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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

He likes the chart. Transports reflect a growing economy. CNR has jsut broken previous highs with good volumes. $140 is his target.

TOP PICK

He's long owned this. CNR enjoys lots of barriers to entry, so there's a good moat and they can increase pricing. They enjoy cost savings from new technology which is driving their margins and cash flow. It's stable. (Analysts’ price target is $121.33)

BUY

One of his biggest positions. It is like a canary on the coal mine in the Canadian economy. They had weakening volumes February but presented a good buying opportunity there. He loves it.

HOLD

As a value investor, he thinks the rails are expensive, and he doesn't think the economy will grow that fast to justify a big increase in rail stocks. Rails are good, steady players, though, and are managing costs well. Now, they're too expensive. He'd step in at 10-15% below current share prices.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 29/18, Up 28%) They beat in Q4, earnings up nearly 16%. They can grow their earnings 15% compounded annually.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 07/18, Up 27%) Benefitted from shipping more oil by train (and the lack of pipelines). Their system was overloaded, but they've since spent money on more trains, so volumes have risen, all wonderful.

BUY

CNR-T vs. CP-T. It depends on your stage of life. CNR-T is more diversified. CP-T is more Canadian concentrated. He would go with CNR-T because of this. They should do better this year. If the economy got rougher, CP-T would drop off more.

COMMENT

Bullish on the stock. Upcoming quarter might be challenged because of the weather, so Q1 won't be as good as Q4. Pricing power is good, volume is increasing. A great business. Makes sense to hedge the first quarter, but she wouldn't worry about hedging this sector for a whole year.

TOP PICK

Greater cash flow. Trains can be longer, more efficient. Costs going down, revenues up. Increased dividend by 18%. Sees no reason to sell. Yield is 1.93%. (Analysts’ price target is $119.05)

BUY

The rails are fairly defensive. This one has so many inputs. They have a coast to coast network. It always scores well on price momentum and valuation and has a solid return on equity. It has a stable business. It has a small yield and lots of room to increase it.

TOP PICK

The rail business has been terrible for 50 years, but now has great pricing power and barriers to entry. Rails are in a sweet spot now because oil needs to be moved (and there aren't enough pipelines). Fine management. Rails are a great industry. (Analysts’ price target is $119.04)

BUY

In Canada, there are only two railways. CN's operating ratio is good. Their only negative is that they depend on price increases for growth. He doesn't see new pipelines, so crude by rail will continue to thrive. A definite long-term hold.

DON'T BUY

The rail stocks since 2009 have been a group that's had a spectacular gain, all moving to price-to-book levels that have exceeded their histories. He doesn't see opportunities now to buy them cheap. CNR trades at current fair market value. Remember: it's late in the cycle and poised to decline from theese heights. You won't see these highs for decades.

BUY

It is a great company and has been well managed over time. They grew about 12% on the dividend over time. He prefers a higher dividend vs. a higher growth of the dividend. CNR-T has had great pricing power over time. This one has a really defendable position.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It has been a very stable and safe place to hide. He would be cautious entering at these levels.

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