# Canadian National Railway Company (CNI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Railroads
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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 rai...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $124.93 USD |
| Market Cap | $75.60B |
| P/E (TTM) | 22.19 |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.63 |
| 52-Week Range | $90.74 – $131.55 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.11% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.11% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.63 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.66 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 30 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 3.3% / 4.7% / 6.5% / 8.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 46.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 62.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 46.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 63.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | $0.6640 | 2026-09-29 |
| 2026-06-09 | $0.6555 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-10 | $0.6746 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-09 | $0.6407 | 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-09-08 | $0.6427 | 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-06-09 | $0.6489 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-10 | $0.6150 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-09 | $0.5987 | 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-09-06 | $0.6231 | 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-06-07 | $0.6180 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-06 | $0.6220 | 2024-03-28 |
| 2023-12-06 | $0.5808 | 2023-12-28 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Canadian National Railway Company do?

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) operates in the Railroads industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CNI's market cap?

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) has a market capitalization of approximately $75.60 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CNI pay a dividend?

Yes, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.11%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CNI pay dividends?

Canadian National Railway Company pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.66 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CNI's payout ratio?

Canadian National Railway Company's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cni/peers

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