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Canadian National R.R. (CNR.TO)

160.40

-0.56 (0.35%)

as of Jun 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed feelings about Canadian National Railway (CNR), largely viewing it as a solid long-term investment despite current challenges. The company is seen as having a unique and irreplaceable network, which is coupled with high barriers to entry and a decent dividend yield of around 2-2.7%. There is a consensus that CNR is benefiting from reduced capex after heavy investments, allowing it to accommodate growth with less immediate expenditure. However, the sentiment is tempered by concerns of a freight recession, tariffs, and a soft Canadian economy, leading some analysts to favor its competitor, CP. Overall, while the outlook includes potential volatility due to economic factors, CNR remains an attractive option for long-term investors looking for value amidst its current discounted valuation.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

The rails have pulled back recently over worries of Q1 earnings, but CNE positioned very well in cars, grains and oil/gas. He prefers CP, given their Kansas City acquisition which gives them that north-south network. But CP and CNR will move in tandem. The rails are benefiting from the trucking shortage and emissions concerns. A good hedge to own.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 23/21, Up 20%) National champion. Great shareholder reward story. Tax on the NA economy. Continues to like it. Benefited significantly from Covid logistics story. You could add here or wait a bit, and if you have a longer term time frame, you'll be well rewarded.

DON'T BUY

CN and CP are both well run but a slowing economy creates a challenge for the transportation companies. Grain shipments are positive but the auto part faces headwinds. It hasn't increased the tonnage of shipments in the past several years but has been raising prices so there is a limit.

TOP PICK

Regulated monopoly that has strong business model and pricing power. Supply chain issues creating opportunities for business (high demand for rail). High commodity exposure (oil and grains). Strong environmental aspect (less fuel used than cars & trucks). Increasing divided and strong balance sheet. Good stock to hold.

HOLD

Great business, better than trucking. Good pricing power.

HOLD

Railroads are doing excellently. Economy in NA is very strong. Excellent businesses. If the KSU deal closes, CP would be the growth story, and it might be the better one. He'd want to see how the leverage ratio plays out with the KSU acquisition. He's happy to own CNR. New CEO, and investor communication needs work.

COMMENT

Freight volumes have been hit due to poor weather in North America, weak crops and supply issues. Both rails (CP and CN) the situation looks better. He's confident with the new CEO. The valuation favours CN (over CP). Kansas City Southern is a good thing long-term, but there's risk in integrating the companies. Labour and fuel costs will impact the rails, which can pass on those costs. There could be margin pressure in the first half. Both rails will do well.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Yesterday's results were excellent. 19% dividend increase. Stock price drop may be because things are fully valued. Yield is 1%, with a 20+ multiple, not inexpensive. Will take more to keep moving forward. Great company. He'd look to repurchase if froth came out of the market or the economy or both.

COMMENT

Rails have held up and are well positioned. Mid to long term positive outlook. The economy is not falling apart. Now CN and CP have north-south access and it is an exciting development.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Really likes it. Also owns CP. Industrial exposure, but not labour intensive. Great business. CNR is under pressure to improve operational metrics. A bit pricey. For CP, lots of synergies with the KSU acquisition. Perhaps a bit more upside with CP over the next 12 months.

COMMENT

CN Rail vs. CP Rail Asked to choose between these two. It's a close call. The railway business has been very resilient over many years. CP is much more exposed to grain which had a bad year. They also made a huge acquisition of Kansas City S which is dilutive in the short term but accretive over time. CN does not have this kind of uncertainty and not as much grain exposure so he would side with CN

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great businesses however, thinks that railroad stocks (CP & CN) are overvalued. Growth outlooks don't justify valuations. Wait to buy on a pullback. Free cash flow yields are too low low (~3.5%) 20x earnings an attractive point of entry.

BUY

CNR vs. CP You can probably buy CP here, hold it for the long term, make pretty good money, and outperform the TSX. He aims to buy the best opportunity in each sector, so he owns CNR. BC flooding will impact earnings of both, but not a long-term issue. KSU merger with CP is this week, likely to be approved, but a challenge integrating this sizeable acquisition. Opportunity is better in CNR.

COMMENT

CNR is probably the better buy right now. Likes CP but it is trading at 20x which is expensive. CNR has a better price to growth level.

COMMENT

Owns CN Rail and is happy with the share price recovering lately. The play book has been to invest in railroads facing activist pressure. Feels that there will be big changes in CNR soon. CP is also good. Positive on railroads. Lots of upside potential in CNR.

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