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Canadian Pacific Rail (CP.TO)

133.08

+2.27 (1.74%)

as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 25 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts generally regard Canadian Pacific Rail (CP) as a strong long-term investment opportunity despite some concerns over current economic conditions and tariff negotiations. The recent acquisition of Kansas City Southern (KSU) is highlighted as a pivotal factor that could enhance competitive advantage and operational synergies across North America. While some analysts suggest potential resistance in the short term and the possibility of a pullback before buying, the overall sentiment leans towards a belief in the company's foundational strength and resilience. Several analysts note the cyclical nature of the rail industry, with expectations that improvements in the manufacturing sector and trade flows will positively impact future performance. However, there are cautionary voices regarding potential disruptions from trade negotiations and the current freight recession, which could affect volumes and pricing power in the near future.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Apr 5/11, Up 23.95%) He got out a little early. He liked the leverage to the west and the China story but it so poorly run and switched to CNR, but would have done better continuing with CP. It is fairly valued here and he would take profits.

SELL

Is a great stock. Has had a great run up. Looks very good, but is seeing the volume dropping off. Take some profits.

SELL

Owns CN. CP is over bought and he would sell it if he were a trader. It took CN 5-10 years to get operating ratios down to CN’s, so CP can’t do it in 2. You might want to take the money and run. Getting the operating ratio down is already in the price.

DON'T BUY

Trading on hope and hype instead of fundamentals. Thinks it is expensive right here. Prefers CN

DON'T BUY

It’s going to be a long time before they can bring the operating ratio down. It is the highest PE of the north American railways. Is looking to trade out of it into CNR-T.

DON'T BUY

Feels the shakeup is good. He has been concerned about the total economy growth and this one tends to be a commodity transporter. Numbers have been poorer. Yield is in indifferent.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 13/11. Up 27.79%.) Has sold this and bought Canadian National (CNR-T).

SELL

CP Chairman has an uphill battle. I above his model price.

BUY

Believes there is room to move their operating ratios to be closer in line with Canadian National (CNR-T). Believes the proxy battle that is currently taking place is a real boon to investors. Trading at only 3.2X book value.

HOLD

Possible new CEO who made Canadian National (CNR-T) the most efficient railroad in North America with the lowest expense ratio. (This one has the highest, which is somewhat due to geography through the Rockies.)

HOLD

Doesn’t think CP rail is a takeover target. Stock has moved up quite a ways since the hedge fund has tried to displace management. You want to hang on for a little bit longer, but you are not buying the stock particularly cheap.

DON'T BUY

As good as management is, they will never be able to get operating ratios to the level where Canadian National (CNR-T) is. The geography has a major place in this. Feels the stock is getting fully valued.

HOLD

Concerning about both the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National (CNR-T) in that they are economy stocks. Interesting that the rails are getting into the business of transporting oil and could turn out to be quite profitable. He is looking at them again.

DON'T BUY

CNR is the best railroad in North America – the most efficiently run and good management so he prefers them to CP. CP’s efficiency is very low and need a change in management and attitude. Issued bonds today to take advantage of low interest rates.

COMMENT

In an uptrend but has some pretty major resistance in the high $60. Likes the stock up to about $60, $69, $70 but on a comparable basis, Canadian National (CNR-T) just took out its old highs. Would prefer CN.

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