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

C$104.62 -3.16 (-2.93%)

(As of 11/26/2024 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
10

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CP.

Consensus Price Target

C$121.43
16.07% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is C$121.43. The highest price target for CP is C$137.00, while the lowest price target for CP is C$83.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.07% from the current price of C$104.62.

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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/27/23 to 11/26/24	1 Month Ago 10/28/23 to 10/27/24	3 Months Ago 8/29/23 to 8/28/24	1 Year Ago 11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$121.43	C$121.43	C$123.87	C$112.75
Forecasted Upside	16.07% Upside	13.29% Upside	11.29% Upside	18.87% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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.

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.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Canadian Pacific Kansas City	Industrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.79	2.72
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CP 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
10/24/2024	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	B. Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024	Desjardins 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy	C$132.00 ➝ C$131.00	+20.02%
10/24/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform	C$137.00 ➝ C$134.00	+22.77%
10/24/2024	ATB Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	C$133.00 ➝ C$134.00	+22.77%
10/24/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$107.00 ➝ C$119.00	+9.02%
10/9/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$126.00 ➝ C$125.00	+14.01%
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10/9/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	C$97.00	-11.53%
10/8/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	C$136.00 ➝ C$137.00	+24.83%
9/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$95.00 ➝ C$97.00	-15.85%
7/31/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$115.00 ➝ C$120.00	+3.94%
7/10/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	C$124.00 ➝ C$130.00	+18.40%
4/22/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	C$120.00 ➝ C$130.00	+9.70%
4/8/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$125.00 ➝ C$133.00	+11.04%
3/27/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	C$124.00 ➝ C$130.00	+8.41%
1/4/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	C$78.00 ➝ C$83.00	-21.93%
10/26/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$117.00 ➝ C$114.00	+17.93%
10/4/2023	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$110.00 ➝ C$109.00	+8.55%
7/12/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$108.00 ➝ C$111.00	+5.21%
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	Outperform

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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, November 21, 2024. 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

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

Recent quarterly earnings exceeded analysts' expectations, with earnings per share reported at C$1.05, surpassing the consensus estimate of C$1.01. This indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a robust net margin of 24.46%, suggesting efficient operations and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has a market capitalization of C$100.97 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the market, which can be attractive to long-term investors.
Insider activity shows confidence in the company, with recent sales by senior officers indicating a strategic move rather than a lack of confidence, as they may be reallocating their investments.
The current stock price is approximately C$112.01, which, while reflecting a premium valuation, is supported by strong earnings growth potential as analysts predict earnings per share of 4.34 for the current fiscal year.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 50.47, indicating that it relies significantly on debt to finance its operations, which can pose risks during economic downturns.
With a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.01, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could lead to a correction if earnings growth does not meet expectations.
The quick ratio of 0.42 and current ratio of 0.51 suggest potential liquidity issues, meaning the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
Insider ownership is only 0.03%, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholders, potentially leading to decisions that do not prioritize shareholder value.
Recent insider selling, while not necessarily negative, could raise concerns among investors about the future outlook of the company from those who are most familiar with its operations.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is C$121.43, with a high forecast of C$137.00 and a low forecast of C$83.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CP shares.
: According to analysts, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock has a predicted upside of 16.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at ATB Capital, Barclays, Citigroup, Desjardins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, and Susquehanna 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 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how CP compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:CP) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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