TSE:CNR

Canadian National R.R. (CNR.TO)

176.19
+0.09 (0.05%)
as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 11, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 40 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian National R.R. (CNR) appears to be navigating a challenging economic landscape marked by a prolonged freight recession and external pressures such as tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest that while the rail network enjoys irreplaceable assets and pricing power, the current cyclical downturn in the economy is impacting volumes and investor confidence. Many analysts view CNR as more attractively valued than its peers, particularly given its recent stock price decline which is seen as an opportunity to accumulate shares for the long term. Despite mixed short-term performance predictions, the majority of experts believe in the resilience of CNR's business model, its historical share buybacks, and dividend growth as indicators of potential recovery when overall economic conditions improve. The consensus leans towards a wait-and-see approach, with recommendations to consider averaging into positions on dips.

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Neutral
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Undervalued
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HOLD
Trading about 40% below its Fair Market Value. Company seems to go from strength to strength. Trading at well up over twice Book Value.
TOP PICK
Very reasonable valuation. North America's finest railway. A good way to participate in a growing economy.
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Great management team. Only north railroad that operates east to west coast and north to south into Mexico. They manage fuel cost extremely well.
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The best run Railway in North America. Valuation is low to middle of the pack. Has the best management. Great growth potential.
BUY
An unbelievably good story. The best rail in North America, the best margins, the best ROE. A good long-term hold.
BUY
Transport. Companies have been up significantly over the last few months. Grain shipments are very strong.
PAST TOP PICK
(Past top pick Apr 27/04. Up 9%.) Continuing to do well. Railways our leverage plays on the economy and the economy is doing well. One concern might be the drop in auto sales.
TRADE
This stock and CP Rail should do well but at this point he would rather own CP Rail.
BUY
Considers this as a long-term hold even though rare roads tend to be cyclical. Great management.
HOLD
A well-run railroads which continues to be successful. Feels that CP has an opportunity to catch up in operating costs.
TOP PICK
The best railway pick in North America for the next 5/10 years. Well-run and efficient. Constantly trying to improve.
BUY
A very good entry point to buy and hold. Multiples are 11/12/13 X earnings. Grain outlook looks better. Good play on the North American economy.
BUY
A high, high quality company. A way to participate in the North American economy.
DON'T BUY
The key is what the economy will look like. Fairly priced. Would prefer five dollars less.
TOP PICK
Had had dip in February/March because of the strike so it is off a little bit for the year. A GDP plus growth story. North American growth story continues to be strong.
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