Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Canadian National Railway (CNR)

Posted by on Aug 5th, 2026

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Canadian National Railway (TSE: CNR):

  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Desjardins from C$185.00 to C$199.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from C$135.00 to C$145.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Raymond James Financial, Inc. from C$198.00 to C$200.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by National Bank Financial from C$173.00 to C$192.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from C$195.00 to C$205.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by ATB Cormark Capital Markets from C$166.00 to C$185.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Scotia from C$194.00 to C$199.00. They now have a “sector outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from C$155.00 to C$185.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by TD from C$191.00 to C$205.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from C$175.00 to C$182.00.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from C$185.00 to C$198.00.
  • 7/27/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from C$180.00 to C$195.00.
  • 7/16/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Scotiabank from C$162.00 to C$194.00.
  • 7/16/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Sanford C. Bernstein from C$163.00 to C$196.00.
  • 7/15/2026 – Canadian National Railway was upgraded by Citizens Jmp to “hold”.
  • 7/14/2026 – Canadian National Railway was downgraded by Susquehanna from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
  • 7/14/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Raymond James Financial, Inc. from C$170.00 to C$198.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/10/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by ATB Cormark Capital Markets from C$150.00 to C$166.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
  • 7/10/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by TD from C$171.00 to C$191.00.
  • 7/10/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from C$156.00 to C$175.00.
  • 7/9/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Desjardins from C$163.00 to C$185.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 7/8/2026 – Canadian National Railway was upgraded by Stephens to “hold”.
  • 6/26/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by National Bank Financial from C$164.00 to C$173.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
  • 6/25/2026 – Canadian National Railway was upgraded by Evercore Inc from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
  • 6/24/2026 – Canadian National Railway had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from C$178.00 to C$195.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Canadian National Railway news, Director Justin M. Howell acquired 350 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was acquired at an average price of C$152.74 per share, for a total transaction of C$53,459.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 350 shares in the company, valued at C$53,459. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. 2.64% of the stock is owned by insiders.

CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.

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