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

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C$99.64 +0.39 (+0.39%)
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
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$122.38
22.83% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is C$122.38. 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 22.83% from the current price of C$99.64.
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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/29/24 to 4/29/25
1 Month Ago
3/30/24 to 3/30/25
3 Months Ago
1/30/24 to 1/29/25
1 Year Ago
4/30/23 to 4/29/24
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$122.38C$123.43C$124.23C$120.63
Forecasted Upside22.83% Upside24.17% Upside9.32% Upside9.16% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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
2.65
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/22/2025Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperformC$130.00 ➝ C$115.00+14.11%
4/11/2025ATB Capital
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperformC$130.00 ➝ C$128.00+26.16%
4/3/2025National Bankshares
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector PerformC$123.00 ➝ C$118.00+18.02%
4/2/2025Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$128.00 ➝ C$120.00+16.37%
4/2/2025Barclays
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 Lower TargetC$130.00 ➝ C$125.00+21.22%
3/31/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$128.00 ➝ C$122.00+21.32%
3/25/2025CIBC
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$128.00 ➝ C$124.00+19.70%
2/21/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetC$123.00 ➝ C$122.00+10.74%
2/3/2025Loop Capital
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R. Paterson
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Strong Sell
1/30/2025Desjardins
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 Boost TargetBuyC$133.00 ➝ C$134.00+13.83%
1/30/2025UBS Group
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 Boost TargetC$127.00 ➝ C$129.00+9.58%
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
10/9/2024Citigroup
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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%
7/31/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetHoldC$115.00 ➝ C$120.00+3.94%
4/8/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$125.00 ➝ C$133.00+11.04%
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 Thursday, April 24, 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:

  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment among analysts, which could suggest potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent earnings estimates for Q1 2025 have been adjusted to $1.00 per share, reflecting a solid performance expectation despite a slight decrease from previous forecasts.
  • The current stock price is around C$95.40, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-rated company.
  • Analysts have set price targets that suggest potential upside, with some estimates indicating a target of C$130.00, which could lead to significant returns if achieved.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately C$89.17 billion, indicating stability and a solid position in the market.

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 price target reductions by analysts, including a drop to C$120.00 from C$128.00, may indicate concerns about future performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent trading range showing a low of C$94.60 and a high of C$121.35 over the past year, which could pose risks for investors.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the sale of 18,710 shares by a senior officer, may raise red flags about the company's future prospects.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 49.64, which could indicate financial risk if not managed properly.
  • Some analysts have issued sell ratings, suggesting that there are differing opinions on the stock's future performance, which could create uncertainty for 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$122.38, 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 22.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at ATB Capital, Barclays, CIBC, Desjardins, Loop Capital, National Bankshares, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, and UBS Group 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 2.65. Learn more on how CP compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CP) was last updated on 4/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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