Net Income for Canadian National Railway (CNI)
According to Canadian National Railway's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is $4.72B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
$4.72B
YoY change
+6.0%
5Y CAGR
+5.9%
Peak year (2023)
$5.63B
Cumulative net income
$78.99B
Net Income history chart for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
Net Income history table for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.72B | +6.0% | ||
| 2024 | $4.45B | -20.9% | ||
| 2023 | $5.63B | +9.9% | ||
| 2022 | $5.12B | +4.5% | ||
| 2021 | $4.90B | +38.2% | ||
| 2020 | $3.54B | -15.9% | ||
| 2019 | $4.22B | -2.6% | ||
| 2018 | $4.33B | -21.1% | ||
| 2017 | $5.48B | +50.7% | ||
| 2016 | $3.64B | +2.9% | ||
| 2015 | $3.54B | +11.7% | ||
| 2014 | $3.17B | +21.2% | ||
| 2013 | $2.61B | -2.5% | ||
| 2012 | $2.68B | +9.1% | ||
| 2011 | $2.46B | +16.8% | ||
| 2010 | $2.10B | +13.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.85B | -2.2% | ||
| 2008 | $1.90B | -12.2% | ||
| 2007 | $2.16B | +3.4% | ||
| 2006 | $2.09B | +34.1% | ||
| 2005 | $1.56B | +23.7% | ||
| 2004 | $1.26B | +24.1% | ||
| 2003 | $1.01B | +26.8% | ||
| 2002 | $800.00M | -23.1% | ||
| 2001 | $1.04B | +11.0% | ||
| 2000 | $937.00M | +24.8% | ||
| 1999 | $751.00M | +184.3% | ||
| 1998 | $264.18M | -74.6% | ||
| 1997 | $1.04B | +23.0% | ||
| 1996 | $846.10M | -178.0% | ||
| 1995 | -$1.08B | — |
Net Income 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
2025's annual net income for Canadian National Railway (CNI) came in at $4.72B – grew 6.0% year-over-year.
Canadian National Railway net income has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +5.9% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Between 2023 and 2025, Canadian National Railway net income declined 16.2%, falling from $5.63B to $4.72B.
The highest annual net income of $5.63B was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was -$1.08B in 1995.
Within Industrials, Canadian National Railway (CNI) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for net income is $5.88B.
Canadian National Railway Net Income by Year
Canadian National Railway Net Income 2025: $4.72B
Canadian National Railway net income in 2025 was $4.72B, grew 6.0% from 2024.
Canadian National Railway Net Income 2024: $4.45B
Canadian National Railway net income in 2024 was $4.45B, declined 20.9% below 2023.
Canadian National Railway Net Income 2023: $5.63B
Canadian National Railway net income in 2023 was $5.63B, grew 9.9% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Canadian National Railway Net Income 2022: $5.12B
Canadian National Railway net income in 2022 was $5.12B, edged up 4.5% from 2021.
Canadian National Railway Net Income 2021: $4.90B
Canadian National Railway net income in 2021 was $4.90B.
See more financial history for Canadian National Railway (CNI).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as Canadian National Railway, ranked by their latest net income.
| Company | Net Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $8.87B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $8.70B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $7.14B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $6.73B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $5.03B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $4.73B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.09B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.23B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Canadian National Railway's net income?
- Latest reported net income for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is $4.72B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Canadian National Railway net income changed year-over-year?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) net income changed +6.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Canadian National Railway net income?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) net income compound annual growth rate is +5.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Canadian National Railway net income hit its highest annual value?
- Canadian National Railway net income reached its highest annual value of $5.63B in 2023.
What was Canadian National Railway net income in 2024?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) net income in 2024 was $4.45B.
What was Canadian National Railway net income in 2025?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) net income in 2025 was $4.72B.
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