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TSE:CNR

Canadian National R.R. (CNR.TO)

177.76
+0.91 (0.51%)
as of Aug 21, 2026, 2:35:48 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 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 faced recent challenges, including strikes, weather issues, and reduced guidance, leading to a volatile stock performance. Despite these hurdles, experts are cautiously optimistic about the company's long-term stability, citing its established network and the cyclical nature of its business. Valuations have contracted significantly, creating a potential buying opportunity for investors. While there is concern over ongoing trade negotiations and market dynamics, the general sentiment is that CNR remains a strong player in the rail industry, which benefits from higher barriers to entry and has exhibited resilience over the years. Overall, CNR's fundamentals are solid, offering a favorable risk/reward scenario as the economy stabilizes and demand for rail services picks up.

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Undervalued
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BUY
Likes this company very much.
WAIT
This is not his favourite sector. His personal view is that there will be weaker economic performance than people think. This could result in another correction which would be your next buying opportunity.
TOP PICK
Best run railroad in North America as well as best operating ratios. Diversifying downstream to go right to the customer's door. Earnings growth is fabulous. Dividends are growing regularly. Even though it's cyclical, this is one you buy and put away.
TOP PICK
57% operating ratio which is unheard of in the railroad business. All of their segments, with the exception of autos, are doing well. Prince Rupert's container port is opening next year.
TOP PICK
In the last 10 years, they have gone a long way in reducing their sensitivity to the overall level of economic activity. Economic activity is driven as much by services now as it is by goods. Picking up market share from trucking.
BUY
A very good long-term play. Prefers the shipper rather than the producer of commodities. You get similar returns at half the risk.
BUY
A good hold in a blue-chip portfolio. He believes in resources.
BUY
Came out with very good earnings. Likes the company, but sees risks in transport stocks. This one is doing remarkably well and raised guidance.
DON'T BUY
Likes this company long-term. The biggest hesitation in buying has been the threat of a recession or slowdown in the US economy. Until there is a clearer direction on the North American economy he will just sit back and watch.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
On Canadian National (CNR-T) and Canadian Pacific (CP-T) he is indifferent technically. There has been a downtrend, a nice base and a start of a nice breakout. If the markets are strong and the economy is strong, at a minimum it will make a retest of the April high. However, he questions the optimistic outlook for the economy. You could buy on a pullback.
BUY
Probably the best run railroad in North America. Generates good cash flow. Railroads are cyclical and fairly heavily tied to economic activity.
BUY
It is the best railway in N. America. It is sensitive to commodity prices. Recommends keeping it if you own and become a buyer if you don't.
TRADE
If you think we are heading for a slowdown, you don't want to be in rails, however CNR is the best of the pack.
TRADE
Slowdown has hurt the company a little. The resource sector has helped the railways. CNR is a better run company then CPR.
TOP PICK
Believes that CNR is the best railway company in N. America. There is a 20% return on equity. Recently purchased last month. Great value.
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