Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Canadian National Railway Buy (6.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CNI's P/E ratio?

Canadian National Railway trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4.

When does CNI report earnings?

Canadian National Railway's next scheduled report is on Jan 28, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.57.

What is the CNI price target?

The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $137.28, with a range of $111.76 – $148.14.

Is CNI Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Canadian National Railway as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does CNI pay a dividend?

Yes — Canadian National Railway's dividend yield is 2.1%.

Nama Insights

Canadian National Railway (CNI)

Industrials · Railroads · NYSE

Canadian National Railway (CNI) is a Industrials company in the Railroads industry. It has a market capitalization of $74.40B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4 and a free-cash-flow yield of 3.1%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 1.5% and free cash flow per share grew 9.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.3/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +22.4% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-9.6%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$74.40B
Trailing P/E	21.4
Price / book	4.8
Price / sales	5.7
FCF yield	3.1%
Dividend yield	2.1%
Gross margin	42.0%
Operating margin	37.5%
Net margin	26.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+1.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+0.4%
EPS growth (YoY)	+7.5%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+9.5%
Beta	1.0
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Railroads

CNI earnings

Next report: Jan 28, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.57). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 30, 2026	$1.54	$1.49	+3.9%	$3.41B
Q2 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$1.49	$1.40	+6.1%	$3.40B
Q1 2026	Apr 29, 2026	$1.29	$1.29	-0.6%	$3.13B
Q4 2025	Jan 30, 2026	$1.49	$1.42	+5.0%	$3.19B

CNI analyst price target

Median target $137.28 from 13 analysts, ranging $111.76 – $148.14.

Railroads peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
UNP	Union Pacific	$172.38B	22.8
CSX	CSX	$90.99B	25.4
CP	Canadian Pacific Kansas City	$80.15B	26.2
NSC	Norfolk Southern	$71.86B	24.6
WAB	Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies	$47.59B	27.3
TRN	Trinity Industries	$2.30B	7.1
GBX	Greenbrier Companies	$1.29B	16.0

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Recent Congressional trades

Canadian National Railway trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Jared Moskowitz	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 10, 2025
Jared Moskowitz	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 10, 2025

CNI FAQ

Is CNI a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Canadian National Railway Buy (6.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CNI's P/E ratio?: Canadian National Railway trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4.
When does CNI report earnings?: Canadian National Railway's next scheduled report is on Jan 28, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.57.
What is the CNI price target?: The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $137.28, with a range of $111.76 – $148.14.
Is CNI Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Canadian National Railway as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does CNI pay a dividend?: Yes — Canadian National Railway's dividend yield is 2.1%.