Canadian National Railway (CNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$155.44 +2.92 (+1.91%)

(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Canadian National Railway - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
7

Buy
10

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for CNR.

Consensus Price Target

C$171.07
10.05% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian National Railway, the average price target is C$171.07. The highest price target for CNR is C$190.00, while the lowest price target for CNR is C$126.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.05% from the current price of C$155.44.

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CNR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Month Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	3 Months Ago 8/26/23 to 8/25/24	1 Year Ago 11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$171.07	C$171.07	C$179.29	C$166.13
Forecasted Upside	10.05% Upside	11.43% Upside	12.96% Upside	5.66% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

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CNR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CNR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Canadian National Railway Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Canadian National Railway	Industrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.72
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CNR News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/12/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	A. Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$189.00 ➝ C$190.00	+23.63%
10/23/2024	Veritas 0 of 5 stars	D. Fong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/23/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	C$181.00 ➝ C$180.00	+14.53%
10/23/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	C$180.00 ➝ C$175.00	+11.35%
10/23/2024	ATB Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$167.00 ➝ C$168.00	+6.90%
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10/23/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	C$181.00 ➝ C$178.00	+13.26%
10/10/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Spracklin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	C$169.00 ➝ C$179.00	+12.83%
10/9/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Vernon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$179.00 ➝ C$173.00	+11.22%
10/8/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	C$176.00 ➝ C$169.00	+9.61%
10/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
9/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	C$165.00 ➝ C$162.00	+3.11%
9/11/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	C$182.00 ➝ C$178.00	+13.40%
9/11/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	C$170.00 ➝ C$160.00	+1.94%
9/11/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	C$187.00 ➝ C$180.00	+14.68%
9/11/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	C$187.00 ➝ C$180.00	+14.68%
7/24/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Imbro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
6/26/2024	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Doerksen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/24/2024	Veritas Investment Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Reduce	C$168.00	+0.41%
1/25/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		C$162.00	+2.37%
1/25/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$156.00 ➝ C$154.00	-2.69%
1/10/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jordan Alliger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sell	C$150.00	-7.67%
12/20/2022	Atb Cap Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Murray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian National Railway pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Canadian National Railway
Bull Case

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

The average target price set by analysts for Canadian National Railway is C$171.07, indicating potential upside from the current trading price of C$152.72.
Recent insider buying activity, including purchases by directors, suggests confidence in the company's future performance, with insiders acquiring shares at prices above the current market value.
Canadian National Railway has received a "Moderate Buy" rating from multiple research firms, with a mix of buy and hold recommendations, reflecting a generally positive outlook from analysts.
The company has a strong market position in rail, intermodal, trucking, and marine transportation, providing diversified revenue streams and resilience against market fluctuations.
Recent upgrades from analysts, such as UBS Group raising their price target to C$190.00, indicate growing confidence in the company's growth prospects.

Canadian National Railway
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a decline from its 1-year high of C$181.34, which may indicate potential volatility and uncertainty in the near term.
Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with one sell recommendation and several hold ratings, suggesting that not all experts are confident in the stock's immediate performance.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 107.62, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the ability to manage debt effectively.
Recent price target reductions by firms like TD Securities and CIBC indicate a cautious approach towards the stock, reflecting potential challenges ahead.
The current economic environment may pose risks to transportation and logistics sectors, which could impact Canadian National Railway's performance negatively.

CNR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian National Railway is C$171.07, with a high forecast of C$190.00 and a low forecast of C$126.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian National Railway in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNR shares.
: According to analysts, Canadian National Railway's stock has a predicted upside of 10.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Canadian National Railway's stock had 5 upgrades by analysts.
: Canadian National Railway has been rated by research analysts at ATB Capital, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Citigroup, Desjardins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bankshares, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, TD Securities, UBS Group, Veritas, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Canadian National Railway less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian National Railway is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how CNR compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:CNR) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Canadian National Railway (CNR) Stock Forecast & Price Target