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Yield 12m 2.34%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.46
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.65%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.30%
Payout Ratio 45.9%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.3%
Total Return 12m: -17.69%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: 35.91%
#10 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
GET 9,913m 6.90% 10.7%
SRAIL 2,679m 4.73% 2.94%
UNP 130,423m 2.35% 3.78%
NSC 50,112m 2.34% 3.44%
CNI 59,985m 2.34% 3.30%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
GET 9,913m 82.1% 87.9%
CNR 63,515m 8.0% 100%
CSX 52,919m 6.70% 95.5%
NSC 50,112m 7.51% 97.4%
UNP 130,423m 6.36% 97.5%

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CNR
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 2.34% Yield
NSC
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UNP
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 2.35% Yield
CSX
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 1.58% Yield

CNI Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.615 0.7% 0.62%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.611 -1.9% 0.57%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.6231 1.3% 0.53%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.615 -1.9% 0.49%
2024-03-06 2024-03-07 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.6271 7.9% 0.48%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.581 0.3% 0.49%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.5795 -2.1% 0.53%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.5922 3.5% 0.51%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.5722 -21.9% 0.49%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.7325 0.59%
2022-09-07 2022-09-08 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.7325 26.4% 0.63%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.5793 -20.9% 0.5%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.7325 19.1% 0.59%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.615 0.47%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.615 0.49%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.615 0.56%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.615 36.9% 0.54%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.4491 -21.9% 0.41%
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.575 34.3% 0.56%
2020-06-08 0.428 -0.2% 0.47%
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.429 5.6%
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.4061 -0.6%
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.4086 1%
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.4047 -24.7%
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.5375 57.1%
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.3421 -1%
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.3456 -1.5%
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.351 -0.3%
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.352 9.7%
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.3208 -5.7%
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.34 10.9%
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.3066 0.1%
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.3063 7.5%
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.2849 -1%
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.2877 -2.3%
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.2946 5%
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.2804 22%
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.2298 -2.8%
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.2363 -6.9%
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.2537

CNI Dividend FAQ

Does CNI pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, CNI paid a dividend of 2.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNI?

As of May 2025, CNI`s dividend yield is 2.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.46 USD by the current share price of 101.33.

How often does CNI pay dividends?

CNI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CNI has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNI?

The next ex-dividend date for Canadian National (CNI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNI?

CNI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.65% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNI?

CNI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.30%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Canadian National five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.46) divided by the purchase price five years ago (74.56):

What is the Payout Consistency of CNI?

CNI Payout Consistency is 99.3%.
Highly consistent: Canadian National has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CNI have a good Dividend Yield?

CNI`s 2.34% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNI is 45.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNI?

CNI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.02%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CNI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNI`s Outstanding Shares?

Canadian National`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.34% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Canadian National ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-12-02 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 911,538,300
1997 1,021,200,000 +12.03%
1998 1,109,400,000 +8.64%
1999 1,254,600,000 +13.09%
2000 1,197,000,000 -4.59%
2001 1,210,800,000 +1.15%
2002 1,183,808,100 -2.23%
2003 1,147,200,000 -3.09%
2004 1,162,000,000 +1.29%
2005 1,114,800,000 -4.06%
2006 1,047,200,000 -6.06%
2007 991,800,000 -5.29%
2008 945,000,000 -4.72%
2009 953,400,000 +0.89%
2010 929,600,000 -2.5%
2011 894,600,000 -3.77%
2012 864,000,000 -3.42%
2013 837,100,000 -3.11%
2014 816,900,000 -2.41%
2015 796,300,000 -2.52%
2016 770,100,000 -3.29%
2017 750,000,000 -2.61%
2018 731,300,000 -2.49%
2019 717,400,000 -1.9%
2020 713,200,000 -0.59%
2021 707,400,000 -0.81%
2022 676,900,000 -4.31%
2023 647,600,000 -4.33%
2024 629,500,000 -2.79%
2025 628,300,000 -0.19%