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Canadian National Railway (CNI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CNI Stock Forecast

Canadian National Railway (CNI) stock forecast, based on 47 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $117.67, with a high of $120.00 and a low of $113.00. This represents a 18.65% increase from the last price of $99.17.

$95 $103 $111 $119 $127 $135 High: $120 Avg: $117.67 Low: $113 Last Closed Price: $99.17

CNI Stock Rating

Canadian National Railway stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 47 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 15 Buy (31.91%), 29 Hold (61.70%), 3 Sell (6.38%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 47 0 3 29 15 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CNI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCanadian National Railway18.65%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 29.76%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1113
Avg Price Target$113.00$113.00$124.67
Last Closing Price$99.17$99.17$99.17
Upside/Downside13.95%13.95%25.71%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2589141133
Mar, 2589141133
Feb, 2589151134
Jan, 258919-137
Dec, 247620-134
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 27, 2025Susquehanna$113.00$99.7613.27%13.95%
Jan 16, 2025Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$120.00$100.6919.18%21.00%
Jan 10, 2025Stephanie MooreJefferies$120.00$99.9520.06%21.00%
Oct 11, 2024Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$130.00$115.8912.18%31.09%
Oct 08, 2024Ariel RosaCitigroup$125.00$113.4410.19%26.05%
Oct 04, 2024Ken HoexterNational Bank$122.00$113.547.45%23.02%
Sep 25, 2024Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$119.00$117.910.92%20.00%
Sep 11, 2024Ken HoexterBank of America Securities$129.00$115.7811.42%30.08%
Jul 24, 2024Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo$125.00$119.984.18%26.05%
Jul 24, 2024Brandon OglenskiNational Bank$120.00$119.980.02%21.00%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 02, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 03, 2025Loop Capital MarketsSelldowngrade
Jan 10, 2025JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Nov 12, 2024CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Oct 23, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 10, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Oct 08, 2024CitigroupNeutralinitialise
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
Oct 04, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.98$6.91$7.46$8.55-----
Avg Forecast$5.29$5.75$7.41$7.26$7.21$8.08$9.04$9.97$10.98
High Forecast$5.39$5.87$7.70$7.39$7.65$8.50$9.57$10.56$11.63
Low Forecast$5.12$5.57$7.18$7.09$6.94$7.66$8.61$9.50$10.47
Surprise %-5.86%20.17%0.67%17.77%-----

Revenue Forecast

$13B $15B $17B $19B $21B $23B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$13.82B$14.48B$17.11B$16.83B-----
Avg Forecast$13.82B$14.50B$16.91B$16.72B$17.07B$18.00B$19.01B$20.12B$21.31B
High Forecast$14.04B$14.73B$17.43B$16.95B$17.93B$19.08B$19.87B$21.04B$22.28B
Low Forecast$13.49B$14.16B$16.50B$16.27B$16.58B$17.44B$18.32B$19.39B$20.54B
Surprise %-0.02%-0.18%1.15%0.62%-----

Net Income Forecast

$3B $4B $5B $6B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.56B$4.90B$5.12B$5.63B-----
Avg Forecast$3.48B$3.79B$4.98B$5.64B$4.75B$5.32B$5.96B$6.57B$7.24B
High Forecast$4.17B$3.87B$5.98B$6.77B$5.04B$5.60B$6.31B$6.96B$7.67B
Low Forecast$2.78B$3.67B$3.98B$4.51B$4.58B$5.05B$5.67B$6.26B$6.90B
Surprise %2.50%29.22%2.75%-0.23%-----

CNI Forecast FAQ

Is Canadian National Railway stock a buy?

Canadian National Railway stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 47 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 29 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Canadian National Railway is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Canadian National Railway's price target?

Canadian National Railway's price target, set by 47 Wall Street analysts, averages $117.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $113 at the low end to $120 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.65% change from the previous closing price of $99.17.

How does Canadian National Railway stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Canadian National Railway's stock forecast shows a 18.65% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (29.76%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Canadian National Railway over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 24.24% Strong Buy, 27.27% Buy, 42.42% Hold, 3.03% Sell, 3.03% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 24.24% Strong Buy, 27.27% Buy, 42.42% Hold, 3.03% Sell, 3.03% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 23.53% Strong Buy, 26.47% Buy, 44.12% Hold, 2.94% Sell, 2.94% Strong Sell.

What is Canadian National Railway’s EPS forecast?

Canadian National Railway's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2024 is $7.21, marking a -15.67% decrease from the reported $8.55 in 2023. Estimates for the following years are $8.08 in 2025, $9.04 in 2026, $9.97 in 2027, and $10.98 in 2028.

What is Canadian National Railway’s revenue forecast?

Canadian National Railway's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2024 is $17.07B, reflecting a 1.41% increase from the reported $16.83B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $18B, followed by $19.01B for 2026, $20.12B for 2027, and $21.31B for 2028.

What is Canadian National Railway’s net income forecast?

Canadian National Railway's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2024 stands at $4.75B, representing a -15.50% decrease from the reported $5.62B in 2023. Projections indicate $5.32B in 2025, $5.96B in 2026, $6.57B in 2027, and $7.24B in 2028.