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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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SELL

CNR (CNR-T) and CP (CP-T) have one thing in common; very energy efficient and very sensitive to the economy. If the economy slows down, and energy prices backed off, they would lose their competitiveness. Easy money has been made. Reduce your holdings, especially on any rally.

BUY

Although it has general economic exposure, it is a well-run railroad with a relatively low valuation. Could see it in the low $50’s. Take some profits when it moves up.

BUY

Rails are down because of worries about economic slowdown. Canadian rails are more insulated from the US downturn.

WAIT

Both CNR (CNR-T) and CP (CP-T) are about the same price earnings multiples on this year's end next year's earnings with just about identical yields. At a critical point on the chart at $42 and if the breaks that, it could go lower.

BUY

Has had a nice little dip which he is taking advantage of. The model price is $53.30 which is an 18% positive differential.

TOP PICK

Record quarterly earnings. Best operating ratio and ships “bread and butter” stuff and is not a cyclical. Multiple is pretty low. Looks cheap.

BUY

Positive on both Canadian Pacific (CP-T) and Canadian National (CNR-T) railways. Lowest cost of any North American Railway. Their 2nd quarter was right on track. Prices probably dropped because of concerns of economics in the US. Price is getting very attractive.

TOP PICK

Good operating ratio. Likes the north, south, east and west operations that gives you all of Mexico, US and Canada. Price drop has created a multiple of 12 X earnings. If the economy falls back, he wouldn't be concerned because expectation is still in the 2.5/3% range, which equals a proper growth of 10 to 20%.

DON'T BUY

In a very cyclical area and is leveraged to the strength and weakness in the economy. In its most recent rally the stock has failed to make a new high. Now making lower highs and recently made a lower low. There is some support at $45 and initially will probably hold there.

BUY

Operating ratios last quarter where better than any other railroad in North America. There are some cyclical risks but they are winning more business on intermodal, taking business away from trucking. Good, clean operation over all.

BUY

Has come off its peak and she is close to buying it. Trading at a discount to its peers and is superior. The big risk would be a global slowdown. Good four and medium/long-term hold.

HOLD

One of the best run rail companies in North America and will continue to be. We'll have some cyclical moves but generally it's the type of name you can put away, hold, and a couple of years later you find your making money on it.

HOLD

Both Canadian Pacific (CP-T) and Canadian National (CNR-T) are exceptionally well-run businesses. Not as reliant on commodities.

BUY

The best railroad in North America. Has the best operating ratios. Looking at it as a possible good entry point. If the US economy slows down, this could affect their operations.

BUY

Canadian National (CNR-T) and Canadian Pacific (CP-T) are both good places to get cyclical exposure without large multiples. Of the two, he prefers CP.

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