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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$111.55 +0.11 (+0.10%)
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for CP.

Consensus Price Target

C$123.86
11.03% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is C$123.86. The highest price target for CP is C$137.00, while the lowest price target for CP is C$97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.03% from the current price of C$111.55.
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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/28/24 to 2/27/25
1 Month Ago
1/29/24 to 1/28/25
3 Months Ago
11/30/23 to 11/29/24
1 Year Ago
2/28/23 to 2/28/24
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$123.86C$124.23C$121.43C$116.00
Forecasted Upside11.03% Upside8.96% Upside13.37% Upside0.62% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CP 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.
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CP 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.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian Pacific Kansas CityIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.78
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/21/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetC$123.00 ➝ C$122.00+10.74%
2/3/2025Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
R. Paterson
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Strong Sell
1/30/2025Desjardins
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyC$133.00 ➝ C$134.00+13.83%
1/30/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$124.00 ➝ C$128.00+8.73%
1/30/2025ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$129.00 ➝ C$130.00+10.43%
1/30/2025UBS Group
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 Boost TargetC$127.00 ➝ C$129.00+9.58%
1/30/2025Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetC$130.00 ➝ C$128.00+9.03%
1/8/2025Wolfe Research
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S. Group
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/6/2025Stephens
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D. Imbro
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024Susquehanna
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B. Majors
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$107.00 ➝ C$119.00+9.02%
10/9/2024Citigroup
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A. Rosa
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Set TargetBuyC$97.00-11.53%
10/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightC$136.00 ➝ C$137.00+24.83%
9/25/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetBuyC$95.00 ➝ C$97.00-15.85%
7/31/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetHoldC$115.00 ➝ C$120.00+3.94%
4/22/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$120.00 ➝ C$130.00+9.70%
4/8/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$125.00 ➝ C$133.00+11.04%
3/27/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$124.00 ➝ C$130.00+8.41%
10/4/2023National Bank Financial
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 Lower TargetC$110.00 ➝ C$109.00+8.55%
7/12/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetC$108.00 ➝ C$111.00+5.21%

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Should I Buy Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock? CP 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 Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian Pacific Kansas City pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited:

  • Recent earnings forecasts indicate a strong potential for growth, with analysts projecting earnings per share (EPS) of $4.21 for FY2024, which, while slightly lower than previous estimates, still reflects a solid performance in the rail industry.
  • The stock has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from multiple brokerages, suggesting that many analysts believe in the company's growth potential and stability.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited's current stock price is C$109.88, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 12-month high of C$123.37, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Several analysts have recently upgraded their ratings on the stock, with firms like Wolfe Research and Desjardins giving it a "strong-buy" rating, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of C$102.70 billion, which indicates a robust financial position and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited for these reasons:

  • Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by senior officers, may raise concerns about the company's future performance and the confidence of its leadership.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of 1.0%, which could indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Analysts have also issued mixed ratings, with one firm downgrading the stock from "strong-buy" to "strong sell," suggesting that not all market participants are optimistic about its future.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 49.64, which may indicate a higher level of debt compared to equity, potentially increasing financial risk for investors.
  • Despite a strong market cap, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.01 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is C$123.86, with a high forecast of C$137.00 and a low forecast of C$97.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CP shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock has a predicted upside of 11.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at ATB Capital, Desjardins, Loop Capital, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Stephens, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian Pacific Kansas City more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how CP compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CP) was last updated on 2/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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