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

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C$107.86 +1.31 (+1.23%)
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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
0
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 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$124.38
15.32% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the average price target is C$124.38. 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 15.32% from the current price of C$107.86.
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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/16/24 to 1/15/25
1 Month Ago
12/17/23 to 12/16/24
3 Months Ago
10/18/23 to 10/17/24
1 Year Ago
1/16/23 to 1/16/24
Strong Buy
3 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)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$124.38C$121.43C$121.13C$113.81
Forecasted Upside15.32% Upside14.89% Upside8.11% Upside8.97% Upside
Consensus Rating
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 CityIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.73
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/8/2025Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
S. Group
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1/6/2025Stephens
4 of 5 stars
D. Imbro
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
B. Majors
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/24/2024Desjardins
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 Lower TargetBuyC$132.00 ➝ C$131.00+20.02%
10/24/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$137.00 ➝ C$134.00+22.77%
10/24/2024ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$133.00 ➝ C$134.00+22.77%
10/24/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$107.00 ➝ C$119.00+9.02%
10/9/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetC$126.00 ➝ C$125.00+14.01%
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%
7/10/2024Scotiabank
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K. Gupta
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$124.00 ➝ C$130.00+18.40%
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%
10/26/2023UBS Group
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 Lower TargetC$117.00 ➝ C$114.00+17.93%
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, January 7, 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 company has a strong market capitalization of C$95.41 billion, indicating a robust financial position and potential for growth.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating from Susquehanna, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, providing a yield of 0.74%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at C$102.25, which is near its 12-month low of C$101.76, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • The company operates a vast network of approximately 20,000 miles, enhancing its capacity to transport a diverse range of commodities, which can lead to stable revenue streams.

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:

  • The stock has experienced a decline of C$3.18 recently, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the short term.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 50.47, the company may face higher financial risk, as it relies significantly on debt to finance its operations.
  • The current ratio of 0.51 suggests that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term liabilities, which could raise concerns about liquidity.
  • Analysts have varied price targets, with some lowering their expectations, which may indicate mixed sentiments about the company's future performance.
  • The P/E ratio of 27.41 may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-oriented investors.

CP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is C$124.38, with a high forecast of C$137.00 and a low forecast of C$97.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the last twelve months. There are currently 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 "buy" CP shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock has a predicted upside of 15.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has been rated by research analysts at ATB Capital, Desjardins, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, Susquehanna, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

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


This page (TSE:CP) was last updated on 1/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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