Research Analysts Set Expectations for TSE:CNR Q1 Earnings

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR - Free Report) NYSE: CNI - Equities researchers at Raymond James decreased their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for Canadian National Railway in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, January 31st. Raymond James analyst S. Hansen now forecasts that the company will earn $1.82 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.98. The consensus estimate for Canadian National Railway's current full-year earnings is $8.26 per share. Raymond James also issued estimates for Canadian National Railway's Q2 2025 earnings at $1.96 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.13 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $7.85 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $9.00 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on CNR. Scotiabank decreased their price objective on Canadian National Railway from C$180.00 to C$178.00 in a report on Thursday, January 30th. Citigroup upgraded Canadian National Railway from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Canadian National Railway from C$162.00 to C$160.00 in a research note on Friday, January 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their price target on Canadian National Railway from C$179.00 to C$173.00 in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. Finally, National Bankshares dropped their price objective on shares of Canadian National Railway from C$181.00 to C$178.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 23rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and four have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Canadian National Railway has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of C$170.64.

Canadian National Railway Stock Performance

Shares of TSE:CNR traded up C$3.09 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching C$148.75. The company had a trading volume of 948,077 shares, compared to its average volume of 998,172. The company's 50-day moving average price is C$148.99 and its 200-day moving average price is C$154.18. Canadian National Railway has a one year low of C$143.18 and a one year high of C$181.34. The firm has a market cap of C$93.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.67, a PEG ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 107.62.

Insider Buying and Selling at Canadian National Railway

In related news, Director Shauneen Elizabeth Bruder bought 608 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average price of C$145.24 per share, with a total value of C$88,307.74. Also, Director Tracy Robinson bought 3,300 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were bought at an average cost of C$147.99 per share, with a total value of C$488,380.20. 2.64% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Canadian National Railway Company Profile

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%).