About Canadian National Railway Company (CNR)
Canadian National Railway Company is a Railroads company operating in the Industrials sector.
CNR trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$172.81
- Market Cap
- C$103.63B
- 52-Week High
- C$185.25
- 52-Week Low
- C$128.05
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
C$1,000 Invested in Canadian National Railway Company (CNR)
How much would C$1,000 invested in CNR be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in CNR 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) in 2025 would be worth C$1,316 as of November 2026, representing a +31.6% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNR 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) in 2023 would be worth C$1,261 as of November 2026, representing a +26.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNR 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) in 2021 would be worth C$1,168 as of November 2026, representing a +16.8% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNR 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) in 2016 would be worth C$2,484 as of November 2026, representing a +148.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in CNR at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) at IPO would be worth C$62,171 as of November 2026, representing a +6117.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (359 months), Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) has averaged a monthly return of +1.33% with a median return of +1.33%. The stock had 217 positive months (60%) and 142 negative months (40%). The best month in CNR's history was January 2001 with a +25.7% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -13.9%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and August the weakest (-1.1%).
CNR's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +61.6%, and the worst was 2002 at -12.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) has delivered an average annual return of +16.29% with a median return of +17.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.97%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (73%) and losses in 8 years (27%).
CNR's best year was 2001 with a +75.07% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -13.89%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CNR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +29.49% | C$133.45 | C$172.81 |
| 2025 | -4.60% | C$139.88 | C$133.45 |
| 2024 | -10.53% | C$156.34 | C$139.88 |
| 2023 | +5.67% | C$147.96 | C$156.34 |
| 2022 | +5.47% | C$140.28 | C$147.96 |
| 2021 | +12.88% | C$124.28 | C$140.28 |
| 2020 | +21.30% | C$102.45 | C$124.28 |
| 2019 | +18.29% | C$86.61 | C$102.45 |
| 2018 | -0.77% | C$87.28 | C$86.61 |
| 2017 | +16.60% | C$74.85 | C$87.28 |
| 2016 | +18.97% | C$62.92 | C$74.85 |
| 2015 | -1.73% | C$64.03 | C$62.92 |
| 2014 | +34.01% | C$47.78 | C$64.03 |
| 2013 | +36.26% | C$35.06 | C$47.78 |
| 2012 | +14.74% | C$30.56 | C$35.06 |
| 2011 | +22.96% | C$24.85 | C$30.56 |
| 2010 | +17.72% | C$21.11 | C$24.85 |
| 2009 | +30.76% | C$16.15 | C$21.11 |
| 2008 | -2.24% | C$16.52 | C$16.15 |
| 2007 | -5.35% | C$17.45 | C$16.52 |
| 2006 | +8.91% | C$16.02 | C$17.45 |
| 2005 | +29.06% | C$12.42 | C$16.02 |
| 2004 | +35.88% | C$9.14 | C$12.42 |
| 2003 | +27.87% | C$7.15 | C$9.14 |
| 2002 | -13.89% | C$8.30 | C$7.15 |
| 2001 | +75.07% | C$4.74 | C$8.30 |
| 2000 | +17.61% | C$4.03 | C$4.74 |
| 1999 | -2.84% | C$4.15 | C$4.03 |
| 1998 | +20.08% | C$3.45 | C$4.15 |
| 1997 | +31.13% | C$2.63 | C$3.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CNR
What sector is CNR in? ▼
CNR operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Railroads industry.
How has CNR performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, CNR has posted gains in 22 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +75.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CNR? ▼
You can invest in CNR through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CNR.
Last updated: 11/1/2026