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CNI Dividend History - Canadian National Railway

Track the latest CNI dividend history: 1.72% Dividend Yield, 5.66% Annual Growth - Explore CNI's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.72%
Cash Amount 12m 1.86
Dividend Growth 5y avg 5.66%
Dividend Rating 50.55%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.71%
Payout Ratio 26.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.0%
Total Return 12m: -20.42%
#14 in Group
Total Return 5y: 47.45%
#10 in Group
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5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
CNI 63,404m 1.72% 2.71%
GET 9,313m 3.52% 4.60%
SRAIL 2,366m 3.83% 2.46%
UNP 148,213m 2.19% 4.37%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
CNI 63,404m 5.66% 50.6%
GET 9,313m 82.1% 66.7%
CNR 64,872m 8.0% 62.6%
CSX 59,226m 6.70% 60.6%

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CNI Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.611 -2.4% 0.57%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.626 1.3% 0.54%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.618 -0.6% 0.49%
2024-03-06 2024-03-07 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.622 7.1% 0.48%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.581 0.3% 0.49%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.579 -2% 0.53%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.591 3.1% 0.51%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.573 -21.8% 0.49%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.7325 0.59%
2022-09-07 2022-09-08 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.7325 25.2% 0.63%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.585 -20.1% 0.51%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.7325 19.1% 0.59%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.615 0.47%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.615 0.49%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.615 0.56%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.615 37% 0.54%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.449 -21.9% 0.41%
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.575 34.3% 0.56%
2020-06-08 0.428 -0.2% 0.47%
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.429 5.1% 0.53%
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.408 0.5%
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.406 1.2%
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.401 -25.4%
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.5375 57.6%
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.341 -1.2%
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.345 -2%
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.352 -0.3%
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.353 9.3%
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.323 -4.2%
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.337 9.8%
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.307 -0.3%
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.308 9.2%
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.282 -3.4%
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.292 -0.3%
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.293 3.9%
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.282 22.1%
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.231 -2.5%
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.237 -5.2%
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.25
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.25

CNI Dividend History - FAQ

Does CNI pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, CNI paid a dividend of 1.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-09.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNI?

As of March 2025, CNI`s dividend yield is 1.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.86M USD by the current share price of 101.07.

How often does CNI pay dividends?

CNI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CNI has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNI?

The next ex-dividend date for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of CNI?

CNI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.66M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNI?

CNI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.71M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Canadian National Railway five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.86M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (68.55):

What is the Payout Consistency of CNI?

CNI Payout Consistency is 96.0%.
Highly consistent: Canadian National Railway has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CNI have a good Dividend Yield?

CNI`s 1.72% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNI is 26.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNI?

CNI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.55%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: CNI Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of CNI`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Canadian National Railway are shrinking at a rate of -2.26% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Canadian National Railway ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-12-02 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1996 911,538,300
1997 1,021,200,000 +12.03%
1998 1,109,400,000 +8.64%
1999 1,254,600,000 +13.09%
2000 1,197,000,000 -4.59%
2001 1,210,800,000 +1.15%
2002 1,196,400,000 -1.19%
2003 1,147,200,000 -4.11%
2004 1,162,000,000 +1.29%
2005 1,114,800,000 -4.06%
2006 1,047,200,000 -6.06%
2007 991,800,000 -5.29%
2008 945,000,000 -4.72%
2009 953,400,000 +0.89%
2010 929,600,000 -2.5%
2011 894,600,000 -3.77%
2012 864,000,000 -3.42%
2013 837,100,000 -3.11%
2014 816,900,000 -2.41%
2015 796,300,000 -2.52%
2016 770,100,000 -3.29%
2017 750,000,000 -2.61%
2018 731,300,000 -2.49%
2019 717,400,000 -1.9%
2020 713,200,000 -0.59%
2021 707,400,000 -0.81%
2022 676,900,000 -4.31%
2023 647,600,000 -4.33%
2024 636,200,000 -1.76%