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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 $131.75, with a high of $143.00 and a low of $124.00. This represents a 5.46% increase from the last price of $124.93.

$90 $101 $112 $123 $134 $145 High: $143 Avg: $131.75 Low: $124 Last Closed Price: $124.93

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 Railway5.46%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1312
Avg Price Target$130.00$134.33$116.58
Last Closing Price$124.93$124.93$124.93
Upside/Downside4.06%7.52%-6.68%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26510141-30
Sep, 26510131130
Aug, 26510131130
Jul, 26511101128
Jun, 26510111128
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 02, 2026Harrison BauerSusquehanna$130.00$118.679.55%4.06%
Sep 23, 2026Ken HoexterNational Bank$143.00$119.5219.65%14.46%
Jul 27, 2026Brandon OglenskiBarclays$130.00$129.480.40%4.06%
Jun 25, 2026Barclays$109.00$115.91-5.96%-12.75%
Jun 25, 2026Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$124.00$115.916.98%-0.74%
Jun 25, 2026Jonathan ChappellNational Bank$124.00$115.916.98%-0.74%
Jun 05, 2026Susquehanna$138.00$120.3814.64%10.46%
Apr 30, 2026Brandon OglenskiBarclays$99.00$108.08-8.40%-20.76%
Mar 27, 2026Barclays$98.00$101.43-3.38%-21.56%
Feb 02, 2026Stephens$100.00$96.223.93%-19.96%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 19, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Oct 07, 2026CitigroupCautiousCautioushold
Oct 02, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 24, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 23, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 27, 2026BenchmarkHoldHoldhold
Jul 27, 2026CIBCOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 27, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 27, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 27, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold

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, 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 $131.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $124 at the low end to $143 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.46% change from the previous closing price of $124.93.

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

Canadian National Railway's stock forecast shows a 5.46% 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?

  • October 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 46.67% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 43.33% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 3.33% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 43.33% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 3.33% 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.