Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
Data as of October 19, 2026 · Railroads
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/5 metrics rated Sunny
What does Canadian National Railway Company do?
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), together with its subsidiary operations, functions as a key player in the railway and related logistics industry. The firm handles a wide array of freight, including petroleum products and chemicals, agricultural commodities such as grain and fertilizers, various minerals like coal and metals, timber and paper goods, intermodal containers, and finished automobiles. Its services cater to a broad base of clients, from international exporters and importers to retail chains, agricultural growers, and industrial manufacturers. CNI boasts a substantial rail infrastructure, with approximately 19,500 miles of track extending across both Canada and the United States.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y) | ⛅ Moderate | 5-year price performance |
| Profitability | ⛅ Moderate | Net margin & return on equity |
| Growth | ⛅ Moderate | Revenue & earnings trend |
| Earnings | ⛅ Moderate | EPS vs analyst expectations |
| Cash & Debt | ⛅ Moderate | Balance sheet strength |
| Price | $121.79 | Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYSE | | |
Plain-English Analysis
What's it worth?
Performance has been moderate. Sign up free to see Stockbruh's full valuation analysis including price ratios and plain-English commentary.
How the business works
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), together with its subsidiary operations, functions as a key player in the railway and related logistics industry. The firm handles a wide array of freight, including petroleum products and chemicals, agricultural commodities such as grain and fertilizers, various minerals like coal and metals, timber and paper goods, intermodal containers, and finished automobiles. Sign up free for competitor and revenue breakdown ↗
Are they building the future?
Growth is mixed — some positive signals, but not consistent. Sign up free for Stockbruh's full growth breakdown.
What's ahead?
Earnings are mixed. Sign up free for the full earnings picture including EPS history and analyst forecasts.