Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.17%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 2.17%.
CNI Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
2.17%
Yield on Cost for CNI
CNI now pays $2.62 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-28) | $57.51 | 4.56% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-24) | $105.98 | 2.47% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-27) | $119.55 | 2.19% |
| 1 year ago(2025-07-01) | $104.98 | 2.50% |
| Buying today(at $120.56) | $120.56 | 2.17% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 2.17% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 8.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
2.17%
In 3 years
2.82%
In 5 years
3.35%
In 10 years
5.17%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI).
Starting Yield
2.17%
Ending YOC
6.91%
Year 15 Dividend
$8.33
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$76.96
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.62 | — | 2.17% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.83 | +8.02% | 2.35% | $2.83 |
| Year 2 | $3.06 | +8.02% | 2.54% | $5.89 |
| Year 3 | $3.30 | +8.02% | 2.74% | $9.19 |
| Year 4 | $3.57 | +8.02% | 2.96% | $12.76 |
| Year 5 | $3.85 | +8.02% | 3.20% | $16.61 |
| Year 6 | $4.16 | +8.02% | 3.45% | $20.77 |
| Year 7 | $4.50 | +8.02% | 3.73% | $25.27 |
| Year 8 | $4.86 | +8.02% | 4.03% | $30.12 |
| Year 9 | $5.25 | +8.02% | 4.35% | $35.37 |
| Year 10 | $5.67 | +8.02% | 4.70% | $41.04 |
| Year 11 | $6.12 | +8.02% | 5.08% | $47.16 |
| Year 12 | $6.61 | +8.02% | 5.48% | $53.77 |
| Year 13 | $7.14 | +8.02% | 5.92% | $60.91 |
| Year 14 | $7.72 | +8.02% | 6.40% | $68.63 |
| Year 15 | $8.33 | +8.02% | 6.91% | $76.96 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for CNI stock is 2.17%.
About Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), together with its subsidiary operations, functions as a key player in the railway and related logistics industry. The firm handles a wide array of freight, including petroleum products and chemicals, agricultural commodities such as grain and fertilizers, various minerals like coal and metals, timber and paper goods, intermodal containers, and finished automobiles. Its services cater to a broad base of clients, from international exporters and importers to retail chains, agricultural growers, and industrial manufacturers. CNI boasts a substantial rail infrastructure, with approximately 19,500 miles of track extending across both Canada and the United States. Additionally, the company provides diverse ancillary services, encompassing marine terminal management (vessels and docks), cargo transshipment and distribution, specialized automotive supply chain solutions, and comprehensive freight management and forwarding. Founded in 1919, Canadian National Railway Company is based in Montreal, Canada.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Tracy A. Robinson