Canadian National Railway Stock Price, News & Analysis

CN announced the election of 11 directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 2, 2025. All nominated directors received strong shareholder approval, with voting percentages ranging from 98.61% to 99.81% in favor. Tracy Robinson received the highest approval rate at 99.81%, while Jo-ann dePass Olsovsky received the lowest, though still strong, approval at 98.61%. Shauneen Bruder was unanimously re-elected as board chair by the directors. Bruder brings valuable experience as a Corporate Director and former Executive Vice-President of Operations at the Royal Bank of Canada.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced its second-quarter 2025 dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of C$0.8875 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on June 9, 2025.

CN (CNI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with diluted EPS of C$1.85, an 8% increase year-over-year. The company achieved revenues of C$4,403 million, up 4%, and improved its operating ratio to 63.4%. Revenue ton miles increased 1% to 60,049 million. CN maintains its 2025 guidance targeting adjusted diluted EPS growth of 10-15% and plans C$3.4 billion in capital investments. For 2024-2026, CN targets high single-digit compound annual adjusted diluted EPS growth. The company notes heightened recessionary risks due to global trade tensions while assuming slightly positive North American industrial production growth and favorable grain crop conditions for 2025.

CN (CNI) has scheduled its first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results announcement for May 1, 2025, after market close. The company will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, led by President and CEO Tracy Robinson. Investors and interested parties can join via telephone by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.) or 1-647-932-3411 (International) with passcode 3839820. A live webcast will be available through CN's Investors website section, with a replay accessible after the event.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has achieved record-breaking grain transportation numbers in March 2025, moving 2.85 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada and 2.98 million metric tonnes nationally. This milestone follows challenges faced during January and February due to extreme cold weather that necessitated safety-related train length restrictions.

The achievement is attributed to strong collaboration with customers and the grain industry in recovering from winter weather disruptions. Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer Remi G. Lalonde emphasized the company's commitment to serving Canadian farmers and highlighted the importance of supply chain cooperation in achieving these record movements.

CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced it will release its first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results after market close on May 1, 2025. The company will hold 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.

Interested parties can join via telephone using 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.) or 1-647-932-3411 (International) with passcode 3839820. A live webcast will be available through CN's Investors section website, with a replay accessible after the event.

CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has announced that Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Ghislain Houle will be presenting at the J.P. Morgan's 2025 Industrials Conference on March 12, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on CN's website in the Investors section, with a replay available after the event.

CN (NYSE: CNI) and Iowa Northern Railway Company have officially merged their operations on March 1, 2025, following authorization from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board. The integration combines Iowa Northern's 175 route miles with CN's extensive 20,000-mile rail network.

The merger aims to enhance service delivery through single-line operations, connecting grain, fertilizer, renewable fuels, and industrial markets to CN's North American network. This strategic expansion represents CN's increased investment in the United States, focusing on strengthening rail service and promoting economic growth in Iowa and surrounding communities.

CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has been recognized as one of the top sustainability performers in the transportation industry according to the 2025 S&P Global Yearbook, based on their performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

The company has received notable recognition from several prominent organizations in 2024, including CDP, Corporate Knights, MSCI, The Globe and Mail, and EcoVadis for their sustainability practices. Tracy Robinson, President and CEO, emphasized that these acknowledgments reflect CN's dedication to Delivering Responsibly, which encompasses safe operations, environmental responsibility, community building, and high governance standards.

Looking ahead, CN plans to release its biennial Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report and annual Data Supplement Report in 2025, which will showcase key sustainability performance indicators.