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TSE:CNR

Canadian National R.R. (CNR.TO)

160.40
-0.56 (0.35%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed feelings about Canadian National Railway (CNR), largely viewing it as a solid long-term investment despite current challenges. The company is seen as having a unique and irreplaceable network, which is coupled with high barriers to entry and a decent dividend yield of around 2-2.7%. There is a consensus that CNR is benefiting from reduced capex after heavy investments, allowing it to accommodate growth with less immediate expenditure. However, the sentiment is tempered by concerns of a freight recession, tariffs, and a soft Canadian economy, leading some analysts to favor its competitor, CP. Overall, while the outlook includes potential volatility due to economic factors, CNR remains an attractive option for long-term investors looking for value amidst its current discounted valuation.

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Consensus
Hold
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Valuation
Undervalued
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BUY
Prefers over CP Rail. Good at cost cutting. Will be taking market share away from truckers.
TOP PICK
Good acquisitions. Tops in US analysts choices on continental railways.
TOP PICK
Good long term growth. Made a good acquisition.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on June 20 no change) Still likes.
DON'T BUY
Expect freight to drop.
DON'T BUY
Long term has a lot of potential. Short term will have a problem.
BUY
Excellent company. Has dropped and is a reasonable price.
DON'T BUY
Slowdown in freightwill continue for some time. Buy on the lows.
BUY
Likes. A year from now should do well.
BUY
Could do some more north/south merger/acquisitions. Could play a bigger role in a recovery.
WAIT
Well run. Good upside potential, but wait for economy turn.
TOP PICK
Tops among their peers. Good acquisitions. Good routes. Lowest cost in the industry. Will do well in early economic upturn.
BUY
Stable, mature company. Prefers over CP Rail.
TOP PICK
Still has lots of opportunities to increase its margins. Have grown into a position where they have been able to increase margins. Valuation is fairly attractive. Still lots of opportunity for upside in the stock.
BUY
Good long term stock. Well run.
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