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CN (TSX: CNR; NYSE: CNI) reported strong Q3 2025 results with revenues of C$4,165m (+1%), operating income C$1,606m (+6%), and diluted EPS C$1.83 (+6%). The operating ratio improved to 61.4% (‑170 bps). Free cash flow for the first nine months rose to C$2,341m (+14%).
Corporate actions: repurchased ~8 million shares for ~C$1 billion, Board approved a Q4 dividend of C$0.8875 per share, and set 2026 capex at C$2.8 billion (net).
CN (TSX: CNR; NYSE: CNI) will release its third-quarter 2025 financial and operating results at 7:30 a.m. ET on October 31, 2025. Senior officers will review results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. ET, led by Tracy Robinson, President and CEO.
Participants can join by telephone (1-800-715-9871 Canada/U.S.; 1-647-932-3411 International) using passcode 4715336, or watch a live webcast and download slides from the Investors section at www.cn.ca/en/investors. A replay will be available after the call.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced on October 20, 2025 the appointments of Patrick Whitehead as Executive Vice‑President and Chief Operating Officer and Janet Drysdale as Executive Vice‑President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.
Patrick, 50, brings over 30 years of railroad experience and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Network Operating Officer since October 2023. Janet, 53, has nearly 30 years at CN, has been serving as interim Chief Commercial Officer since July 2025, and is bilingual. The announcement notes the departure of Derek Taylor and emphasizes leadership continuity and shareholder focus.
CN (CNI) and Congebec announced a collaboration to build a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at CN’s Calgary Logistics Park in Alberta, announced Oct 9, 2025. The facility will integrate cold storage, cross-docking, transloading, and first- and last-mile services with CN’s refrigerated programs to shorten rail-to-warehouse transfers, reduce dwell times, and enable faster container flows. The project aims to improve reliability, on-demand capacity and speed for temperature-sensitive goods moving across North America and to global markets.
CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) set a new record for grain movement in September 2025, moving over 2.91 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada, an increase of 80,000 metric tonnes versus its prior monthly record. The company said teams worked with customers to keep grain moving safely and efficiently as the harvest moves into its final stages. CN also published its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, outlining proactive operational measures ahead of the colder months.
CN (NYSE: CNI) has unveiled its comprehensive 2025-2026 Winter Plan, detailing strategies to maintain safe and efficient operations during challenging winter conditions. The plan highlights a $3 billion capital program, including $1.5 billion investment in Western Canada for infrastructure expansion and modernization.
Key initiatives include implementing predictive analytics, automated inspection technologies, and strategic fleet renewal. The company has already achieved a 10% increase in weekly train movements to/from North Vancouver through collaboration with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. The plan emphasizes resilience through year-round preparation, strategic infrastructure investments, and collaborative partnerships across the supply chain.
CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced it will release its third-quarter 2025 financial and operating results on October 31, 2025, before markets open. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, led by President and CEO Tracy Robinson.
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 4715336. A live webcast and presentation slides will be available on CN's investor relations website.
CN (NYSE: CNI) has announced the appointment of Madeleine Paquin to its Board of Directors, effective October 29, 2025. Paquin, 63, brings extensive logistics and supply chain expertise from her role as President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation (1996-2024), where she oversaw operations across 50 ports and 90 terminals in North America.
A distinguished business leader, Paquin currently serves on Air Canada's board and the Advisory Board of the Montréal Neurological Institute-Hospital. Her previous board experience includes positions at Canadian Pacific Railway, Sun Life Canada, and Aéroports de Montréal. She is a recipient of the Order of Canada and was inducted into both the International Maritime Hall of Fame and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.
CN (NYSE: CNI) has launched its annual See Tracks? Think Train® Week campaign from September 15-19, 2025, focusing on railway safety awareness across North America. The initiative aims to address the concerning statistics of railway accidents, with over 2,000 crossing accidents and 1,000 trespassing incidents annually in North America.
In 2024, the United States recorded 2,252 incidents, resulting in 268 fatalities and 749 serious injuries. The campaign, which received recognition from 376 municipalities in 2024, involves CN Police Officers and employees partnering with communities to educate about the risks of trespassing and ignoring railway signals.
CN (NYSE:CNI) has announced a strategic partnership with the New Orleans Saints during See Tracks? Think Train® Week from September 15-19, 2025. The collaboration focuses on promoting railway safety awareness among students in New Orleans communities.
CN Police officers will team up with Saints members to visit local schools, conducting educational activities aimed at empowering students to become safety advocates. The initiative aligns with CN's commitment to achieving zero track tragedies and strengthening community safety measures along its railway network.