Dividends Paid for Canadian National Railway (CNI)
Dividends Paid for Canadian National Railway (CNI): headline value $2.21B · YoY +3.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.21B
YoY change
+3.2%
5Y CAGR
+6.2%
Peak year (2025)
$2.21B
Latest annual
$2.21B
Dividends Paid history chart for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
Dividends Paid history table for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.21B | +3.2% | ||
| 2024 | $2.14B | +3.2% | ||
| 2023 | $2.07B | +3.3% | ||
| 2022 | $2.00B | +15.2% | ||
| 2021 | $1.74B | +6.5% | ||
| 2020 | $1.63B | +5.8% | ||
| 2019 | $1.54B | +15.8% | ||
| 2018 | $1.33B | +7.6% | ||
| 2017 | $1.24B | +6.9% | ||
| 2016 | $1.16B | +16.4% | ||
| 2015 | $996.00M | +21.8% | ||
| 2014 | $818.00M | +13.0% | ||
| 2013 | $724.00M | +11.0% | ||
| 2012 | $652.00M | +11.5% | ||
| 2011 | $585.00M | +16.3% | ||
| 2010 | $503.00M | +6.1% | ||
| 2009 | $474.00M | +8.7% | ||
| 2008 | $436.00M | +4.3% | ||
| 2007 | $418.00M | +22.9% | ||
| 2006 | $340.00M | +23.6% | ||
| 2005 | $275.00M | +23.9% | ||
| 2004 | $222.00M | +16.2% | ||
| 2003 | $191.00M | +12.4% | ||
| 2002 | $170.00M | +13.3% | ||
| 2001 | $150.00M | +10.3% | ||
| 2000 | $136.00M | +15.3% | ||
| 1999 | $118.00M | +20.0% | ||
| 1998 | $98.30M | +25.8% | ||
| 1997 | $78.13M | +14.9% | ||
| 1996 | $67.98M | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — |
Dividends Paid values are taken from Canadian National Railway's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in CAD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Canadian National Railway (CNI) reported dividends paid of $2.21B – edged up 3.2% year-over-year.
Canadian National Railway dividends paid has grown for 30 consecutive years, with a +6.2% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The highest annual dividends paid of $2.21B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1995.
Within Industrials, Canadian National Railway (CNI) ranks 5th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
Canadian National Railway Dividends Paid by Year
Canadian National Railway Dividends Paid 2025: $2.21B
Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2025 was $2.21B, edged up 3.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Canadian National Railway Dividends Paid 2024: $2.14B
Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2024 was $2.14B, edged up 3.2% from 2023.
Canadian National Railway Dividends Paid 2023: $2.07B
Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2023 was $2.07B, edged up 3.3% from 2022.
Canadian National Railway Dividends Paid 2022: $2.00B
Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2022 was $2.00B, grew 15.2% from 2021.
Canadian National Railway Dividends Paid 2021: $1.74B
Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2021 was $1.74B.
See more financial history for Canadian National Railway (CNI).
Sector peers — Dividends Paid
Companies in the same sector as Canadian National Railway, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Canadian National Railway's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is $2.21B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Canadian National Railway dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) dividends paid changed +3.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Canadian National Railway dividends paid?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Canadian National Railway dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Canadian National Railway dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $2.21B in 2025.
What was Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2024?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) dividends paid in 2024 was $2.14B.
What was Canadian National Railway dividends paid in 2025?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) dividends paid in 2025 was $2.21B.
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