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Will Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

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As Canadian National Railway Co prepares to report its latest earnings on July 24, 2026, investors are closely watching to see if the company can keep exceeding expectations.

Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) will announce its earnings for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2026, before the market opens on July 24. With an EPS consensus estimate of $1.92, this report will be key in assessing its performance against analyst expectations and historical benchmarks.

Recent earnings trend

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Canadian National Railway Co

CNR.TO

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CNR.TO

Canadian National Railway Co

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โ†‘ $49.23 (37.58%)
120 day period
$130.79$155.87$180.94Jan 30Apr 28Jul 22

Market cap

$108.04B

P/E

23.7x

52W high

$181.80

52W low

$123.79

1W change

+3.42%

Beta

1.00

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering CNR

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Wall Street analysts forecast CNR stock price to fall 1.3% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Neutral

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$177.79

-1.3% Upside

Current Price

C$180.22

Last close

Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on CNR's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$131.39C$161.70C$192.02C$222.34C$252.66C$282.98TodayMar 16May 20Jul 22Sep 3Oct 17Nov 29

30-Day Vol

20.3%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

23.1%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$215.45

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1ฯƒ)
30 trading daysC$191.27C$178.31 โ€“ C$205.18
60 trading daysC$203.00C$183.83 โ€“ C$224.18
90 trading daysC$215.45C$190.80 โ€“ C$243.30

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ยฑ1ฯƒ, 95% band = ยฑ2ฯƒ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

Analyst coverage: 20 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.

Beat estimates in 2 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).

Fiscal periodReport dateActual EPSEstimateSurprise
2026-06-302026-07-24โ€”1.9200โ€”
2026-03-312026-04-291.80001.8100-0.6%
2025-12-312026-01-302.08001.9800+5.1%
2025-09-302025-10-311.83001.7700+3.4%
2025-06-302025-07-221.87001.8700+0.0%
2025-03-312025-05-011.85001.7800+3.9%
0.00001.04002.0800 24-0624-0924-1225-0325-0625-0925-1226-03 Estimate Actual (โ‰ฅ0) Actual (<0) Wealth Awesome

Investor takeaway: Investors should pay attention to CNR's earnings report, especially since the company has had mixed results in recent quarters. Its strategic agreements, particularly with Union Pacific, could significantly influence future growth prospects.

EPS Estimate: $1.92

CNR's EPS growth estimate is 2.6% compared to last year, suggesting modest growth expectations in a challenging industry landscape.

Bull case

CNR has shown a strong ability to handle challenges in the rail industry. Recent agreements aimed at improving North American rail connectivity could enhance its competitive position, potentially leading to better revenue growth and increased investor confidence.

Bear case

However, CNR has also faced pressures, as seen in recent EPS revisions where estimates have been lowered in the past 30 days. If the company doesn't meet or exceed the consensus estimate, it could indicate broader operational issues.

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