Gross Profit for Canadian National Railway (CNI)
According to Canadian National Railway's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $7.54B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$7.54B
YoY change
+11.3%
5Y CAGR
+6.1%
Peak year (2025)
$7.76B
Cumulative gross profit
$155.49B
Gross Profit history chart for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.76B | +11.3% | ||
| 2024 | $6.97B | -2.6% | ||
| 2023 | $7.15B | -3.3% | ||
| 2022 | $7.40B | +21.9% | ||
| 2021 | $6.07B | +5.2% | ||
| 2020 | $5.77B | -5.2% | ||
| 2019 | $6.08B | +2.1% | ||
| 2018 | $5.96B | +5.1% | ||
| 2017 | $5.67B | +5.2% | ||
| 2016 | $5.39B | -4.7% | ||
| 2015 | $5.66B | +13.4% | ||
| 2014 | $4.99B | +19.8% | ||
| 2013 | $4.17B | +3.6% | ||
| 2012 | $4.02B | +12.6% | ||
| 2011 | $3.57B | +5.3% | ||
| 2010 | $3.39B | -35.2% | ||
| 2009 | $5.24B | -7.8% | ||
| 2008 | $5.68B | +1.8% | ||
| 2007 | $5.58B | -3.6% | ||
| 2006 | $5.79B | +5.2% | ||
| 2005 | $5.50B | +4.3% | ||
| 2004 | $5.28B | +16.5% | ||
| 2003 | $4.53B | +44.3% | ||
| 2002 | $3.14B | -31.5% | ||
| 2001 | $4.59B | +8.6% | ||
| 2000 | $4.22B | -4.4% | ||
| 1999 | $4.42B | +39.9% | ||
| 1998 | $3.16B | -0.9% | ||
| 1997 | $3.19B | +15.1% | ||
| 1996 | $2.77B | +15.6% | ||
| 1995 | $2.40B | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Canadian National Railway's reported income 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
Canadian National Railway (CNI) most recent annual gross profit stands at $7.76B (2025) – grew 11.3% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Canadian National Railway gross profit produced a CAGR of +6.1% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $7.76B in 2025 and its low of $2.40B in 1995.
Within Industrials, Canadian National Railway (CNI) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $15.42B.
Canadian National Railway Gross Profit by Year
Canadian National Railway Gross Profit 2025: $7.76B
Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2025 was $7.76B, grew 11.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Canadian National Railway Gross Profit 2024: $6.97B
Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2024 was $6.97B, edged down 2.6% below 2023.
Canadian National Railway Gross Profit 2023: $7.15B
Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2023 was $7.15B, edged down 3.3% below 2022.
Canadian National Railway Gross Profit 2022: $7.40B
Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2022 was $7.40B, grew 21.9% from 2021.
Canadian National Railway Gross Profit 2021: $6.07B
Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2021 was $6.07B.
See more financial history for Canadian National Railway (CNI).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Canadian National Railway, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Canadian National Railway's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is $7.54B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Canadian National Railway gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) gross profit changed +11.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Canadian National Railway gross profit?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +6.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Canadian National Railway gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Canadian National Railway gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.76B in 2025.
What was Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2024?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) gross profit in 2024 was $6.97B.
What was Canadian National Railway gross profit in 2025?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) gross profit in 2025 was $7.76B.
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