Canadian National Railway (CNI) Dividend Income Calculator
Canadian National Railway (CNI) has paid 122 dividends since Mar 5, 1996. The most recent dividend was $0.6746/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Quarterly. Use the calculator below to see how much dividend income you would have earned.
Total Dividend Income
$14,872.28
From $1,000 invested
Number of Payments
119
537.63 shares
Avg. Annual Yield on Cost
47.98%
Over 31 years
Years of Dividends
31
Nov 26, 1996 – Jun 9, 2026
Annual Dividend Breakdown
Totals per calendar year for your investment scenario (cash dividends, no DRIP).
| Year | Total Dividends ($) | Payments | Yield on Cost (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8.96 | 1 | 0.90 |
| 1997 | 41.22 | 4 | 4.12 |
| 1998 | 47.49 | 4 | 4.75 |
| 1999 | 53.76 | 4 | 5.38 |
| 2000 | 62.72 | 4 | 6.27 |
| 2001 | 69.89 | 4 | 6.99 |
| 2002 | 77.06 | 4 | 7.71 |
| 2003 | 89.61 | 4 | 8.96 |
| 2004 | 104.84 | 4 | 10.48 |
| 2005 | 134.41 | 4 | 13.44 |
| 2006 | 174.73 | 4 | 17.47 |
| 2007 | 225.81 | 4 | 22.58 |
| 2008 | 247.04 | 4 | 24.70 |
| 2009 | 271.51 | 4 | 27.15 |
| 2010 | 280.86 | 4 | 28.09 |
| 2011 | 354.25 | 4 | 35.42 |
| 2012 | 402.12 | 4 | 40.21 |
| 2013 | 442.88 | 4 | 44.29 |
| 2014 | 483.05 | 4 | 48.31 |
| 2015 | 520.01 | 4 | 52.00 |
| 2016 | 616.98 | 4 | 61.70 |
| 2017 | 684.76 | 4 | 68.48 |
| 2018 | 747.73 | 4 | 74.77 |
| 2019 | 870.87 | 4 | 87.09 |
| 2020 | 931.38 | 4 | 93.14 |
| 2021 | 1056.22 | 4 | 105.62 |
| 2022 | 1209.93 | 4 | 120.99 |
| 2023 | 1249.54 | 4 | 124.95 |
| 2024 | 1323.55 | 4 | 132.35 |
| 2025 | 1369.53 | 4 | 136.95 |
| 2026 | 719.59 | 2 | 71.96 |
Dividend Payments
Dates are ex-dividend. Total received is cash income for your entered investment amount (no DRIP).
Ex-date Jun 9, 2026
- Dividend/share
- $0.6638
- Total received
- $356.90
Ex-date Mar 10, 2026
- Dividend/share
- $0.6746
- Total received
- $362.69
Ex-date Dec 9, 2025
- Dividend/share
- $0.6407
- Total received
- $344.46
Ex-date Sep 8, 2025
- Dividend/share
- $0.6427
- Total received
- $345.55
Ex-date Jun 9, 2025
- Dividend/share
- $0.6489
- Total received
- $348.87
Ex-date Mar 10, 2025
- Dividend/share
- $0.6150
- Total received
- $330.65
Ex-date Dec 9, 2024
- Dividend/share
- $0.5987
- Total received
- $321.88
Ex-date Sep 6, 2024
- Dividend/share
- $0.6231
- Total received
- $335.00
Ex-date Jun 7, 2024
- Dividend/share
- $0.6180
- Total received
- $332.26
Ex-date Mar 6, 2024
- Dividend/share
- $0.6220
- Total received
- $334.41
Ex-date Dec 6, 2023
- Dividend/share
- $0.5808
- Total received
- $312.26
Ex-date Sep 7, 2023
- Dividend/share
- $0.5790
- Total received
- $311.29
| Date | Dividend/Share | Total Received |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $0.6638 | $356.90 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.6746 | $362.69 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.6407 | $344.46 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.6427 | $345.55 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.6489 | $348.87 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.6150 | $330.65 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.5987 | $321.88 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.6231 | $335.00 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.6180 | $332.26 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $0.6220 | $334.41 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.5808 | $312.26 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.5790 | $311.29 |
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend income would $1,000 invested in Canadian National Railway have earned?
A $1,000 investment in Canadian National Railway (CNI) from Nov 26, 1996 would have earned $14,872.28 in total dividend income across 119 payments.
How many dividends has Canadian National Railway paid?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) has made 119 dividend payments since Nov 26, 1996.
Does the calculator include reinvested dividends (DRIP)?
Yes, toggle the "Reinvest dividends (DRIP)" checkbox to see how reinvesting each dividend at the actual stock price on the ex-date would have compounded your shares and income over time.
Are taxes included in the dividend income calculation?
No, all figures show gross dividend income before any taxes. Actual after-tax income depends on your tax bracket and account type.
What data source is used for Canadian National Railway dividends?
Dividend data comes from verified historical records. All recorded dividends are included, using split-adjusted amounts for accuracy.
Data & methodology
What data source is used?
Dividend data comes from verified historical records, including all regular and special dividends.
Does this include special dividends?
Yes, all recorded dividends are included in the calculation, including special (one-time) dividends.
Does this account for DRIP (dividend reinvestment)?
Yes, toggle the "Reinvest dividends (DRIP)" option to see how reinvesting each dividend at the actual stock price on the ex-date would have compounded your shares and income over time.
Are taxes included?
No, all figures show gross dividend income before any taxes. Actual after-tax income depends on your tax bracket, account type, and jurisdiction.
How are stock splits handled?
The calculator uses split-adjusted dividend amounts (adj_dividend) which account for all historical stock splits, ensuring accurate income calculations.
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