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Canadian National Railway Co Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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CNI dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.8450
Forward Dividend yield
3.18%
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

CNI dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.38%
Industry
1.8%
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CNI dividend payout ratio

Canadian National Railway Co paid out 64.6% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
35.4%
Payout ratio
64.6%
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CNI vs Railroad Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
CNI2.38%No1+64.60%
CSX1.66%Yes0+20.10%
CP0.79%1+20.30%
NSC2.33%Yes0+35.00%
WAB0.46%Yes0+13.20%
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CNI dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Dec 30, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Dec 9, 2024

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Canadian National Railway Co Dividends FAQ

Does Canadian National Railway Co pay a dividend?

Yes, CNI has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Canadian National Railway Co's Dividend Payment Date?

Canadian National Railway Co's last dividend payment date was on 2024-12-30, when Canadian National Railway Co shareholders who owned CNI shares before 2024-12-09 received a dividend payment of $0.6110 per share. Canadian National Railway Co's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add CNI to your watchlist to be reminded of CNI's next dividend payment.

Is Canadian National Railway Co's dividend stable?

No, CNI's dividend has not been stable over the last 10 years

Does Canadian National Railway Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, CNI's past year earnings per share was $4.88, and their annual dividend per share is $2.30. CNI's dividend payout ratio is 64.6%, which is sustainable.

How much is Canadian National Railway Co's dividend?

CNI pays a dividend of $2.30 per share. CNI's annual dividend yield is 2.38%. Canadian National Railway Co's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 1.8%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.6%.

What is Canadian National Railway Co's Ex-Dividend Date?

Canadian National Railway Co's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-12-09. Canadian National Railway Co shareholders who own CNI stock before this date received Canadian National Railway Co's last dividend payment of $0.6110 per share on 2024-12-30. Canadian National Railway Co's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add CNI to your watchlist to be reminded before CNI's ex-dividend date.

Is Canadian National Railway Co's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, CNI's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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