CNI (Canadian National Railway Co) Institutional Ownership: 70.25% (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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CNI Canadian National Railway Co CNI
90 GF Score
Price $127.91
GF Value $114.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Canadian National Railway Co Institutional Ownership?

Canadian National Railway Co CNI +0.64% 90 Institutional Ownership is 70.25% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Canadian National Railway Co's institutional ownership is 70.25%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Canadian National Railway Co's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Canadian National Railway Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Canadian National Railway Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian National Railway Co's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Canadian National Railway Co Institutional Ownership Chart

Canadian National Railway Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Canadian National Railway Co can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 41.34 40.66 40.61 41.22 40.81 41.26 38.51 38.89 39.33 38.46
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Canadian National Railway Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 70.25% mean?
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a Institutional Ownership of 70.25% as of Jul. 22, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Institutional Ownership is 70.25%. Overall, Canadian National Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian National Railway Co's Institutional Ownership compare to UNP and CSX?
Canadian National Railway Co's Institutional Ownership of 70.25% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Transportation company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. Canadian National Railway Co's current Institutional Ownership is 70.25%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.77, compared to a current price of $127.91 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 70.25%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current Institutional Ownership is 70.25% as of Jul. 22, 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 $127.91 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.77. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CNI:

  • Institutional Ownership: 70.25%
  • GF Value™: $114.77 vs. price of $127.91 (11.4% 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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