Canadian National Railway EBIT

The latest EBIT for CNI is $6.3B as of June 2026. That compares with $6.9B in the prior-year period — down 8.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of $140B. Investors often review this figure alongside Canadian National Railway's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, CNI's EBIT moved from $6.9B to $6.3B — a 8.8% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Canadian National Railway's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Consumer Discretionary companies, CNI currently prints $6.3B for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $140B. That is roughly 95.5% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Canadian National Railway's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $6.3B for CNI is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Discretionary average is about $140B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting CNI's EBIT ($6.3B), review year-over-year change from $6.9B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.