Canadian National Railway Stock Price, News & Analysis

CN (NYSE:CNI), a major North American railroad company, has announced its third-quarter 2025 dividend. The company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend payment of C$0.8875 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 8, 2025.

CN (NYSE: CNI) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, demonstrating resilience despite economic challenges. The company posted revenues of C$4,272 million, a slight decrease of 1%, while achieving an improved operating ratio of 61.7%, representing a 2.3-point enhancement.

Key metrics include a 5% increase in operating income to C$1,638 million and diluted EPS growth of 7% to C$1.87. Due to economic uncertainty and trade volatility, CN revised its 2025 guidance, now expecting adjusted diluted EPS growth in the mid to high single-digit range, down from the previous 10-15% forecast. The company maintains its capital investment plan of C$3.4 billion but has withdrawn its 2024-2026 financial outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainties.

CN (NYSE: CNI), a major North American railway company, will release its second-quarter 2025 financial and operating results after market close on July 22, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and outlook, led by CEO Tracy Robinson.

Investors can join via telephone using 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.) or 1-647-932-3411 (International) with passcode 7456934. The presentation will be webcast live with supporting slides through CN's investor relations website, with a replay available afterward.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has appointed Janet Drysdale as interim Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately, following Remi G. Lalonde's departure. Drysdale brings nearly 30 years of experience at CN, including roles in Sales and Marketing, Investor Relations, Finance, Corporate Development, and most recently as Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer.

As interim CCO, Drysdale will lead CN's commercial team responsible for sales and marketing. She currently serves as an independent director of Rumo S.A., chairs the Railway Association of Canada's Board, and sits on the Canadian American Business Council Board. The company is prioritizing the appointment of a permanent Chief Commercial Officer.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced plans to invest US$110 million in Wisconsin as part of its 2025 capital investment program. The investment focuses on track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives, including US$3.5 million for new equipment and US$1.5 million for upgrades at the Stevens Point railyard.

The company currently operates 988 railroad route miles in Wisconsin with approximately 1,197 employees. In 2024, CN invested US$110 million in Wisconsin infrastructure, made community investments of US$146,000, spent US$251 million locally, and paid US$14 million in cash taxes.

This investment aims to enhance network resiliency, ensure safe goods movement, and support long-term sustainable growth in Chicago and across CN's network.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced plans to invest US$50 million in Louisiana as part of its 2025 capital investment program. The investment will focus on track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives, including capacity expansion in the New Orleans area and upgrades to the Geismar railyard operations.

This follows CN's US$52 million investment in Louisiana during 2024, which included over $18 million for bridge upgrades in New Orleans. The company currently operates 227 railroad route miles in Louisiana, employs approximately 330 people, and made US$25 million in local spending during 2024.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced plans to invest US$38 million in Iowa as part of its 2025 capital investment program. The investment will focus on track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives to ensure safe goods movement and support sustainable growth in the state.

This follows CN's US$31 million investment in Iowa during 2024, which included US$1.4 million for track upgrades near Cedar Rapids and over US$1 million for Waterloo rail yard improvements. The company currently operates 572 railroad route miles in Iowa with approximately 258 employees, and reported US$29 million in local spending and US$6.2 million in cash taxes paid in 2024.

CN (NYSE: CNI) announced it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial and operating results on July 22, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day, led by President and CEO Tracy Robinson, to discuss the results and the railway's outlook.

Investors can participate via telephone using the following dial-in numbers: 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.) or 1-647-932-3411 (International) with passcode 7456934. A live webcast and supporting slides will be available on CN's investor relations website, with a replay available after the call.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has released its 2024 Sustainability Data Supplement, marking significant progress in its environmental and operational initiatives. The company achieved a 4% reduction in total GHG emissions from 2023 and has completed 27% of its 2030 science-based target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Key operational metrics show an 8% improvement in accident rates, though personal injury frequency increased by 8%. The company launched its first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan with 16 measurable commitments. Economically, CN distributed over $15 billion in direct economic value and made capital investments of $3.5 billion in 2024.

Notably, CN has been named to Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens list for the seventeenth consecutive year, demonstrating its sustained commitment to corporate sustainability.