Atb Cap Markets Has Bearish Outlook for TSE:CNR Q1 Earnings

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR - Free Report) NYSE: CNI - Analysts at Atb Cap Markets reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for Canadian National Railway in a report released on Tuesday, October 22nd. Atb Cap Markets analyst C. Murray now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $1.87 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.90. The consensus estimate for Canadian National Railway's current full-year earnings is $8.26 per share. Atb Cap Markets also issued estimates for Canadian National Railway's FY2025 earnings at $8.22 EPS.

CNR has been the subject of several other reports. National Bankshares decreased their target price on Canadian National Railway from C$181.00 to C$178.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group raised their price objective on Canadian National Railway from C$189.00 to C$190.00 in a research note on Thursday. Veritas raised shares of Canadian National Railway from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday. TD Securities lowered their price target on shares of Canadian National Railway from C$180.00 to C$175.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on Canadian National Railway from C$182.00 to C$178.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Canadian National Railway currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of C$171.07.

Canadian National Railway Stock Performance

CNR stock traded up C$0.73 during midday trading on Friday, reaching C$154.25. 730,530 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,109,047. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 107.62. Canadian National Railway has a 52-week low of C$144.23 and a 52-week high of C$181.34. The stock has a market cap of C$97.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.29, a PEG ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.65. The stock's 50-day moving average is C$157.28 and its 200 day moving average is C$164.26.

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR - Get Free Report) NYSE: CNI last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 23rd. The company reported C$1.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of C$1.93 by C($0.09). The business had revenue of C$4.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of C$4.40 billion. Canadian National Railway had a return on equity of 27.41% and a net margin of 32.02%.

Insider Transactions at Canadian National Railway

In other Canadian National Railway news, Director David Lund Freeman purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 24th. The stock was purchased at an average price of C$152.57 per share, with a total value of C$152,572.80. In other news, Director Susan C. Jones bought 1,230 shares of Canadian National Railway stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 17th. The shares were acquired at an average price of C$162.05 per share, with a total value of C$199,324.82. Also, Director David Lund Freeman bought 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 24th. The stock was purchased at an average price of C$152.57 per share, with a total value of C$152,572.80. Insiders have acquired a total of 2,773 shares of company stock worth $437,437 in the last three months. Insiders own 2.64% of the company's stock.

Canadian National Railway Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be paid a $0.845 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 9th. This represents a $3.38 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.19%. Canadian National Railway's payout ratio is currently 40.14%.

About Canadian National Railway

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.