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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 $106.33, with a high of $115.00 and a low of $101.00. This represents a 6.45% increase from the last price of $99.89.

$95 $103 $111 $119 $127 $135 High: $115 Avg: $106.33 Low: $101 Last Closed Price: $99.89

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%), 16 Buy (31.37%), 32 Hold (62.75%), 3 Sell (5.88%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 51 0 3 32 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCanadian National Railway6.45%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts125
Avg Price Target$101.00$102.00$105.80
Last Closing Price$99.89$99.89$99.89
Upside/Downside1.11%2.11%5.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26610131-30
Dec, 25610131-30
Nov, 2559161-31
Oct, 2559151-30
Sep, 2559151-30
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 15, 2026Barclays$101.00$97.653.43%1.11%
Nov 03, 2025Evercore ISI$103.00$95.527.83%3.11%
Oct 02, 2025Barclays$97.00$94.462.69%-2.89%
Sep 25, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$115.00$93.0323.62%15.13%
Mar 27, 2025Susquehanna$113.00$99.7613.27%13.12%
Jan 16, 2025Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$120.00$100.6919.18%20.13%
Jan 10, 2025Stephanie MooreJefferies$120.00$99.9520.06%20.13%
Oct 11, 2024Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$130.00$115.8912.18%30.14%
Oct 08, 2024Ariel RosaCitigroup$125.00$113.4410.19%25.14%
Oct 04, 2024Ken HoexterNational Bank$122.00$113.547.45%22.13%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 21, 2026ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 08, 2026CIBCOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 05, 2026Vertical ResearchBuyupgrade
Dec 08, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 28, 2025CIBCNeutralOutperformupgrade
Nov 03, 2025CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 03, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 03, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 06, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 03, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

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

Revenue Forecast

$14B $16B $17B $19B $21B $23B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$14.48B$17.11B$16.83B-----
Avg Forecast$14.50B$16.91B$16.72B$17.07B$18.00B$19.01B$20.12B$21.31B
High Forecast$14.73B$17.43B$16.95B$17.93B$19.08B$19.87B$21.04B$22.28B
Low Forecast$14.16B$16.50B$16.27B$16.58B$17.44B$18.32B$19.39B$20.54B
Surprise %-0.18%1.15%0.62%-----

Net Income Forecast

$4B $4B $5B $6B $7B $8B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.90B$5.12B$5.63B-----
Avg Forecast$3.79B$4.98B$5.64B$4.75B$5.32B$5.96B$6.57B$7.24B
High Forecast$3.87B$5.98B$6.77B$5.04B$5.60B$6.31B$6.96B$7.67B
Low Forecast$3.67B$3.98B$4.51B$4.58B$5.05B$5.67B$6.26B$6.90B
Surprise %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, 16 Buy, 32 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 $106.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $101 at the low end to $115 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.45% change from the previous closing price of $99.89.

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

Canadian National Railway's stock forecast shows a 6.45% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

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

  • January 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 43.33% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 43.33% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 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.