Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Canadian National Railway Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Canadian National Railway Co is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $73.06B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 6 Railroads, Line-Haul Operating issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CNI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How CNI ranks among 5379 stocks
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Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Railroads, Line-Haul Operating peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $73.06B | 4/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.39x | 4/5 |
| EPS | $6.35 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $35.10 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 10.6% | 3/5 |
| Tax Rate | 23.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67x | 4/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.71x | 4/5 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.71x | 4/5 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.7x | 1/5 |
| Working Capital | -$1.23B | 5/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $6.46B | 2/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 18.6% | 1/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $5.80B | 2/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CNI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 614M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.47B | 4.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $350M | 0.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.12B | 1.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $36.99B | 63.2% of assets |
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Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Canadian National Railway Co (Railroads, Line-Haul Operating): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Canadian National Railway Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Canadian National Railway Co stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CNI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Canadian National Railway Co forecasts updated?
Canadian National Railway Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Canadian National Railway Co's industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, CNI included, share the SEC industry code Railroads, Line-Haul Operating. The largest are: Union Pacific Corp (UNP), Csx Corp (CSX), Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd/Cn (CP), Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC), Ftai Infrastructure Inc. (FIP).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.