Canadian National Railway Profit Margin

Canadian National Railway (CNI) currently reports a profit margin of 26.42% as of September 2026. That compares with 26.82% in the prior-year period — down 1.5% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Canadian National Railway's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Canadian National Railway's profit margin decreased from 26.82% to 26.42% — a 1.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Canadian National Railway's profit margin of 26.42% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 509.1% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Canadian National Railway's current 26.42% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) and against CNI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 26.42%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Canadian National Railway, and consider following CNI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.