Canadian National Railway Co. Hits Day High with Strong 3.02% Intraday Surge

Canadian National Railway Co. has experienced a notable increase of 3.02% on October 31, 2025, reaching an intraday high of CAD 139.50. This performance stands in contrast to the S&P/TSX 60, which only saw a modest gain of 0.23% on the same day. Over the past week, Canadian National Railway Co. has shown a positive trend with a 0.79% increase, while the S&P/TSX 60 declined by 0.48%.
Despite the recent uptick, the company has faced challenges over the longer term, with a one-year performance decline of 10.55%, significantly lagging behind the S&P/TSX 60's 23.24% gain. The stock's year-to-date performance also reflects a decrease of 7.86%.

Financial metrics indicate a high management efficiency, evidenced by a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 16.92%. However, the company has reported a modest annual growth rate in net sales of 3.89% and operating profit of 3.75% over the last five years. With a market capitalization of CAD 83,701 million, Canadian National Railway Co. continues to maintain a strong institutional presence, with holdings at 71.65%.