Canadian National Railway Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
Canadian National Railway is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.3% and 5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 7.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 27.6% in 3 years.
Key information
4.3%
Earnings growth rate
7.1%
EPS growth rate
| Transportation earnings growth | 16.0% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.0% |
| Future return on equity | 27.6% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 23 Dec 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
The Canadian National Railway Company (TSE:CNR) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Oct 26
Canadian National Railway Company Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Jul 25Canadian National Railway Company Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Jan 25Recent updates
Return Trends At Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) Aren't Appealing
Dec 22The Canadian National Railway Company (TSE:CNR) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Oct 26A Look At The Fair Value Of Canadian National Railway Company (TSE:CNR)
Oct 05Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Faces Labor Challenges Despite Strong Q2 Growth and Strategic Opportunities
Sep 17Canadian National Railway Company's (TSE:CNR) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Sep 04Canadian National Railway Company Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Jul 25Returns On Capital At Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) Have Stalled
Jul 17Pinning Down Canadian National Railway Company's (TSE:CNR) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
May 22Canadian National Railway's (TSE:CNR) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Apr 16Canadian National Railway Company's (TSE:CNR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 19% Below Its Share Price
Apr 01With EPS Growth And More, Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) Makes An Interesting Case
Feb 21Canadian National Railway (TSE:CNR) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CA$0.845
Feb 03Canadian National Railway Company Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Jan 25Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Canadian National Railway Company's (TSE:CNR) P/E
Jan 21Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 19,275 | 5,555 | 4,068 | 7,782 | 22 |
| 12/31/2025 | 18,243 | 5,123 | 3,858 | 7,376 | 28 |
| 12/31/2024 | 17,233 | 4,607 | 3,058 | 6,547 | 24 |
| 9/30/2024 | 17,159 | 5,432 | 3,578 | 7,117 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 17,036 | 5,455 | 3,575 | 6,855 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 16,764 | 5,508 | 3,725 | 7,027 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 16,828 | 5,625 | 3,778 | 6,965 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 16,899 | 4,915 | 3,651 | 6,824 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 17,425 | 5,262 | 4,424 | 7,424 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 17,712 | 5,420 | 4,320 | 7,152 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 17,107 | 5,118 | 3,917 | 6,667 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 16,318 | 4,899 | 3,737 | 6,481 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 15,396 | 5,130 | 3,991 | 6,827 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 14,650 | 4,841 | 3,731 | 6,589 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 14,477 | 4,899 | 4,080 | 6,971 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 14,380 | 4,719 | 4,061 | 6,893 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 14,198 | 4,018 | 2,968 | 5,655 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 13,809 | 3,527 | 3,265 | 5,937 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 13,819 | 3,545 | 3,302 | 6,165 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 13,747 | 3,414 | 2,649 | 5,675 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 14,168 | 3,624 | 2,851 | 6,147 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 14,918 | 4,441 | 2,341 | 6,106 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 14,917 | 4,216 | 2,058 | 5,923 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 15,141 | 4,486 | 2,211 | 6,322 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 14,999 | 4,425 | 2,042 | 6,194 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 14,671 | 4,373 | 2,351 | 6,160 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 14,321 | 4,328 | 2,387 | 5,918 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 13,798 | 5,796 | 2,205 | 5,350 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 13,331 | 5,620 | N/A | 5,192 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 13,029 | 5,341 | N/A | 5,015 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 13,041 | 5,484 | N/A | 5,516 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 12,973 | 3,891 | N/A | 5,545 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 12,766 | 3,905 | N/A | 5,627 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 12,279 | 3,732 | N/A | 5,393 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 12,037 | 3,640 | N/A | 5,202 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 11,986 | 3,563 | N/A | 5,117 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 12,194 | 3,598 | N/A | 5,281 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 12,477 | 3,626 | N/A | 5,213 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 12,611 | 3,538 | N/A | 5,140 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 12,652 | 3,441 | N/A | 4,982 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 12,548 | 3,287 | N/A | 4,658 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 12,539 | 3,248 | N/A | 4,728 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 12,134 | 3,167 | N/A | 4,381 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 11,672 | 2,958 | N/A | 4,344 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 11,252 | 2,810 | N/A | 4,082 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 10,802 | 2,680 | N/A | 3,872 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 10,575 | 2,612 | N/A | 3,548 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: CNR's forecast earnings growth (4.3% per year) is above the savings rate (2.3%).
Earnings vs Market: CNR's earnings (4.3% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Canadian market (15.5% per year).
High Growth Earnings: CNR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: CNR's revenue (5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Canadian market (7.1% per year).
High Growth Revenue: CNR's revenue (5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: CNR's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (27.6%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/26 01:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Canadian National Railway Company is covered by 55 analysts. 28 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Will Chien | Accountability Research Corporation |
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Christopher Murray | ATB Capital Markets |