Dividends
Dividend payments are $2.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.17%. The company has dividend history for 29 consecutive years.
CNI Dividend Summary
2.17%
$2.61
47.43%
63.03%
Consecutive Years
29
Most Recent Ex-Date
Jun 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
Jun 30, 2026
CNI Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
CNI Dividends CAGR Chart
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $1.33 | — |
| 2025 | $2.55 | +3.47% |
| 2024 | $2.46 | +5.92% |
| 2023 | $2.32 | +3.27% |
| 2022 | $2.25 | +14.55% |
| 2021 | $1.96 | +13.40% |
| 2020 | $1.73 | +6.95% |
| 2019 | $1.62 | +16.47% |
| 2018 | $1.39 | +9.20% |
| 2017 | $1.27 | +10.99% |
| 2016 | $1.15 | +18.65% |
| 2015 | $0.97 | +7.65% |
| 2014 | $0.90 | +9.07% |
| 2013 | $0.82 | +10.13% |
| 2012 | $0.75 | +13.51% |
| 2011 | $0.66 | +26.13% |
| 2010 | $0.52 | +3.45% |
| 2009 | $0.51 | +9.90% |
| 2008 | $0.46 | +9.40% |
| 2007 | $0.42 | +29.23% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.66 | +1.02% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.67 | +9.69% |
| Q4 2025 | $0.64 | +7.01% |
| Q3 2025 | $0.64 | +3.15% |
| Q2 2025 | $0.65 | +5.00% |
| Q1 2025 | $0.61 | -1.13% |
| Q4 2024 | $0.60 | +3.08% |
| Q3 2024 | $0.62 | +7.62% |
| Q2 2024 | $0.62 | +4.36% |
| Q1 2024 | $0.62 | +8.71% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.58 | +7.69% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.58 | +3.67% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.59 | +2.21% |
| Q1 2023 | $0.57 | -0.20% |
| Q4 2022 | $0.54 | +11.37% |
| Q3 2022 | $0.56 | +15.11% |
| Q2 2022 | $0.58 | +13.94% |
| Q1 2022 | $0.57 | +17.81% |
| Q4 2021 | $0.48 | +7.82% |
| Q3 2021 | $0.49 | +11.15% |
| Q2 2021 | $0.51 | +18.80% |
| Q1 2021 | $0.49 | +16.22% |
| Q4 2020 | $0.45 | +10.59% |
| Q3 2020 | $0.44 | +6.83% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 2.17%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 2.17%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 2.03%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 2.82%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 3.35%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 5.17%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 47.43%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 63.03%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 44.26%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 38.29%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 63.07%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 57.20%
Dividend Coverage
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