What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for TSE:CNR Q4 Earnings?

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Canadian National Railway in a research report issued on Friday, August 7th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $2.17 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $2.16. The consensus estimate for Canadian National Railway’s current full-year earnings is $8.26 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Canadian National Railway’s Q1 2027 earnings at $2.06 EPS.

Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 24th. The company reported C$2.08 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of C$4.75 billion during the quarter. Canadian National Railway had a net margin of 26.92% and a return on equity of 22.19%.

Several other brokerages also recently issued reports on CNR. Stephens raised shares of Canadian National Railway to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Citizens Jmp upgraded Canadian National Railway to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Canadian National Railway from C$180.00 to C$195.00 in a research note on Monday, July 27th. TD raised their price objective on Canadian National Railway from C$191.00 to C$205.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Canadian National Railway from C$135.00 to C$145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of C$183.29.

Canadian National Railway Price Performance

Canadian National Railway stock opened at C$174.34 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of C$105.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.38, a P/E/G ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 1.19. Canadian National Railway has a 12-month low of C$126.11 and a 12-month high of C$185.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 103.26, a current ratio of 0.87 and a quick ratio of 0.57. The firm’s 50-day moving average is C$172.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is C$156.44.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Justin M. Howell purchased 350 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were bought at an average price of C$152.74 per share, with a total value of C$53,459.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 350 shares in the company, valued at approximately C$53,459. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. Company insiders own 2.64% of the company’s stock.

About Canadian National Railway

CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.