CIBC Rates Canadian National Railway (CNI) buy, $185 Price Target

CIBC reaffirms its positive stance on Canadian National Railway, maintaining a buy rating as Wall Street weighs varying outlooks for the railroad operator, a 53.73% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Jun 25, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT · Updated Jun 30, 2026, 8:02 AM EDT

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CIBC rated Canadian National Railway Company ($CNI) "buy" with a $185 price target on June 25, 2026.

Since the rating, $CNI is up 1.0% after 1 week, up 7.1% after 1 month and up 1.7% to date (from the $119.71 close on Jun 25, 2026).

CNI Canadian National Railway Company

$121.79 +23.52% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

CIBC analyst Kevin Chiang reiterated a buy rating on Canadian National Railway with a price target of $185 on June 25, 2026.
CIBC's $185 price target implies 53.73% upside from Canadian National Railway Company's ($CNI) current $120.34 share price.
The broader analyst community tracks a consensus buy recommendation backed by a mean target price of $138.28 across 13 opinions.
Canadian National Railway trades near $120.34, positioned between its 52-week low of $90.74 and high of $131.55.

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CIBC Keeps Buy Rating and High Target on Canadian National Railway

CIBC analyst Kevin Chiang reaffirmed a buy rating on Canadian National Railway (NYSE: CNI) on June 25, 2026, attaching a price target of $185. That call sits well above the average price target shared by other firms covering the railroad operator, pointing to a distinct point of view on the transport giant's growth path.

How CIBC Compares to the Rest of Wall Street

Other major financial institutions have taken varied stances on the railroad's shares in recent months. On October 7, 2026, Citigroup maintained a buy rating while moving its target down to $143 from $151. Susquehanna kept a neutral rating on October 2, 2026, while trimming its target from $142 to $130. Back on September 23, 2026, B of A Securities maintained a buy rating with a $143 target, down slightly from $146. Earlier in the summer, Evercore ISI Group maintained an outperform rating on July 27, 2026, raising its target to $139 from $124, while RBC Capital maintained an outperform rating on the same day and lifted its target from $195 to $205. Wells Fargo kept an overweight rating on July 27, 2026, adjusting its target to $145 from $135, and Barclays maintained an equal-weight rating on July 27, 2026, moving its target from $109 to $130. Argus Research also reiterated a hold rating on August 31, 2026, without issuing a numerical target. Across the broader market, the stock holds a consensus buy recommendation from 13 analysts, with a mean price target of $138.28.

Stock Performance and Valuation

Shares of Canadian National Railway trade around $120.34, sitting comfortably between their 52-week low of $90.74 and peak of $131.55. The company's valuation reflects a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 18.3. The stock continues to change hands above its 200-day moving average of $112.26, indicating steady underlying momentum.

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$CNI price target

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Recent Earnings and Financial Health

The railroad operator reported revenue of $17.76 billion, representing a revenue growth rate of 11.3%. Profitability metrics show a net profit margin of 26.9% and a return on equity of 22.0%. Shareholders collect an annual dividend rate of $2.66 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 2.23%. This payout is supported by a dividend payout ratio of 46.3%. Investors will want to keep an eye on upcoming financial updates when the company releases its next earnings report on October 30, 2026.

Inside Canadian National Railway's Operations

Based in Montreal, Canada, Canadian National Railway Company operates an extensive rail network moving freight across Canada and the United States. Its services span intermodal transport, trucking, customs brokerage, and supply chain logistics for diverse sectors like agriculture, automotive, and petroleum. CIBC's continuing support highlights confidence in the carrier's long-term network efficiency and shipping demand across North America.

What to Watch at Canadian National Railway Company

Market participants will monitor upcoming analyst updates and trade volumes ahead of the late October earnings release. Further institutional filings and macroeconomic freight trends will also shape the stock's direction through the rest of the year.