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Canadian National R.R. (CNR.TO)

178.70

+1.85 (1.05%)

as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 34 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian National R.R. (CNR) has received mixed reviews from experts, reflecting both optimism and caution about its future performance. Several analysts praise the company's extensive rail network, market position, and operational resilience, particularly highlighting the recent share buybacks and a strong dividend yield. However, concerns persist regarding macroeconomic factors like tariffs, a soft Canadian economy, and ongoing freight recession. While some experts express hesitancy in the face of potential CUSMA negotiations and overall economic uncertainty, others see current valuations as attractive, suggesting long-term stability. The cyclical nature of the rail industry, along with the influence of external factors like labor disputes and weather issues, adds complexity to the investment thesis.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

Likes the transportation, industrial space that he likes right now. Stock has a nice long upward trend with a bit of a hiccup in 2011 and then went up again. Looks like it might have broken its trend a little bit. Support would be around $71. He is looking at buying this one. Put your stop in at around $68.

BUY

Benchmark stock of railways. If you believe N.A. economy is pricing up then rails benefit quite a bit. The recent sharp increase in CP is due to a proxy fight going on there. CNR is the most efficient railroad in Canada. Long term this is an idea core holding. He prefers CP because of the proxy fight and that their being less efficient leaves more room for growth. He is tempted to sell CP here.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 5/11. Up 9.1%.) Great dividend growth. Exceptional company. They continue to do what they do as well, if not better, than anyone in North America.

BUY

Best rail operator in North America with very high margins. Longer term you can’t argue with it.

TOP PICK

Best run railroad company in North America. Doesn't expect any pressure from Canadian Pacific (CP-T) which will be focusing on internal operating metrics. Expects CN to continue improving their operating ratio, which is currently under 64%. Always increases its dividend. Trading at a discount to CP.

BUY

Good business. Shareholders switching from CN to CP. CN trades at a bit of a discount valuation. Good operating history. Will benefit from recovering commodities in Canada.

DON'T BUY

Valuation has gotten quite high. Likes the railroads and would recommend that you look at some of the US competitors such as CSX (CSX-N) or Norfolk Southern (NSC-N) other than this or Canadian Pacific (CP-T).

TOP PICK

Would rather stick with low cost producer, which is CN even if CEO goes to CP.

TOP PICK

(Top Pick Nov 9/11, Up 2.89%) Stuck with these guys for many, many years. Mid 2000’s. If there was ever a buy and hold stock in his work this was it. Has some volatility. Holds it as a core.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 3/11. Up 20.9%.) Earnings have been good and they keep returning cash to shareholders.

COMMENT

Point and figure charting. Which exchange is the better one to do charting from? CN Rail on the TSX is bullish but bearish on the NYSE. Difference is because of the currency.

COMMENT

Premier operator in its space. Excellent dividend. Trading at a pretty high multiple. In the transportation area, consider TransForce (TFI-T), which is a strong operator with great barriers to entry.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 29/10. Up 22.83%.) Still likes. Q3 showed an increase in volumes.

TOP PICK

Broke through its old highs of $77, consolidated over the summer, and has now broken out into all new highs. No overhead resistance.

BUY

Rail business is a great story. Have brought down their costs and have done a lot of mergers. Much more environmentally friendly than trucking. If you are thinking about this for the long term, this is a nice place to be.

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