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Canadian National Railway Company (CN), listed on the NYSE under the symbol CNI, is a North American line-haul railroad that regularly issues news about its operations, financial performance, and role in the transportation and warehousing sector. CN reports that it moves more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods each year over a nearly 20,000-mile rail network connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast.
News about CN often highlights operational milestones, such as record grain movement from Western Canada. The company has announced multiple consecutive record months and record years for grain shipments, underscoring the importance of agricultural traffic on its network. These updates provide insight into how CN collaborates with farmers and supply chain partners to move large grain volumes safely and efficiently.
CN’s news flow also includes corporate and financial items such as dividend declarations, upcoming quarterly and full-year results announcements, and participation in investor conferences. The company regularly communicates details of conference calls and webcasts where senior officers review financial and operating results and discuss the railway’s outlook.
Regulatory and competitive developments are another focus of CN’s news. The company has issued statements and filed motions with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board related to a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, raising concerns about competition and the completeness of the merger application. In addition, CN publishes stories about its community involvement, including its Railroaders in the Community program and corporate giving pillars of People, Safety, and Environment.
Investors and observers who follow CNI news can use this stream of announcements to monitor CN’s operational performance, regulatory positions, community initiatives, and key financial communications.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has released its 2024-2025 Grain Plan, building on last year's strong performance. The plan outlines several new initiatives, including:
- Delivery of 750 new high-efficiency grain hopper cars
- Continued focus on scheduled railroading
- Deployment of new firefighting equipment
- Use of new technologies for improved safety
CN is prioritizing employee engagement, recruiting, and training to address labour market challenges. The plan was developed through consultation with key stakeholders, including the CN Agricultural Advisory Council. It assesses CN's ability to move anticipated grain levels and outlines steps to ensure safe and efficient transportation for farmers, customers, and supply chain partners.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has announced its third-quarter 2024 dividend. The company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of C$0.8450 per common share. This dividend will be paid on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2024. The announcement demonstrates CN's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders, maintaining its dividend payment schedule.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing revenue growth of 7% to C$4,329 million. However, operating income decreased by 3% to C$1,558 million, while adjusted operating income increased by 2% to C$1,636 million. The company's operating ratio increased by 3.4 points to 64.0%, and diluted EPS decreased by 1% to C$1.75.
CN updated its 2024 guidance, now expecting adjusted diluted EPS growth in the mid to high single-digit range, down from the previous expectation of 10%. The company maintains its capital investment plan of C$3.5 billion and now targets an adjusted ROIC of approximately 15%. CN reiterates its long-term financial outlook, aiming for 10-15% compounded annual diluted EPS growth from 2024-2026.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is set to release its second-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close today, July 23, 2024. The company will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and the railway's outlook. Tracy Robinson, CN President and CEO, will lead the call. Interested parties can participate via telephone or webcast. The presentation will be live-streamed, and slides will be available on CN's website. A webcast replay will be provided after the call concludes.
Canadian National Railway (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) will release its second-quarter 2024 financial and operating results on July 23, 2024, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results and the company's outlook, led by President and CEO Tracy Robinson, will commence at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants can join via phone or through a live webcast available on CN's investor website. The webcast replay will be accessible after the call concludes.
Canadian National Railway (CN) announced that its net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target by 2050 has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). CN's 2023 Sustainability Data Supplement highlights its progress and targets, including a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 and a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2030. Despite slight increases in GHG emissions and intensity in 2023, CN has made notable progress towards its goals. Additionally, CN diverted 94% of operational waste from landfills and planted nearly 113,000 trees. Social and governance targets include reducing personal and operational safety incidents and increasing diversity. CN was also named to Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens list for the 16th consecutive year. More details can be found on CN's website.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has offered binding arbitration to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to resolve their ongoing labor dispute. Despite CN's efforts to modernize the collective agreement to improve work-life balance and productivity, the TCRC has rejected all proposals, including a simplified offer made in May 2023. The dispute centers around scheduling and hourly wages versus the current miles-based pay system. CN's offers comply with government guidelines on work and rest periods. Meanwhile, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has extended the deadline for submissions related to the Minister of Labour’s request for clarity on work stoppage activities until June 14, 2024, delaying any potential strike or lockout until mid to late July 2024.
CN (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) has introduced two new firefighting trains, Neptune and Trident, to its fire mitigation and suppression fleet, joining the existing Poseidon train. This addition aims to combat wildfires across Canada, ensuring the safety and security of goods on CN's network. These purpose-built trains are operated by specially trained staff and are meant to protect the supply chain from the impacts of wildfires, which have become more frequent due to extreme weather. CN collaborates with various wildfire management authorities and Indigenous communities to deploy these assets effectively.
Tracy Robinson, CEO, and Ghislain Houle, CFO of CN (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI), are scheduled to speak at Bernstein’s 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The event will feature a live webcast accessible through CN's investor website, with a replay available afterward. This provides an opportunity for investors and stakeholders to gain insights into CN's strategic direction and financial health.
CN (CNI) has presented a new offer to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) aiming to prevent work stoppages and stabilize Canada's supply chains. This offer, compliant with the Federal Government’s Duty and Rest Period Rules (DRPR), focuses on employee safety, predictable scheduling, work-life balance, and increased compensation. The revised offer includes:
- Scheduled days off.
- Higher pay for work over 10 hours per shift, capped at 12 hours.
- Wage increases of 3% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025.
- Maintenance of existing paid leave, medical leave, vacation, and statutory holidays.
Employees must self-assess their fitness for duty through scientific fatigue evaluations, and cannot work more than 60 hours per 7-day period or 192 hours per 28-day period, with a mandatory 'reset break' every 7 days.
In 2023, the average conductor earned $121,000, while the average locomotive engineer earned $150,000. The offer aims to enhance employee satisfaction and operational predictability.
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