Revenue for Canadian National Railway (CNI)
According to Canadian National Railway's latest reported financial statements, the company's current revenue (TTM) is $17.31B USD. Revenue is the total income from selling goods or services before any expenses. Unlike net income (earnings), revenue does not subtract operating costs, taxes, or other charges. Figures are in USD; chart and tables below use historical filings (not a live revenue-per-second estimate).
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)
$17.31B
YoY change
+1.4%
5Y CAGR
+4.6%
Peak year (2025)
$17.29B
Cumulative revenue
$303.55B
Revenue history chart for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
Revenue history table for Canadian National Railway (CNI) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Revenue | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.29B | +1.4% | ||
| 2024 | $17.05B | +1.3% | ||
| 2023 | $16.83B | -1.6% | ||
| 2022 | $17.11B | +18.2% | ||
| 2021 | $14.48B | +4.8% | ||
| 2020 | $13.82B | -7.4% | ||
| 2019 | $14.92B | +4.2% | ||
| 2018 | $14.32B | +9.8% | ||
| 2017 | $13.04B | +8.3% | ||
| 2016 | $12.04B | -4.6% | ||
| 2015 | $12.61B | +3.9% | ||
| 2014 | $12.13B | +14.7% | ||
| 2013 | $10.57B | +6.6% | ||
| 2012 | $9.92B | +9.9% | ||
| 2011 | $9.03B | +8.8% | ||
| 2010 | $8.30B | +12.6% | ||
| 2009 | $7.37B | -13.1% | ||
| 2008 | $8.48B | +7.4% | ||
| 2007 | $7.90B | -0.4% | ||
| 2006 | $7.93B | +9.5% | ||
| 2005 | $7.24B | +10.6% | ||
| 2004 | $6.55B | +11.3% | ||
| 2003 | $5.88B | -3.7% | ||
| 2002 | $6.11B | +8.1% | ||
| 2001 | $5.65B | +4.1% | ||
| 2000 | $5.43B | +3.7% | ||
| 1999 | $5.24B | +28.1% | ||
| 1998 | $4.09B | -5.5% | ||
| 1997 | $4.33B | +9.3% | ||
| 1996 | $3.96B | +0.1% | ||
| 1995 | $3.95B | — |
Revenue 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
In 2025, Canadian National Railway (CNI) revenue totalled $17.29B – edged up 1.4% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Canadian National Railway revenue expanded at a +4.6% compound annual rate, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual revenue of $17.29B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $3.95B in 1995.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Canadian National Railway (CNI) ranks 9th; the peer median for revenue is $45.26B.
Canadian National Railway Revenue by Year
Canadian National Railway Revenue 2025: $17.29B
Canadian National Railway revenue in 2025 was $17.29B, edged up 1.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Canadian National Railway Revenue 2024: $17.05B
Canadian National Railway revenue in 2024 was $17.05B, edged up 1.3% from 2023.
Canadian National Railway Revenue 2023: $16.83B
Canadian National Railway revenue in 2023 was $16.83B, edged down 1.6% below 2022.
Canadian National Railway Revenue 2022: $17.11B
Canadian National Railway revenue in 2022 was $17.11B, grew 18.2% from 2021.
Canadian National Railway Revenue 2021: $14.48B
Canadian National Railway revenue in 2021 was $14.48B.
See more financial history for Canadian National Railway (CNI).
Sector peers — Revenue
Companies in the same sector as Canadian National Railway, ranked by their latest revenue.
| Company | Revenue | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $89.46B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $88.60B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $67.59B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $45.85B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $44.66B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $37.44B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $27.45B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $24.51B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Canadian National Railway's revenue?
- Latest reported revenue for Canadian National Railway (CNI) is $17.31B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Canadian National Railway revenue changed year-over-year?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) revenue changed +1.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Canadian National Railway revenue?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) revenue compound annual growth rate is +4.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Canadian National Railway revenue hit its highest annual value?
- Canadian National Railway revenue reached its highest annual value of $17.29B in 2025.
What was Canadian National Railway revenue in 2024?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) revenue in 2024 was $17.05B.
What was Canadian National Railway revenue in 2025?
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) revenue in 2025 was $17.29B.
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