Canadian Pacific Rail (CP.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

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Canadian Pacific Rail (CP.TO)

121.61

+0.70 (0.58%)

as of Jun 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Pacific Rail (CP-T) has been the subject of mixed reviews among analysts, with some viewing it as a strong long-term hold due to its unique North American footprint and benefits from recent acquisitions, particularly its merger with Kansas City Southern (KSU). Many experts suggest that while the stock has seen some recent positive momentum following its breakout above $117, it remains vulnerable to fluctuations related to trade tariffs and a potential economic downturn impacting freight volumes. The current economic environment has brought a freight recession, causing some analysts to advise caution and recommend waiting for a pullback before investing. Despite these concerns, several reviews highlight the company's efficiency improvements from AI and a generally positive growth outlook, although they warn that the market context remains uncertain. Overall, the recurring theme is a positive long-term sentiment tempered by short-term concerns regarding trade policies and economic conditions.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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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.

DON'T BUY

A little bit fed up with this company. Not quite as well managed as they had hoped. Doesn't seem to be able to take advantage of the moving of commodities.

TOP PICK

Pushing fairly near full capacity. Still have some work to do on their operating ratios. Blue-chip company.

BUY

The commodity boom, particularly in coal and other metals will give them some pricing flexibility.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Under pressure at the moment so may be a good time to buy. Seems to bounce off $30 which would be a good price to buy at.

BUY

Not accompany you normally get excited about. Having been growing earnings like mad and not the best Co. out there, but at a good price..

PAST TOP PICK

(A past top pick Jan 22/04. Down 11.5%) A lot of the rails are down. A general play on North American activity. Very cheap and still likes.

WEAK BUY

CN is more attractively priced. Take a look at CN. Dont know outlook for grain market.

BUY

Transportation business should be quite good. Likes both CP & CNR but favors CP which has dropped in price and should have more upside.

BUY

The strong Cdn$ has hurt their earnings. Fuel costs have also cut in to their profitability. Feels the earnings will start to turn around. Should benefit from the stronger economy.

BUY

Well-run. Stumbled in their last quarter but think it was a one quarter blip. They make a lot of money moving commodities. Good price.

WEAK BUY

It's OK, but they prefer Canadian National because of the quality of management and the US exposure.

BUY

Have had trouble controlling their costs. Top line growth was good. US investors are presently more focused on US rails because of thermal coal. Not expensive.

TOP PICK

Having trouble with labor costs. Analysts have been revising their earnings down. Trading at a level where previously it has found very good support. At a good entry point.

DON'T BUY

Concern about oil prices and their ability to get operating efficiencies out of the higher cost base. Have had trouble getting their operating ratios down.

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