CN sets grain record and Canadian National Railway stock trades at EUR 105.43
Published on 10/12/2026 at 12:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- CN moved 7.94 million metric tonnes of grain in the third quarter, above its 7.48 million-tonne record from 2020.
- Canadian National Railway will publish third-quarter 2026 results on October 30, 2026.
- The stock was trading at EUR 105.43 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 12:36 p.m. CEST.
- Citi lowered its price target from USD 151.00 to USD 143.00 while keeping a Buy rating on October 7, 2026.
Canadian National Railway (ISIN CA1363751027) set a third-quarter grain movement record of 7.94 million metric tonnes on October 6, 2026, surpassing the 7.48 million-tonne record from 2020, according to CN. Canadian National Railway stock was trading at EUR 105.43 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 12:36 p.m. CEST.
Three dated operating signals
On July 24, 2026, Canadian National Railway reported quarterly earnings per share of USD 1.50 against USD 1.39 consensus and revenue of USD 3.35 billion, up 11.30 percent year over year, according to MarketBeat.
On September 29, 2026, CN published its winter plan, including replacement of 21 engines and compressors and approximately USD 64 million invested in related technology, according to CN. The figures tie the operating story to reliability spending rather than grain volumes alone.
On October 6, 2026, the 7.94 million-tonne grain result supplied the latest operating figure. It was 6.15 percent above the 7.48 million-tonne record from 2020, calculated from the two figures published by CN.
What does the grain record mean?
The record suggests that agricultural freight is providing a measurable volume contribution before the company reports its full third-quarter financial picture. It also gives investors a concrete benchmark for the October results rather than relying only on analyst expectations.
October 30 results set the next date
CN will release its third-quarter 2026 financial and operating results before markets open on October 30, 2026, then hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according to GlobeNewswire. The report will show whether the operating momentum reflected in grain shipments translated into revenue and earnings growth.
As a separate analyst counterpoint, Citi lowered its price target from USD 151.00 to USD 143.00 on October 7, 2026 while keeping a Buy rating, according to Markets Insider. The note cited higher fuel prices and rising interest rates as reasons for caution.
Stock trades ahead of results
The euro reference price was EUR 105.43 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 12:36 p.m. CEST, during trading. The next quantified test is the October 30 report, with grain volume, revenue and earnings forming the key comparison points.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Canadian National Railway stock.
Canadian National Railway stock facts
- Company: Canadian National Railway Company
- ISIN: CA1363751027
- Ticker: CNI
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Railroads
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 12, 2026, 12:36 p.m. CEST: EUR 105.43
- Market capitalization: USD 71.2 billion (as of October 9, 2026)
Market context: Market report S&P/TSX Composite.
