CNI

Canadian National Railway (CNI) achieved a new quarterly record by moving 7.94 million metric tonnes of Western Canadian grain in Q3 2026, surpassing the previous 2020 record of 7.48 MMT. The strong performance was driven by customer demand, supply-chain coordination, and effective strategy execution.

CNI has also unveiled its 2026-2027 Winter Plan to maintain operational efficiency during harsh weather conditions. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) also reported strong grain movement records in Q3 2026.

Canadian National (CNI), a Montreal-based transportation/railroad company, is highlighted as an attractive dividend investment with a 2.19% yield, outperforming its industry average of 0.9%. The company has increased its dividend 5 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 7.31%, and maintains a conservative 48% payout ratio. With solid earnings growth expected (6.59% increase for 2026) and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, CNI presents a compelling opportunity for income investors seeking both dividend income and capital appreciation.

Canadian National Railway (CN) announced a new quarterly record by transporting 7.94 million metric tonnes of grain from Western Canada in Q3 2026, exceeding the previous 2020 record of 7.48 million tonnes. The achievement reflects strong customer demand, supply chain collaboration, and CN's operational execution. CN is preparing for winter operations with its 2026-2027 Winter Plan to maintain safe and reliable service.