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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

Has done very well, in part because of demand for commodities. Just recently won an arbitration decision on coal. Prefers CNR which has stronger operating ratios and stronger longer term record.

TOP PICK

The industry is operating close to full capacity and have pricing power. This is the only RR that has excess capacity and with the lowest cost in the industry.

BUY

One of the 2 best rail operating companies in all of North America. Feels the economic growth will continue. Good price.

TOP PICK

Has the capacity to increase their shipping, while virtually all the rails in North America are operating close to capacity. Margins are good and generating lots of cash.

TOP PICK

Versus the Canadian Pacific, this one has North-South routes as well as East-West. It goes all the way to Mexico city. Thought the BC Rail acquisition was great because the deep port at Port Rupert will provide one day shipping advantage compared to Vancouver.

BUY

Rail stocks should benefit from the booming China economy through shipping coal, wheat and fertilizer. RR's are talking about expanding capacities and both CNR and CP are both going to do well. Favourite over the last 6 months has been CP.

DON'T BUY

Q: Move over to CNR? A: Became disillusioned with CP management. This company has done terrific job. Stock looks a little pricey now. Would buy if it came off 20%.

BUY

Benefiting from growth in China. Has had outstanding performance. Vulnerable to rising energy prices. Trading at about 16.5 X this year's earnings.

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TOP PICK

Likes it because it continues to play on the uptrend having to move material/products. Lowest cost operator, but the only RR that additional tonnage. Not very volatile.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Would buy on any weakness. A blue chip North American stock. Would be a great long term hold.

BUY

Had much better than expected earnings. One of his favourite stocks. So well run that you buy and put away.

BUY

Doesn't see a lot of risk in this stock. Best managed rail in North America as well as the best operating ratios. Has further upside.

STRONG BUY

A fantastic stock with further upside potential. Doesn't see any kind of negative. If using a stop/loss, it would be set at $56/58.

TOP PICK

As a commodity play would prefer to own the shipper rather than the commodity. Have the lowest cost in their business.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

One of the best run railroads in N.A. There is still a huge demand for transportation. Buy in the $55/57 range.

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