CNI is Canadian National Railway Company (Industrials). Trading at $123.17. Current dividend yield: 1.60%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.94 |
| Current yield | 1.60% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 08, 2026(in 4 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.9150 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 22.17% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 16.41% |
| Payout ratio | 46% |
| Market cap | $73.47B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | $0.9150 |
| 2026-06-09 | $0.9150 |
| 2026-03-10 | $0.9150 |
| 2025-12-09 | $0.8875 |
| 2025-09-08 | $0.8875 |
| 2025-06-09 | $0.8875 |
| 2025-03-10 | $0.8875 |
| 2024-12-09 | $0.8450 |
About CNI
Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2025, CN generated CAD 17.7 billion in revenue by hauling intermodal containers (22% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (23%), forest products (10%), metals and minerals (11%), automotive shipments (5%), and coal (5%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
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Frequently asked
What is CNI's dividend yield?
CNI (Canadian National Railway Company) currently has a dividend yield of 1.60%, which works out to about $1.94 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is CNI's next ex-dividend date?
CNI's next ex-dividend date is Sep 08, 2026 (in 4 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did CNI last pay a dividend?
CNI's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does CNI pay dividends?
CNI pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is CNI growing its dividend?
CNI has been growing its dividend at a 16.41% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.