Does Canadian National Railway Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Canadian National Railway dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays a dividend of $0.66 per share every quarter, $2.61 a year, a 2.03% yield at its share price of $128.69.
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) paid its last 3 regular dividends in March, June and September.
- The next dividend from Canadian National Railway (CNI), $0.66 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 30, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 8, 2026.
- Canadian National Railway (CNI) has paid a dividend since at least 1997; SmarterDividends' records hold 118 of its dividend payments.
- At $2.61 a year per share, 100 shares of CNI pay $261.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Canadian National Railway (CNI) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 46% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Canadian National Railway Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-canadian-national-railway-pay-dividends
How much does Canadian National Railway pay?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.66 per share. That is $2.61 per share a year, a 2.03% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $261.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $203.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the CNI dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.66 | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.66 | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.67 | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.64 | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.65 | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.62 | — |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.60 | — |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.63 | — |
When does Canadian National Railway pay dividends?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) paid its last 3 regular dividends in March, June and September. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 30, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The CNI ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Canadian National Railway's dividend history
Canadian National Railway (CNI) has paid a dividend since at least 1997, and SmarterDividends' records hold 118 payments.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full CNI dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Canadian National Railway pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays a dividend of $0.66 per share every quarter, $2.61 a year, a 2.03% yield at its share price of $128.69.
How much is Canadian National Railway's dividend?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays $0.66 per share each payment, $2.61 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.99 per share in total.
How often does Canadian National Railway pay dividends?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June and September.
When is Canadian National Railway's next dividend?
The next dividend from Canadian National Railway (CNI), $0.66 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 30, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 8, 2026.
What is Canadian National Railway's dividend yield?
2.03% as of Nov 5, 2026: $2.61 a year in dividends divided by the $128.69 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of CNI pay?
About $261.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $66.30, at Canadian National Railway's current dividend rate.
Has Canadian National Railway ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Canadian National Railway's dividend since 1997. It has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years.
How long has Canadian National Railway paid dividends?
Since at least 1997, the start of Canadian National Railway's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 118 payments.
When do I need to buy CNI to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Dec 8, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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