Canadian Pacific Kansas City declares $0.268 dividend
Holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026, are scheduled to receive an eligible dividend on January 25, 2027.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited declared a quarterly dividend of $0.268 per outstanding common share. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2027, to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026, and is an eligible dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and similar provincial or territorial legislation.
8-K Event Classification
Item 8.01 — Other Events
1 item
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $0.268 per share
Record date: December 31, 2026
Payment date: January 25, 2027
3 metrics
Quarterly dividend
$0.268 per share
Declared on outstanding common shares
Record date
December 31, 2026
Holders of record at close of business
Payment date
January 25, 2027
Quarterly dividend
Key Terms
eligible dividend, holders of record, Income Tax Act (Canada)
3 terms
eligible dividend financial
"is an “eligible” dividend for purposes"
An eligible dividend is a type of company payout treated as higher-quality income for tax purposes, typically coming from a corporation’s profits that have already been taxed at higher corporate rates. For investors this matters because eligible dividends usually result in a larger tax benefit or lower personal tax than other dividends, so they increase the after-tax return much like getting a thicker coupon on the same purchase.
holders of record financial
"to holders of record at the close of business"
Names listed on a company’s official register at a specific cut-off date who are legally entitled to receive dividends, vote on corporate matters, or participate in other shareholder actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: only those on the list at the snapshot time get the invitation or benefits, so investors watch the record date to know whether they will receive payouts or voting rights for a given corporate action.
Income Tax Act (Canada) regulatory
"purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada)"
The Income Tax Act (Canada) is the federal law that sets the rules for how individuals and businesses in Canada calculate, report and pay income taxes, including what counts as taxable income, allowable deductions, credits and the applicable tax rates. Investors care because those rules determine after‑tax profits, how dividends and capital gains are treated, and which tax incentives affect corporate cash flow and valuations—like a rulebook that decides how much of earnings actually reach shareholders.
FAQ
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What is CP's quarterly dividend and when is it payable?
CP declared a quarterly dividend of $0.268 per outstanding common share, payable January 25, 2027, to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
Is CP's dividend eligible for Canadian tax purposes?
Yes. The dividend is an eligible dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial or territorial legislation.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
On October 28, 2026, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (the "Corporation") issued a press release announcing that the Corporation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.268 per share on the Corporation's outstanding common shares. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2027 to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description | ||||
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued October 28, 2026. | ||||
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: October 30, 2026 | |||||||||||
| CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LIMITED | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Tyler Robinson | ||||||||||
| Name: | Tyler Robinson | ||||||||||
| Title: | General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||
Release: October 28, 2026
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited declares dividend
Calgary – The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.268 per share on the outstanding Common Shares.
The dividend is payable on January 25, 2027, to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026, and is an “eligible” dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial/territorial legislation.
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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