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Canadian National Railway (CNR) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (CNR) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.38%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.42
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.00%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.43%
Payout Ratio 48.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: -23.80%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: 34.08%
#11 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CNR 61,073m 2.38% 3.43%
GET 9,665m 7.20% 10.9%
SRAIL 2,235m 4.89% 2.78%
UNP 134,229m 2.34% 4.04%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CNR 61,073m 8.0% 48.2%
GET 9,665m 82.1% 94.8%
CSX 54,865m 6.70% 27.4%
NSC 47,720m 7.51% 45.6%

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GET
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NSC
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UNP
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CSX
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CNR Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.888 5.1% 0.62%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.845 0.56%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.845 0.54%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.845 0.49%
2024-03-06 2024-03-07 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.845 7% 0.48%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.79 0.5%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.79 0.53%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.79 0.51%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.79 7.8% 0.49%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.733 0.43%
2022-09-07 2022-09-08 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.733 0.48%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.733 0.51%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.733 19.2% 0.46%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.615 0.37%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-29 Quarterly 0.615 0.39%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.615 0.46%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.615 7% 0.43%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.575 0.42%
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.575 0.43%
2020-06-08 2020-06-09 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.575 0.47%
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.575 6.9%
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.538
2019-09-06 2019-08-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.538
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.538
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.538 18.2%
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.455
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.455
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.455
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.455 10.2%
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.413
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.413
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.413
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.413 10.1%
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.375
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.375
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.375
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.375 19.8%
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.313
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.313
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.313

CNR Dividend FAQ

Does CNR pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CNR paid a dividend of 3.42 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNR?

As of April 2025, CNR`s dividend yield is 2.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.42M CAD by the current share price of 133.79.

How often does CNR pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CNR?

CNR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.00M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNR?

CNR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.43M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Canadian National Railway five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.42M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (99.79):

What is the Payout Consistency of CNR?

CNR Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Canadian National Railway has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CNR have a good Dividend Yield?

CNR`s 2.38% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNR is 48.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNR?

CNR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.40%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CNR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNR`s Outstanding Shares?

Canadian National Railway`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.43% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 Annual Growth Rate
1996 1,212,483,700
1997 1,022,277,300 -15.69%
1998 1,166,226,700 +14.08%
1999 1,246,176,900 +6.86%
2000 1,198,800,600 -3.8%
2001 1,217,391,300 +1.55%
2002 1,183,808,100 -2.76%
2003 1,154,400,000 -2.48%
2004 1,149,200,000 -0.45%
2005 1,090,200,000 -5.13%
2006 1,035,600,000 -5.01%
2007 965,600,000 -6.76%
2008 944,600,000 -2.17%
2009 949,800,000 +0.55%
2010 923,600,000 -2.76%
2011 887,000,000 -3.96%
2012 864,000,000 -2.59%
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 630,500,000 -2.64%