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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 have mixed opinions on Canadian Pacific Rail (CP-T), with a general outlook leaning towards long-term positivity despite concerns about current economic headwinds and tariff negotiations. The stock has shown resilience, breaking through resistance levels recently, and some analysts expect growth driven by operational efficiencies from the KSU acquisition. However, there are warnings about potential short-term disruptions linked to trade discussions, with several experts noting a freight recession that has affected rail volumes. Valuations reflect the impact of these challenges, leading some to advise caution and recommend waiting for favorable entry points. Overall, while CP's network and strategic position are praised, uncertainty due to external factors like CUSMA negotiations introduces volatility in the near term.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

A fairly consistent outperformer of the TSX in down markets. Unlike US rails, which tend to fluctuate more with the industrials. You think demand softens, but finds ways to earn its way. Performing quite well and outperforming YTD. On the cusp of a transformational merger, which will unlock 800M of synergies. Strategic importance of extending network to Mexico can't be overstated. Likes medium and longer term.

Unspecified

It is modestly expensive right now in the face of a slowing economy. There are hopes for big grain shipments next year. Also there could be more rail shipment of oil if problems persist with pipelines.

PARTIAL SELL

Valuations are highly stretched heading into the headwinds of 2023. The USD has declined a lot recently, which benefits CP, but we haven't ended interest rate rate tightening yet. Be careful with CP now. Don't add, but trim your position.

TOP PICK

Very bullish chart on the state of CP Rail. Canadian bellwether on the state of the economy. Good time to buy shares.

BUY

Very good chart and is recommending to clients. Seeing the chart make new highs. One of the strongest sectors in Canada. Technical work is suggesting new highs.

WAIT

Buy now or wait? Historically, rails sell off during recessions, so he'd wait.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Is a strong business, but waiting for shares to fall before investing. Commodity focused in terms of freight carried. Will be a good long term business, but shares need to fall. Expecting shares to fall more. Very low dividend yield.

BUY

If economic slowdown, why not reflected in stock price? Slowdown is being reflected, but not in the Canadian rails. CNR and CP are up YTD, whereas US rails are down mid-teens or worse. Canadian industrial sandbox doesn't have the breadth and diversity of the US. US investors are finding better ideas elsewhere in their own sandbox. CP is digesting its acquisition. Booking record profits, will probably slow in 2023. Typically performs better than market averages in bear markets.

HOLD

Holds CN Rail as well. CP is in the middle of a beneficial merger. Business is booming and EPS is growing so it is worth a premium.

BUY

Good model with excellent assets (not making railways anymore). Cheap form of shipping products. Strong business model with recent M&A.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

CP vs. CNR Not supposed to invest in transports on the precipice of a downturn. They've come down, but not that much. Wouldn't buy CNR based on valuation relative to growth rate. CP's acquisition is an amazing catalyst and how that will pay off. On price to growth, CP is compelling, but wait for selling pressure.

BUY

recession proof? The KSU purchase is under review. If it is approved, it will benefit CP. Rails are more defensive within transportation (you can't easily build rails). Also, rails have been able to pass price increases through. She owns CN and CP.

WAIT

Run extremely well. Quality. Valuation is sky-high, well above long-term averages.

BUY

He owns both Canadian rails. CP is completing Kansas City Southern deal. Likes it for extending their network to Mexico and the Gulf. Good synergies. CN has better assets, but CP is operating their network better. This may have changed in the last quarter, though. Good to own either.

HOLD

Hold in a recession? Economically sensitive. Pickup in activity over the last few months has been positive. This can be unstable in the current environment. Good to hold on to as long as you have a long-term view. Not a good hold for under a year. He'd need to see a discount of 10-20% before adding.

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