025CIBCBoost TargetC$146.00 ➝ C$155.00
5/6/2025SusquehannaUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/2/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperformC$165.00 ➝ C$163.00
5/2/2025DesjardinsLower TargetBuyC$169.00 ➝ C$160.00
5/2/2025BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperformC$175.00 ➝ C$168.00
5/2/2025ScotiabankLower TargetOutperformC$166.00 ➝ C$160.00
5/2/2025BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightC$150.00 ➝ C$145.00
5/2/2025ATB CapitalLower TargetSector PerformC$159.00 ➝ C$156.00
5/2/2025CIBCLower TargetC$157.00 ➝ C$146.00
5/2/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightC$170.00 ➝ C$162.00
5/2/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetBuyC$172.00 ➝ C$174.00
4/22/2025Raymond James FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformC$180.00 ➝ C$150.00
4/11/2025ATB CapitalLower TargetSector PerformC$161.00 ➝ C$159.00
4/3/2025National BanksharesLower TargetOutperformC$176.00 ➝ C$170.00
4/2/2025ScotiabankLower TargetOutperformC$176.00 ➝ C$166.00
4/2/2025BarclaysLower TargetC$160.00 ➝ C$150.00
3/31/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperformC$171.00 ➝ C$165.00
3/25/2025CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$162.00 ➝ C$157.00
2/3/2025Loop CapitalDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
1/30/2025ScotiabankLower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$178.00
1/20/2025ScotiabankLower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$178.00
1/17/2025BarclaysLower TargetC$162.00 ➝ C$160.00
1/13/2025TD SecuritiesUpgradeHold ➝ BuyC$175.00 ➝ C$170.00
1/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/19/2024Evercore ISIUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/12/2024CitigroupUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetC$189.00 ➝ C$190.00
10/23/2024VeritasUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/23/2024DesjardinsLower TargetBuyC$181.00 ➝ C$180.00
10/23/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutralC$125.00 ➝ C$126.00
10/23/2024TD SecuritiesLower TargetHoldC$180.00 ➝ C$175.00
10/23/2024ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$167.00 ➝ C$168.00
10/23/2024National BanksharesLower TargetOutperformC$181.00 ➝ C$178.00
10/10/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$169.00 ➝ C$179.00
10/9/2024CitigroupUpgradeHold
10/9/2024Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetC$179.00 ➝ C$173.00
10/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralC$176.00 ➝ C$169.00
10/7/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
9/30/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformC$160.00 ➝ C$169.00
9/25/2024BarclaysLower TargetHoldC$165.00 ➝ C$162.00
9/12/2024ATB CapitalLower TargetC$177.00 ➝ C$167.00
9/11/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperformC$182.00 ➝ C$178.00
9/11/2024CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$170.00 ➝ C$160.00
9/11/2024Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperformC$187.00 ➝ C$180.00
9/11/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector PerformC$169.00 ➝ C$160.00
9/11/2024ScotiabankLower TargetOutperformC$187.00 ➝ C$180.00
9/11/2024DesjardinsLower TargetBuyC$192.00 ➝ C$181.00
7/24/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeHold
7/24/2024StephensUpgradeHold
7/24/2024UBS GroupLower TargetC$202.00 ➝ C$189.00
7/24/2024DesjardinsLower TargetC$194.00 ➝ C$192.00
7/24/2024BarclaysLower TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$165.00
7/24/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$188.00 ➝ C$182.00
7/24/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetC$172.00 ➝ C$169.00
7/24/2024ScotiabankLower TargetC$188.00 ➝ C$187.00
7/24/2024ATB CapitalLower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$177.00
7/24/2024National BanksharesLower TargetOutperformC$190.00 ➝ C$186.00
7/24/2024TD SecuritiesLower TargetHoldC$185.00 ➝ C$180.00
7/24/2024CIBCLower TargetC$183.00 ➝ C$170.00
7/24/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$176.00
7/12/2024TD SecuritiesLower TargetC$190.00 ➝ C$185.00
7/10/2024ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$184.00 ➝ C$188.00
7/8/2024Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformC$195.00 ➝ C$179.00
6/27/2024National BanksharesUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$190.00
6/26/2024National Bank FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/19/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperformC$195.00 ➝ C$188.00
4/24/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformC$171.00 ➝ C$172.00
4/24/2024TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHoldC$185.00 ➝ C$190.00
4/24/2024UBS GroupLower TargetC$205.00 ➝ C$202.00
4/22/2024Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperformC$185.00 ➝ C$190.00
4/15/2024Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperformC$191.00 ➝ C$195.00
4/12/2024DesjardinsBoost TargetBuyC$189.00 ➝ C$195.00
4/4/2024National BanksharesBoost TargetC$172.00 ➝ C$190.00
4/4/2024BarclaysBoost TargetC$170.00 ➝ C$175.00
4/1/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$185.00 ➝ C$195.00
4/1/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetC$164.00 ➝ C$171.00
3/27/2024CIBCBoost TargetNeutralC$177.00 ➝ C$183.00
3/25/2024ScotiabankBoost TargetSector PerformC$173.00 ➝ C$184.00
2/5/2024Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperformC$187.00 ➝ C$191.00
1/24/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformC$158.00 ➝ C$164.00
1/24/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralC$158.00 ➝ C$164.00
1/24/2024CIBCBoost TargetNeutralC$176.00 ➝ C$177.00
1/24/2024ATB CapitalBoost TargetSector PerformC$165.00 ➝ C$180.00
1/24/2024Veritas Investment ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ ReduceC$168.00
1/24/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperformC$175.00 ➝ C$185.00
1/24/2024TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHoldC$180.00 ➝ C$185.00
1/22/2024ScotiabankBoost TargetSector PerformC$168.00 ➝ C$173.00
1/22/2024Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket PerformC$165.00 ➝ C$187.00
1/22/2024Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$185.00
1/18/2024DesjardinsBoost TargetBuyC$171.00 ➝ C$189.00
1/10/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightC$155.00 ➝ C$170.00
1/10/2024CIBCDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralC$176.00
1/8/2024TD SecuritiesDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldC$180.00
12/21/2023National BanksharesBoost TargetSector PerformC$168.00 ➝ C$172.00
12/14/2023CIBCBoost TargetC$173.00 ➝ C$176.00
11/7/2023Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetOutperformC$171.00 ➝ C$165.00
10/25/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector PerformC$163.00 ➝ C$158.00
10/25/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNegativeC$159.00 ➝ C$158.00
10/25/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperformC$180.00 ➝ C$175.00
10/25/2023DesjardinsBoost TargetBuyC$171.00 ➝ C$172.00
10/25/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightC$150.00 ➝ C$155.00
10/25/2023ScotiabankLower TargetSector PerformC$170.00 ➝ C$168.00
10/17/2023Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperformC$171.00 ➝ C$172.00
10/12/2023ATB CapitalLower TargetSector PerformC$175.00 ➝ C$165.00
10/11/2023DesjardinsLower TargetBuyC$181.00 ➝ C$172.00
10/11/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralC$167.00 ➝ C$159.00
10/5/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightC$160.00 ➝ C$150.00
10/5/2023National BanksharesLower TargetSector PerformC$171.00 ➝ C$168.00
9/27/2023ScotiabankLower TargetSector PerformC$172.00 ➝ C$170.00
9/19/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector PerformC$165.00 ➝ C$163.00
9/14/2023Raymond James FinancialUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
7/31/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$172.00 ➝ C$165.00
7/26/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperformC$174.00 ➝ C$172.00
7/26/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetMarket PerformC$190.00 ➝ C$180.00
7/26/2023BarclaysLower TargetC$165.00 ➝ C$160.00
7/26/2023CIBCLower TargetC$177.00 ➝ C$175.00
7/26/2023DesjardinsLower TargetBuyC$184.00 ➝ C$181.00
7/26/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$177.00 ➝ C$175.00
7/26/2023National BanksharesLower TargetC$173.00 ➝ C$171.00
7/18/2023BarclaysLower TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$165.00
7/13/2023ATB CapitalLower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$175.00
7/13/2023CIBCLower TargetC$183.00 ➝ C$177.00
7/11/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetC$171.00 ➝ C$167.00
7/7/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperformC$180.00 ➝ C$174.00
6/16/2023CIBCLower TargetC$185.00 ➝ C$183.00
6/13/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$177.00
6/8/2023Veritas Investment ResearchReiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2023CIBCUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformC$175.00 ➝ C$185.00
5/4/2023ScotiabankBoost TargetC$169.00 ➝ C$172.00
4/25/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetC$184.00 ➝ C$192.00
4/25/2023ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$180.00
4/25/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetC$169.00 ➝ C$171.00
4/18/2023DesjardinsUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
4/11/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetC$168.00 ➝ C$169.00
4/6/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$161.00 ➝ C$184.00
1/25/2023ATB CapitalLower TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$175.00
1/25/2023Atlantic SecuritiesSet TargetC$162.00
1/25/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetC$185.00 ➝ C$180.00
1/25/2023CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$181.00 ➝ C$175.00
1/25/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetC$167.00 ➝ C$168.00
1/25/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetC$156.00 ➝ C$154.00
1/24/2023Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetC$172.00 ➝ C$178.00
1/24/2023Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$190.00
1/23/2023ScotiabankSet TargetC$170.00
1/18/2023CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$182.00 ➝ C$181.00
1/10/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeSellC$150.00
12/21/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetC$174.00 ➝ C$165.00
12/20/2022Atb Cap MarketsReiterated RatingSector Perform
12/2/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$185.00
10/26/2022CIBCBoost TargetC$163.00 ➝ C$170.00
10/26/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetC$162.00 ➝ C$174.00
10/26/2022BarclaysBoost TargetC$150.00 ➝ C$160.00
10/26/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$170.00 ➝ C$180.00
10/26/2022ScotiabankBoost TargetC$156.00 ➝ C$159.00
10/26/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$184.00
10/7/2022CIBCLower TargetC$167.00 ➝ C$163.00
9/28/2022Susquehanna BancsharesReiterated RatingHoldC$149.50
9/23/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetC$163.00 ➝ C$161.00
9/22/2022National BanksharesBoost TargetC$166.00 ➝ C$173.00
8/22/2022Evercore ISIDowngradeHoldC$129.00
7/27/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetC$148.00 ➝ C$150.00
7/27/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformC$160.00 ➝ C$163.00
7/27/2022National BanksharesBoost TargetSector PerformC$160.00 ➝ C$166.00
7/27/2022ScotiabankBoost TargetC$150.00 ➝ C$152.00
7/27/2022UBS GroupLower TargetOutperformC$184.00 ➝ C$175.00
7/8/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual WeightC$154.00
7/7/2022ScotiabankDowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldC$172.00 ➝ C$150.00
6/30/2022National BanksharesLower TargetSector PerformC$168.00 ➝ C$160.00
6/28/2022Atlantic SecuritiesReiterated RatingHoldC$173.00 ➝ C$169.00
6/2/2022CIBCUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyC$167.00
5/26/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeBuyC$128.00
5/18/2022BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ BuyC$170.00
5/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetC$159.00 ➝ C$162.00
4/28/2022Raymond James FinancialSet TargetMarket PerformC$175.00
4/27/2022CowenReiterated RatingHoldC$127.00
4/27/2022CIBCLower TargetC$169.00 ➝ C$167.00
4/27/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual WeightC$158.00 ➝ C$156.00
4/27/2022ScotiabankLower TargetC$174.00 ➝ C$172.00
4/27/2022UBS GroupLower TargetBuyC$187.00 ➝ C$184.00
4/27/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHoldC$130.00
4/22/2022Raymond James FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldC$180.00 ➝ C$175.00
4/14/2022CIBCBoost TargetC$165.00 ➝ C$169.00
4/8/2022National BanksharesLower TargetC$172.00 ➝ C$168.00
4/6/2022ScotiabankBoost TargetC$170.00 ➝ C$174.00
3/10/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageHoldC$171.00
2/17/2022ArgusUpgradeBuyC$145.00
1/26/2022ScotiabankBoost TargetC$168.00 ➝ C$170.00
1/26/2022Veritas Investment ResearchReiterated RatingReduce
1/26/2022CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$173.00 ➝ C$165.00
1/26/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual WightC$150.00 ➝ C$158.00
1/26/2022National BanksharesBoost TargetSector PerformC$170.00 ➝ C$172.00
1/26/2022Raymond James FinancialUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ BuyC$168.00 ➝ C$180.00
1/26/2022Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetC$168.00 ➝ C$167.00
1/25/2022Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket PerformC$167.00 ➝ C$168.00
1/21/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetMarket PerformC$158.00 ➝ C$168.00
1/14/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ BuyC$129.00 ➝ C$137.00
1/4/2022StephensReiterated RatingHoldC$132.00
1/4/2022ArgusReiterated RatingHoldC$163.00
12/21/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetC$160.00 ➝ C$166.00
12/20/2021Evercore ISIReiterated RatingHoldC$138.00
12/17/2021CIBCBoost TargetC$170.00 ➝ C$173.00
12/16/2021National BanksharesBoost TargetC$153.00 ➝ C$170.00
12/16/2021National Bank FinancialBoost TargetNAC$170.00
12/3/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetOutperformC$166.00 ➝ C$168.00
12/2/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageHoldC$149.00
11/18/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaSet TargetSector PerformC$168.00
11/16/2021Atlantic SecuritiesReiterated RatingNeutralC$177.00
10/27/2021CIBCDowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldC$171.00
10/26/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$160.00 ➝ C$170.00
10/20/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldC$169.00
10/20/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetC$155.00 ➝ C$160.00
10/20/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetC$160.00 ➝ C$166.00
10/20/2021National BanksharesBoost TargetSector PerformC$151.00 ➝ C$153.00
10/20/2021Raymond James FinancialSet TargetMarket PerformC$158.00
10/18/2021TD SecuritiesSet TargetBuyC$175.00
9/23/2021Evercore ISIDowngradeHoldC$121.00
9/23/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageHoldC$121.00
9/20/2021CIBCReiterated RatingOutperformC$170.00
9/20/2021TD SecuritiesUpgradeHold ➝ BuyC$165.00 ➝ C$175.00
9/20/2021Raymond James FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformC$152.00 ➝ C$158.00
9/19/2021BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformC$150.00 ➝ C$155.00
9/17/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetC$147.00 ➝ C$160.00
9/17/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$139.00 ➝ C$168.00
9/17/2021National BanksharesBoost TargetSector PerformC$139.00 ➝ C$144.00
9/16/2021National Bank FinancialBoost TargetSector PerformC$144.00
9/14/2021TD SecuritiesDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldC$165.00
9/8/2021CIBCReiterated RatingOutperform
9/7/2021CIBCBoost TargetNAC$158.00 ➝ C$170.00
9/3/2021Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetC$105.00 ➝ C$99.00
9/2/2021Sanford C. BernsteinReiterated RatingOutperformC$159.00 ➝ C$168.00
9/2/2021CIBCReiterated RatingOutperform
9/1/2021ScotiabankBoost TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$158.00
9/1/2021CIBCBoost TargetNAC$145.00 ➝ C$158.00
9/1/2021Loop CapitalDowngradeHoldC$157.00
9/1/2021CitigroupUpgradeBuyC$140.00
7/22/2021Raymond James FinancialSet TargetOutperformC$152.00
7/21/2021National BanksharesLower TargetSector PerformC$140.00 ➝ C$139.00
7/21/2021National Bank FinancialLower TargetSector PerformC$139.00
7/16/2021Raymond James FinancialLower TargetMarket PerformC$160.00 ➝ C$152.00
7/13/2021CIBCLower TargetNAC$146.00 ➝ C$145.00
6/30/2021National Bank FinancialLower TargetNAC$140.00
6/30/2021National BanksharesLower TargetC$143.00 ➝ C$140.00
6/30/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeOutperformC$121.00
5/28/2021UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyC$141.00 ➝ C$162.00
5/27/2021ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$143.00 ➝ C$147.00
5/26/2021CIBCSet TargetNeutral ➝ OutperformC$146.00
4/27/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperformC$122.00
4/27/2021CSFBSet TargetOutperformC$122.00
4/27/2021Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperformC$160.00
4/27/2021CIBCLower TargetNeutralC$148.00 ➝ C$146.00
4/21/2021ScotiabankLower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$143.00
4/21/2021Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperformC$160.00
4/20/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector PerformC$139.00
4/9/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$138.00
4/8/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNAC$145.00
3/31/2021National BanksharesBoost TargetOutperformC$137.00 ➝ C$147.00
3/26/2021CIBCBoost TargetNeutralC$142.00 ➝ C$148.00
1/27/2021UBS GroupLower TargetC$148.00 ➝ C$141.00
1/27/2021Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetC$168.00 ➝ C$156.00
1/27/2021ScotiabankLower TargetC$144.00 ➝ C$140.00
1/27/2021TD SecuritiesLower TargetBuyC$165.00 ➝ C$160.00
1/27/2021CIBCLower TargetC$153.00 ➝ C$142.00
1/27/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetC$150.00 ➝ C$145.00
1/27/2021National Bank FinancialLower TargetSector PerformC$141.00 ➝ C$137.00
1/27/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector PerformC$155.00 ➝ C$139.00
1/27/2021Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperformC$160.00
1/20/2021ScotiabankDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$152.00 ➝ C$144.00
12/7/2020CIBCBoost TargetC$141.00 ➝ C$153.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.62 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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Canadian National Railway logo
Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2019, CN delivered almost 6 million carloads over its 19,600 miles of track. CN generated roughly CAD 14 billion in total revenue by hauling intermodal containers (25% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (16%), forest products (12%), metals and mining (11%), automotive shipments (6%), and coal (4%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
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Today's Range

Now: C$137.54
Low: C$136.84
High: C$138.55

50 Day Range

MA: C$133.26
Low: C$128.08
High: C$137.69

52 Week Range

Now: C$137.54
Low: C$126.11
High: C$154.60

Volume

2,354,352 shs

Average Volume

1,494,820 shs

Market Capitalization

C$84.66 billion

P/E Ratio

18.69

Dividend Yield

2.65%

Beta

0.86384

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Canadian National Railway?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued stock ratings on Canadian National Railway in the last year: Argus, ATB Capital, Barclays PLC, Berenberg Bank, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Cibc Captl Mkts, Citigroup Inc., Desjardins, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, National Bank Financial, National Bankshares, Inc., Raymond James Financial, Inc., Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, TD Securities, and UBS Group AG.
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What is the current price target for Canadian National Railway?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Canadian National Railway in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is C$152.87, suggesting a possible upside of 11.1%. UBS Group AG has the highest price target set, predicting CNR will reach C$174.00 in the next twelve months. Citigroup Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of C$120.00 for Canadian National Railway in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Canadian National Railway?

Canadian National Railway currently has 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Canadian National Railway?

Other companies that are similar to Canadian National Railway include Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Canadian National Railway, Thomson Reuters, Waste Connections and WSP Global. Learn More about companies similar to Canadian National Railway.

How do I contact Canadian National Railway's investor relations team?

Canadian National Railway's physical mailing address is 935 de la Gauchetiere St W, MONTREAL, QC H3B 2M9, Canada. The company's listed phone number is +1-514-3996569. The official website for Canadian National Railway is www.cn.ca. Learn More about contacing Canadian National Railway investor relations.