CNI Stock Surges 11% With A 7-day Winning Spree On Earnings Beat
Canadian National Railway (CNI) – a rail transportation and logistics service provider in North America – hit a 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 11%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $6.5 Bil over the last 7 days and currently stands at $65 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 7.6% compared to 1.4% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike, and New Share Buyback Program
- Reported EPS of $1.49 vs. $1.43 estimate
- Announced a 3% dividend increase and a new share repurchase program
- Impact: Sustained institutional accumulation, Positive sentiment from analysts
[2] Record January Grain Shipments
- Reported its second-best January on record for grain movement, shipping over 2.72 million metric tonnes
- Impact: Increased investor confidence in operational performance
Why This Matters?
Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CNI stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CNI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.2% | -0.0% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 11.1% | -0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 7.4% | -0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 13.2% | 1.6% |
| YTD 2026 | 7.6% | 1.4% |
| 2025 | -0.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -17.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 7.8% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 101 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 52 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 40 |
| 4D | 56 | 5 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 3 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 10 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 101 | 52 |
Key Financials for Canadian National Railway (CNI)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $17.0 Bil | $17.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.3 Bil | $6.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.4 Bil | $4.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.2 Bil | $4.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
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