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

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C$105.63 +0.50 (+0.48%)
(As of 12/24/2024 01:21 PM ET)

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
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
14.96% 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 14.96% from the current price of C$105.63.
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CP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/26/23 to 12/25/24
1 Month Ago
11/26/23 to 11/25/24
3 Months Ago
9/27/23 to 9/26/24
1 Year Ago
12/26/22 to 12/26/23
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)
10 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 TargetC$121.43C$121.43C$121.67C$113.50
Forecasted Upside14.96% Upside12.66% Upside5.38% Upside7.67% 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

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
2.79
2.73
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/24/2024Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
B. Majors
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10/24/2024Desjardins
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyC$132.00 ➝ C$131.00+20.02%
10/24/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 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%
1/4/2024Stephens
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 Boost TargetEqual WeightC$78.00 ➝ C$83.00-21.93%
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 Wednesday, December 18, 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

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

  • The current stock price is C$105.21, which is relatively close to its one-year low of C$101.26, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market stabilizes.
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited has a strong market capitalization of C$98.17 billion, indicating a robust financial position and stability in the transportation sector.
  • The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized dividend yield of 0.72%.
  • Analysts have set optimistic price targets, with several firms raising their price objectives, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential and market performance.
  • The company operates a vast network of approximately 20,000 miles, providing significant logistical advantages and the ability to serve major business centers across North America.

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 recent decline of 0.5%, which may indicate short-term volatility and uncertainty in market sentiment.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 50.47, the company has a relatively high level of debt compared to its equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
  • The current ratio of 0.51 and quick ratio of 0.42 suggest potential liquidity issues, indicating that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the mixed reviews from different firms, with some lowering their price targets, may reflect underlying concerns about future performance.
  • The company's PEG ratio of 2.32 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.

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 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CP shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stock has a predicted upside of 14.96% 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, 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 2.73. Learn more on how CP compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CP) was last updated on 12/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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