Canadian National Railway reports developments for a North American freight railroad that moves natural resources, manufactured products and finished goods across a network linking Canada's coasts with the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast. Recurring updates cover operating and financial results, grain movement, customer safety programs for regulated products, dividends, share repurchases, debt-market registration activity, shareholder voting matters and regulatory engagement affecting rail competition.
CN (TSX: CNR | NYSE: CNI) reported first-quarter 2026 results with record first-quarter revenue ton miles (RTMs) up 3% to 61,834 million and free cash flow of C$900 million, up 44% year-over-year. Revenues were C$4,379 million, operating income C$1,549 million and diluted EPS C$1.87.
The company repurchased ~6 million shares for C$869 million, announced a C$0.9150 quarterly dividend, and maintained 2026 guidance assuming flattish RTM growth and ~C$2.8 billion capital spending.
CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) will release first-quarter 2026 financial and operating results on April 29, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. ET. Senior officers will discuss results and outlook on a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET led by Tracy Robinson, President and CEO.
Telephone dial-in details, passcode, and a live webcast via the Investors section at www.cn.ca/investors are available; a replay will be posted after the event.
CN (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) reported a record March for grain movement, transporting more than 2.96 million metric tonnes from Western Canada and posting its highest first‑quarter grain results. Weekly volumes topped 600,000 tonnes for two consecutive weeks, peaking at over 650,000 tonnes.
CN said it rapidly restored network velocity after late‑month weather effects that temporarily reduced terminal capacity in Vancouver and the Prince Rupert corridor. Record export demand and the seasonal reopening of the Port of Thunder Bay also supported the result. The company reiterated execution of its 2025‑2026 Winter Plan and operational recovery measures.
CN (NYSE: CNI) announced a $750,000 donation over three years to support homelessness prevention in Chicago’s South Suburbs near its Homewood campus. The funds are split as $250,000 grants to Anew, Respond Now, and South Suburban PADS to expand shelter diversion and prevention services.
CN (NYSE: CNI) will report first-quarter 2026 financial and operating results before markets open on April 29, 2026. Senior officers will review results and outlook in a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, led by CEO Tracy Robinson.
Telephone access, international dial-in and a live webcast via the Investors section at www.cn.ca/investors will be available; a replay will follow.
CN (TSX: CNR | NYSE: CNI) reported its best February on record for grain movement, shipping more than 2.67 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada on March 5, 2026. CN says this builds on a strong start to the year and reflects heightened seasonal demand.
The company said it remains focused on executing its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, positioning resources and working with grain customers and supply‑chain partners to move Canadian grain to domestic and global markets during peak winter shipping weeks.
CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) released its 2025 Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP) Annual Report on March 4, 2026, reporting progress on reconciliation through measurable actions.
In 2025 CN completed 20 of 24 scheduled IRAP actions, rescheduled two to 2026, recalibrated two targets, and finished two actions ahead of schedule. CN also held over 500 meetings, joined 240+ community events, ran 15+ in-person rail safety trainings, and supported 170+ Indigenous communities and organizations.
CN (NYSE: CNI) launched its America250 celebration on March 4, 2026, unveiling two commemorative locomotives — 1776 “Screaming Eagle” and 2026 “Air Force One” — to tour CN’s U.S. rail network throughout 2026. The company highlights its U.S. economic footprint: supporting >25,000 jobs, contributing ~$4.1 billion to U.S. GDP, and generating ~$1.7 billion in tax revenues.
The locomotives symbolize American independence and innovation and will operate across CN’s Gulf Coast, Midwest and Great Lakes routes, carrying the America250 message to communities, customers and employees.
CN (TSX: CNR / NYSE: CNI) executives Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice‑President and Chief Financial Officer, and Patrick Whitehead, Executive Vice‑President and Chief Operating Officer, will speak at J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Industrials Conference on March 17, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. ET. CN will provide a live webcast via its Investors website at www.cn.ca/investors, and a replay will be available following the event.
CN (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI) reported its second-best January on record for grain movement, shipping more than 2.72 million metric tonnes from Western Canada on Feb. 5, 2026.
CN said this performance followed the all-time January record of 2.85 million metric tonnes set in 2020 and credited operational adjustments and its 2025-2026 Winter Plan for maintaining service during extreme cold.