Dividend history
Canadian National Railway Co
CNR.TO
Recent payments
$0.9150CAD
Ex: Sep 8, 2026
Pay: Sep 29
$0.8880CAD
Ex: Dec 9, 2025
$0.8880CAD
Ex: Sep 8, 2025
$0.8880CAD
Ex: Jun 9, 2025
Pay: Jun 30
$0.8880CAD
Ex: Mar 10, 2025
Pay: Mar 31
$0.8450CAD
Ex: Dec 9, 2024
Pay: Dec 30
$0.8450CAD
Ex: Sep 6, 2024
Pay: Sep 27
$0.8450CAD
Ex: Jun 7, 2024
Pay: Jun 28
$0.8450CAD
Ex: Mar 6, 2024
Pay: Mar 28
$0.7900CAD
Ex: Dec 6, 2023
Pay: Dec 28
What the Ex-Dividend Date Means for Investors
Canadian National Railway Co (CNR.TO) went ex-dividend on September 8, 2026. If you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment of CA$0.915 CAD, which will be distributed on September 29, 2026. The ex-dividend date is important because it determines who is eligible for the dividend based on their ownership of the stock.
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Canadian National Railway Co
CNR.TO
CNR.TO
Canadian National Railway Co
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$101.83B
P/E
21.6x
Div. yield
2.13%
Div. / share
$3.60
52W high
$184.25
52W low
$123.16
1W change
+0.08%
Beta
0.99
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering CNR
Wall Street analysts forecast CNR stock price to rise 12.9% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$190.11
+12.9% Upside
Current Price
C$168.35
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on CNR's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
15.8%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
18.0%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+4.7%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$171.21
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$169.30 | C$160.34 – C$178.76 |
| 60 trading days | C$170.25 | C$157.65 – C$183.86 |
| 90 trading days | C$171.21 | C$155.82 – C$188.11 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor Takeaway: If you held shares before the ex-dividend date, you’ll receive this dividend payment, showing Canadian National Railway's commitment to returning value to shareholders. The increase from the previous dividend of CA$0.888 CAD is a positive sign for the company's financial health.
Dividend Amount: CA$0.915 CAD
This is a quarterly payment for shareholders and contributes to a trailing yield of 2.13%.
Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates
The ex-dividend date is crucial for investors. It’s the cutoff date set by a company to decide who gets the next dividend payment. If you buy shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the declared dividend. Since Canadian National Railway went ex-dividend on September 8, 2026, only those who held shares before this date will receive the CA$0.915 CAD payment.
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Dividend Payment Details
Canadian National Railway has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments. The latest amount of CA$0.915 CAD is an increase from the previous dividend of CA$0.888 CAD. The upcoming payment is scheduled for September 29, 2026, rewarding shareholders who qualified by holding their shares before the ex-dividend date. The company has shown a commitment to increasing shareholder value, with three dividend raises over the past three years.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | CNR.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.915 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-08 |
| Record | 2026-09-08 |
| Payment | 2026-09-29 |
| Declared | 2026-07-24 |
| Trailing yield | 2.13% |
| Stock page | CNR.TO dividend history |
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