Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) Stock Forecast
CP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.20 / 5 from 30 analysts
- Price target
- $98.43 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $0.95
- 52-week range
- $68.88 – $96.69
CP analyst ratings
30 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.31 | $1.27 | $1.39 | $1.10 | +19.4% | 25 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.15 | $5.02 | $5.37 | $4.61 | +11.8% | 28 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.97 | $5.75 | $6.32 | $5.15 | +15.8% | 28 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.21B | $4.07B | $4.31B | +14.9% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $16.47B | $16.15B | $16.70B | +9.2% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.46B | $16.77B | $17.98B | +6.0% | 23 |
CP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CP revenue: reported and forecast
CP 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) | $1.33 | $1.34 | $1.34 | $1.32 | $1.31 | −1.2% | 2 up · 11 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.15 | $5.18 | $5.18 | $5.15 | $5.15 | +0.1% | 2 up · 12 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.94 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $5.98 | $5.97 | +0.4% | 4 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.
CP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CP beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CP
30 analysts cover Canadian Pacific Railway; their consensus rating is buy (4.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $98.43, 12.7% above the latest close of $87.36. Analysts expect earnings of $5.15 per share for 2026, +11.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.97 per share on revenue of $17.5 billion. Canadian Pacific Railway beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CP forecast FAQ
What is Canadian Pacific Railway's price target?
The average analyst price target for Canadian Pacific Railway is $98.43, 12.7% above the latest close of $87.36.
Is Canadian Pacific Railway a buy, hold or sell?
Of 30 analysts covering Canadian Pacific Railway, 14 rate it a strong buy, 9 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Canadian Pacific Railway's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.15 per share for 2026 (range $5.02 to $5.37); for 2027 the estimate is $5.97.
What is Canadian Pacific Railway's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $16.5 billion, growth of 9.2%; for 2027 it is $17.5 billion.
When does Canadian Pacific Railway report earnings?
Canadian Pacific Railway is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.95.
Does Canadian Pacific Railway usually beat earnings estimates?
Canadian Pacific Railway reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.