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Canadian National Railway (CNI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CNI Stock Forecast

Canadian National Railway (CNI) stock forecast, based on 51 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $106.00, with a high of $115.00 and a low of $97.00. This represents a 11.90% increase from the last price of $94.73.

$90 $99 $108 $117 $126 $135 High: $115 Avg: $106 Low: $97 Last Closed Price: $94.73

CNI Stock Rating

Canadian National Railway stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (33.33%), 31 Hold (60.78%), 3 Sell (5.88%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 51 0 3 31 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCanadian National Railway11.90%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 15.78%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts125
Avg Price Target$97.00$106.00$113.00
Last Closing Price$94.73$94.73$94.73
Upside/Downside2.40%11.90%19.29%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2559151-30
Sep, 2559151-30
Aug, 2559161-31
Jul, 25610141132
Jun, 2579141132
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 02, 2025Barclays$97.00$94.462.69%2.40%
Sep 25, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$115.00$93.0323.62%21.40%
Mar 27, 2025Susquehanna$113.00$99.7613.27%19.29%
Jan 16, 2025Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$120.00$100.6919.18%26.68%
Jan 10, 2025Stephanie MooreJefferies$120.00$99.9520.06%26.68%
Oct 11, 2024Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$130.00$115.8912.18%37.23%
Oct 08, 2024Ariel RosaCitigroup$125.00$113.4410.19%31.95%
Oct 04, 2024Ken HoexterNational Bank$122.00$113.547.45%28.79%
Sep 25, 2024Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$119.00$117.910.92%25.62%
Sep 11, 2024Ken HoexterBank of America Securities$129.00$115.7811.42%36.18%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 06, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 03, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 25, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Jun 06, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
May 06, 2025SusquehannaNeutralPositiveupgrade
Apr 02, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 03, 2025Loop Capital MarketsSelldowngrade
Jan 10, 2025JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Nov 12, 2024CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Oct 23, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.98$6.91$7.46$8.55-----
Avg Forecast$5.29$5.75$7.41$7.26$7.21$8.08$9.04$9.97$10.98
High Forecast$5.39$5.87$7.70$7.39$7.65$8.50$9.57$10.56$11.63
Low Forecast$5.12$5.57$7.18$7.09$6.94$7.66$8.61$9.50$10.47
Surprise %-5.86%20.17%0.67%17.77%-----

Revenue Forecast

$13B $15B $17B $19B $21B $23B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$13.82B$14.48B$17.11B$16.83B-----
Avg Forecast$13.82B$14.50B$16.91B$16.72B$17.07B$18.00B$19.01B$20.12B$21.31B
High Forecast$14.04B$14.73B$17.43B$16.95B$17.93B$19.08B$19.87B$21.04B$22.28B
Low Forecast$13.49B$14.16B$16.50B$16.27B$16.58B$17.44B$18.32B$19.39B$20.54B
Surprise %-0.02%-0.18%1.15%0.62%-----

Net Income Forecast

$3B $4B $5B $6B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.56B$4.90B$5.12B$5.63B-----
Avg Forecast$3.48B$3.79B$4.98B$5.64B$4.75B$5.32B$5.96B$6.57B$7.24B
High Forecast$4.17B$3.87B$5.98B$6.77B$5.04B$5.60B$6.31B$6.96B$7.67B
Low Forecast$2.78B$3.67B$3.98B$4.51B$4.58B$5.05B$5.67B$6.26B$6.90B
Surprise %2.50%29.22%2.75%-0.23%-----

CNI Forecast FAQ

Is Canadian National Railway stock a buy?

Canadian National Railway stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 31 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Canadian National Railway is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Canadian National Railway's price target?

Canadian National Railway's price target, set by 51 Wall Street analysts, averages $106 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $97 at the low end to $115 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.90% change from the previous closing price of $94.73.

How does Canadian National Railway stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Canadian National Railway's stock forecast shows a 11.90% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (15.78%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Canadian National Railway over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 16.13% Strong Buy, 29.03% Buy, 51.61% Hold, 3.23% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Canadian National Railway’s EPS forecast?

Canadian National Railway's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2024 is $7.21, marking a -15.67% decrease from the reported $8.55 in 2023. Estimates for the following years are $8.08 in 2025, $9.04 in 2026, $9.97 in 2027, and $10.98 in 2028.

What is Canadian National Railway’s revenue forecast?

Canadian National Railway's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2024 is $17.07B, reflecting a 1.41% increase from the reported $16.83B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $18B, followed by $19.01B for 2026, $20.12B for 2027, and $21.31B for 2028.

What is Canadian National Railway’s net income forecast?

Canadian National Railway's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2024 stands at $4.75B, representing a -15.50% decrease from the reported $5.62B in 2023. Projections indicate $5.32B in 2025, $5.96B in 2026, $6.57B in 2027, and $7.24B in 2028.