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CNI Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

CNI has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 2.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.61%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.50
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.00%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.79%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.56%
Payout Ratio 45.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 92.74%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -9.7% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: -1.7% (S&P 500: 105%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
R 6,757 M 2.54% 9.04%
GET 9,910 M 3.65% 4.63%
LSTR 4,411 M 2.75% 3.10%
TFII 7,387 M 2.02% 3.98%
UNP 131,035 M 2.48% 3.05%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GET 9,910 M 122% 87.9%
ODFL 28,846 M 36.2% 97.2%
TFII 7,387 M 20.0% 92.6%
KNX 7,123 M 18.9% 92.3%
JBHT 15,975 M 12.3% 82.8%

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GET
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TFII
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R
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KNX
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UNP
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 2.48% Yield
CSX
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CNI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-08 2025-09-08 2025-09-29 Quarterly 0.642 -0.9% 0.67%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.648 5% 0.62%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.617 3.4% 0.62%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.597 -4.6% 0.56%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.626 1.3% 0.54%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.618 -0.6% 0.49%
2024-03-06 2024-03-07 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.622 7.1% 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 0.579 -2% 0.53%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.591 3.1% 0.51%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.573 6.7% 0.49%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.537 -3.6% 0.43%
2022-09-07 2022-09-08 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.557 -4.8% 0.48%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.585 3% 0.51%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.568 16.9% 0.46%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.486 -1% 0.37%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.491 -3.5% 0.39%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.509 4.7% 0.46%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.486 8.2% 0.43%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.449 2.3% 0.41%
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.439 2.6% N/A
2020-06-08 2020-06-09 2020-06-30 0.428 -0.2% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.429 5.1% N/A
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.408 0.5% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.406 1.2% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.401 0.2% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.4 17.3% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.341 -1.2% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.345 -2% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.352 -0.3% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.353 9.3% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.323 -4.2% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.337 9.8% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.307 -0.3% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.308 9.2% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.282 -3.4% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.292 -0.3% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.293 3.9% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.282 22.1% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.231 -2.5% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.237 -5.2% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 14.2% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.219 -4.8% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.23 0.4% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.229 0.9% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.227 12.4% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.202 -1.5% N/A
2013-09-05 2013-09-09 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.205 -1.4% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.208 0% N/A

CNI Dividend FAQ

Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) operates a North-American transportation network that spans Canada and the United States, offering rail, intermodal, trucking, and related logistics services. Its portfolio includes equipment leasing, customs brokerage, transloading, door-to-door freight, temperature-controlled cargo, and specialized services such as flatbed and overweight permits, serving sectors ranging from automotive and grain to chemicals and third-party logistics.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNI?

As of November 2025, CNI`s dividend yield is 2.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.50 USD by the current share price of 96.02.

Does CNI pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, CNI paid a dividend of 2.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-08 and the payout was 0.642 USD.

How often does CNI pay dividends?

CNI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-08.

Will CNI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.642 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNI?

CNI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.00% per year.
Strong growth: CNI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNI?

CNI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.56%. If you bought CNI's shares at 97.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.56% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNI?

CNI Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Canadian National Railway has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CNI have a good Dividend Yield?

CNI`s 2.61% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNI is 45.2%. 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 63.79%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNI`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Canadian National Railway`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.52% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Canadian National Railway ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 1,196,400,000 -1.19%
2003 1,147,200,000 -4.11%
2004 1,162,000,000 +1.29%
2005 1,114,800,000 -4.06%
2006 1,047,200,000 -6.06%
2007 509,400,000 -51.36%
2008 945,000,000 +85.51%
2009 953,400,000 +0.89%
2010 465,100,000 -51.22%
2011 447,450,000 -3.79%
2012 432,100,000 -3.43%
2013 837,100,000 +93.73%
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 628,000,000 -0.24%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-21 02:28