Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Stock Forecast
CNI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.77 / 5 from 30 analysts
- Price target
- $136.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 30, 2026 EPS estimate $1.49
- 52-week range
- $90.91 – $130.58
CNI analyst ratings
30 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CNI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CNI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.08 | $1.99 | $2.16 | $1.83 | +13.6% | 25 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.11 | $7.93 | $8.30 | $7.63 | +6.3% | 28 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.98 | $8.63 | $9.29 | $8.11 | +10.7% | 29 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CNI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.64B | $4.46B | $4.77B | +11.4% | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $18.60B | $18.16B | $19.00B | +7.5% | 25 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $19.40B | $18.66B | $20.24B | +4.3% | 27 |
CNI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CNI revenue: reported and forecast
CNI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.03 | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.08 | $2.08 | +2.5% | 6 up · 9 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.94 | $8.14 | $8.14 | $8.11 | $8.11 | +2.2% | 3 up · 11 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.86 | $9.00 | $9.01 | $8.98 | $8.98 | +1.4% | 7 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CNI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CNI beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from CNI
30 analysts cover Canadian National Railway; their consensus rating is buy (3.77 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $136.12, 11.8% above the latest close of $121.79. Analysts expect earnings of $8.11 per share for 2026, +6.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.98 per share on revenue of $19.4 billion. Canadian National Railway beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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CNI forecast FAQ
What is Canadian National Railway's price target?
The average analyst price target for Canadian National Railway is $136.12, 11.8% above the latest close of $121.79.
Is Canadian National Railway a buy, hold or sell?
Of 30 analysts covering Canadian National Railway, 10 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 14 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Canadian National Railway's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.11 per share for 2026 (range $7.93 to $8.30); for 2027 the estimate is $8.98.
What is Canadian National Railway's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $18.6 billion, growth of 7.5%; for 2027 it is $19.4 billion.
When does Canadian National Railway report earnings?
Canadian National Railway is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 30, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.49.
Does Canadian National Railway usually beat earnings estimates?
Canadian National Railway reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.