CNI (Canadian National Railway Co) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,606 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CNI Canadian National Railway Co CNI
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What is Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow for Dividends?

Canadian National Railway Co CNI +0.17% 90 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,606 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Canadian National Railway Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-407 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,606 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Canadian National Railway Co's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-398 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-395 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-395 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-407 Mil).

Canadian National Railway Co's annual payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2023 ($-1,544 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,501 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($-1,501 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,601 Mil).

Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian National Railway Co's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Canadian National Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Canadian National Railway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,606 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,606 Mil mean?
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,606 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,606 Mil. Overall, Canadian National Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian National Railway Co's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to UNP and CSX?
Canadian National Railway Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,606 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Transportation company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. Canadian National Railway Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,606 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian National Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.64, compared to a current price of $120.56 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,606 Mil. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,606 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian National Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $120.56 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.64. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNI:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,606 Mil
  • GF Value™: $114.64 vs. price of $120.56 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Canadian National Railway Co Business Description

Address 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 2M9
Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2025, CN generated CAD 17.7 billion in revenue by hauling intermodal containers (22% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (23%), forest products (10%), metals and minerals (11%), automotive shipments (5%), and coal (5%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
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