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Canadian National R.R. (CNR.TO)

176.85

+0.45 (0.26%)

as of Aug 20, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 35 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian National R.R. (CNR) has faced challenges including reduced guidance, strikes, and external issues affecting volumes, leading to a drop in stock valuation. Despite these obstacles, experts express optimism about its long-term prospects, citing its substantial network, good free cash flow, and a history of share buybacks. Concerns over trade tariffs and economic cycles continue to loom, but many expect that once such uncertainties are resolved, CNR could benefit significantly. The company's competitive advantages, such as high barriers to entry and pricing power, make it a potentially attractive investment, especially as valuations have adjusted lower recently. Overall, while current conditions reflect some pessimism, the long-term outlook remains positive as CNR is anticipated to remain a vital player in the transportation sector.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

He is seeing a rebound so some of these railroads are breaking out of multi-year channels they have been in which is not what you would see if the economy is slowing. You are starting to see some revisions up in earnings estimates.

BUY

Moving sideways since April. Incredibly good buy here. It's basically Canada in a stock. A bit of cyclicality. You never have to worry about it. It's a buy when it's down 16-17%. No proper Canadian portfolio should be without it.

DON'T BUY

He’s looked at it a little while ago. They are in the business of hauling tons of things. Total tonnage of haul hasn’t increased very much recently. Net, the amount hasn’t changed. They have increased prices, which you can’t do forever. It is a well-run business, but it could run into a wall when they can’t increase efficiency and price. Expensive at close to 20 times.

BUY

It is a core holding for him. It started picking up when we got good vibes about China/US talks. Buy it now if you plan to hold it for any length of time.

PARTIAL SELL

The train conductors are set to strike. He purchased it in '08/'09. He has been selling it this year. He sold half his position. They are the most efficient railroad in North America. This is a candidate to use to raise some cash.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The rail companies are both carriers. There’s been crop problems in Western Canada so their grain moving operation is down. They are also general economy stocks, though it’s trading with high multiple right now. He wouldn’t add to positions right now. The stock will be hit if the economy slows.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 13/19, Up 16%) Rails have consolidated and enjoy high barriers to entry. Sustainable growth allows them to increase margins and cash. It's cyclical, but now the rails are a great place to be.

HOLD

CP-T vs. CNR-T. He owns CP-T and not CNR-T although both are excellent. He prefers Canadian rails to US rails. Both just reported modest volume headwinds but CNR-T had to cut their guidance and CP-T did not. The cuts are transitory in nature for both but over the next couple of years CP-T is positioned better to navigate through these volume headwinds.

BUY

CNR-T vs. CP-T. He is optimistic with respect to the rails. You get about 3/4ths of your lift when the industry picks up. CNR-T is slightly better than CP-T but the difference is not massive.

BUY

His model price is $147.54. $96 is a definite buy level. Likes it.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Best railroad in North America. All rails are under pressure because freight volumes are declining. Trade wars are hurting the trade flows. Recent valuation got stretched. 28-29% ROE. If it gets around $110, you can jump in with both hands. Great company, respects management, oligopoly.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Will it bounce back quickly? All rails have pulled back over fears of a slowing economy. Shipping volumes in things like coal have slowed. Rails are soft industrials, meaning less cyclical than, say, mining. She's been buying on dips. Or you can hold onto it. Crude by rail will continue to benefit them. A well-run company that's investing in tech to increase efficiency.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Take profits? It's a cyclical and has been sideways since April then recently dipped down. Rail traffic has fallen 5-6%, but this regularly happens to the rails. This decline will set you up to add to your existing position. CN has built parallel rail lines to combat bad winter weather. Accumulate this stock slow but surely over time.

HOLD

Rail stocks have been under pressure because they move the economy's goods and there is a slowdown in manufacturing. In the near term it looks like it could be soft. He thinks it is the best managed and best run railroad in North America.

HOLD

He likes them and owns it for clients. If you want to move things by rail there are only two companies -- the definition of an oligopoly with strong price control. The threat of an oncoming recession only offsets some of the need to move commodities. He thinks it will do just fine as a hold.

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