CNI
Canadian National Railway Company
NYSE: CNI · INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS
$112.12
+3.74% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$70.07B
P/E ratio
20.69
P/S ratio
4.05x
EPS (TTM)
$5.54
Dividend yield
3.11%
52W range
$90 – $115
Volume
1.7M
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
5 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+1.3%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
-0.5%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-2.7%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-1.7%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-5.3%
2026-01-30
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | $1.80 | -0.6% | $114.89 | $112.12 | -2.4% |
| 2026-01-30 | $2.03 | +2.5% | $101.03 | $95.68 | -5.3% |
| 2025-10-31 | $1.83 | +3.4% | $93.30 | $95.62 | +2.5% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.81 | $1.80 | -0.6% | $4.38B | -0.5% |
| 2025-12-31 | $1.98 | $2.03 | +2.5% | $4.46B | +2.3% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.77 | $1.83 | +3.4% | $4.17B | +1.5% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.87 | $1.87 | +0.0% | $4.27B | -1.3% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.78 | $1.85 | +3.9% | $4.40B | +3.6% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.93 | $1.82 | -5.7% | $4.36B | -2.5% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.70 | $1.72 | +1.2% | $4.11B | +3.1% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.93 | $1.84 | -4.7% | $4.33B | +6.7% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.72 | $1.72 | +0.0% | $4.25B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.98 | $2.02 | +2.0% | $4.47B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.72 | $1.69 | -1.7% | $3.99B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.79 | $1.76 | -1.7% | $4.06B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $7.93 | $17.8B | +2.8% | 13 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $8.78 | $18.7B | +5.0% | 13 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $9.50 | $19.5B | +4.5% | 13 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $10.25 | $20.4B | +4.5% | 13 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $11.05 | $21.3B | +4.5% | 13 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Canadian National Railway Company beaten earnings estimates?
Canadian National Railway Company has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +1.3% over the last 4 quarters.
How does CNI stock react to earnings?
CNI stock has moved an average of -1.7% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Canadian National Railway Company's revenue growth rate?
Canadian National Railway Company reported year-over-year revenue growth of -0.5% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing -2.7% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for CNI in 2026?
Analysts expect Canadian National Railway Company to report EPS of $7.93 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $17.8B, based on estimates from 13 analysts.