CPKC sets new June monthly grain records
Rhea-AI Summary
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP, NYSE: CP) reported new grain-transport records for June 2026. CPKC moved 2.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Canadian grain and products, surpassing the prior June record from 2020. Second-quarter Canadian tonnage and carloads also set new records.
CPKC set Canadian monthly records in five of the first six months of 2026. Through Week 48 of the 2025-2026 crop year, it moved 28.4 MMT of Canadian grain and products, the highest since 2020-2021. In the U.S., CPKC moved a record 2.5 MMT of grain in June and 7.5 MMT in Q2, both exceeding prior records from 2022.
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Positive
- June 2026 Canadian grain volume record at 2.8 MMT
- Q2 Canadian grain tonnage and carloads exceed June 2020 highs
- Canadian monthly grain records in five of first six months of 2026
- 2025-2026 Canadian grain volume over 28.4 MMT through Week 48
- U.S. June 2026 grain tonnage record at 2.5 MMT
- U.S. Q2 2026 grain movements reach record 7.5 MMT, beating Q2 2022
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | Earnings call scheduling | Neutral | -0.3% | Set July 29 date for releasing Q2 2026 results and conference call. |
| Jun 02 | Operational volume record | Positive | -1.1% | Reported May 2026 record of 2.9 MMT Canadian grain and 30,324 carloads. |
| May 27 | Labour relations update | Negative | -0.7% | Received 72-hour strike notice from IBEW for 300 Signals & Communications staff. |
| May 27 | Conference appearance | Neutral | +2.4% | Announced executive presentation at 2026 Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference. |
| May 11 | Merger commentary | Negative | -1.5% | CEO issued statement on UP‑NS merger application refiling and competitive implications. |
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Regulatory & Risk Context
Short positioning appears relatively low, suggesting limited short-squeeze potential and typically moderating volatility during sharp news-driven moves.
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CPKC previously set records for the movement of Canadian grain in the first quarter and has set monthly records in five of the first six months of 2026. Monthly records earlier this year have been set in January, February, April and May.
Through Week 48 of the 2025-2026 crop year, CPKC transported more than 28.4 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products. These are the largest Canadian grain totals since the record setting 2020-2021 crop year.
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About CPKC
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing approximately 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC. CP-IR
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