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

$82.06
+0.86 (+1.06%)
(As of 05:19 PM ET)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City - 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

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
12

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for CP.

Consensus Price Target

$97.90
19.40% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is $97.90. The highest price target for CP is $130.00, while the lowest price target for CP is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.40% from the current price of $82.06.
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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/12/23 to 10/11/24
1 Month Ago
9/12/23 to 9/11/24
3 Months Ago
7/14/23 to 7/13/24
1 Year Ago
10/12/22 to 10/12/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$97.90$96.36$95.95$90.38
Forecasted Upside19.40% Upside11.93% Upside15.13% Upside24.96% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian Pacific Kansas CityTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.58
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.64% Upside29.74% Upside7.81% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/11/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$83.00 ➝ $82.00+0.31%
10/9/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$91.98 ➝ $91.25+14.11%
10/9/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Rosa
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Initiated CoverageBuy$97.00+20.33%
10/2/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $94.00+11.67%
9/25/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$89.00 ➝ $91.00+6.37%
9/25/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$95.00 ➝ $97.00+13.09%
7/17/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $100.00+19.65%
7/10/2024Scotiabank
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K. Gupta
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform
6/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$90.00+14.72%
4/25/2024Evercore
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 Lower TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $89.00+8.14%
4/25/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$97.00 ➝ $92.00+11.68%
4/25/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingHold
4/22/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$120.00 ➝ $130.00+51.00%
1/8/2024Susquehanna Bancshares
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 DowngradePositive ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $87.00+11.13%
1/8/2024TD Securities
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
12/21/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$121.00 ➝ $116.00+48.30%
11/27/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$85.00 ➝ $77.00+6.66%
10/27/2023Stephens
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight$79.00 ➝ $78.00+12.38%
10/26/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$133.00 ➝ $128.00+83.41%
10/26/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$128.00 ➝ $125.00+79.68%
9/5/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$100.00+24.42%
8/9/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$87.00 ➝ $88.00+8.41%
8/9/2023CSFB
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 Boost TargetNeutral$87.00 ➝ $88.00+8.37%
6/6/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy
5/16/2023Argus
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$92.00+10.94%
2/1/2023CIBC
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 Lower TargetC$128.00 ➝ C$125.00
12/20/2022Atb Cap Markets
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C. Murray
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/16/2022National Bank Financial
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 Boost TargetC$105.00 ➝ C$106.00

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Should I Buy Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock? CP Pros and Cons Explained

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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:

  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company's current stock price of $85.44 presents a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a relatively lower price point.
  • Analysts have given the stock a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting positive sentiment and growth potential in the market.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited operates a transcontinental freight railway, providing a stable and essential service that is less susceptible to economic downturns.
  • The company's recent dividend payout of $0.1373 per share offers investors a steady income stream and a respectable dividend yield of 0.64%.

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:

  • Despite positive ratings, the stock has experienced recent fluctuations in price, indicating potential volatility that may not align with all investor risk profiles.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42 may raise concerns about the company's leverage and financial stability in the long term.
  • While the company has shown revenue growth, its P/E ratio of 27.38 suggests that the stock may be currently overvalued compared to industry peers.
  • Market analysts have issued a mix of hold and buy ratings, indicating some uncertainty in the market regarding the company's future performance.
  • Investors should consider the impact of global economic conditions on the transportation sector, as any downturn could affect Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited's operations and stock performance.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is $97.90, with a high forecast of $130.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 12 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 19.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, and Susquehanna in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian Pacific Kansas City more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how CP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CP) was last updated on 10/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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