Canadian National Railway (CNI) Dividend Calculator
Canadian National Railway Company · how much CNI pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Canadian National Railway (CNI) pay $261.00 a year in dividends, about $66.30 each quarter, at the current quarterly dividend of $0.6630 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $128.69 share price that is a 2.03% yield, so $10,000 buys about 77.7 shares and pays about $203 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Dec 8, 2026.
Per share, a year
$2.61
100 shares, a year
$261.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$202.81
Shares for $1,000 a month
4,598
CNI Canadian National Railway Company
$128.69 · $2.61/yr dividend · 2.03% yield · quarterly
Annual income
$261.00
Monthly (average)
$21.75
Per payment (quarterly)
$65.25
Dividend yield
2.03%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$12,869
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on CNI's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 7.82% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $514 · 10-year total: $3,749. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many CNI shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Canadian National Railway dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 460 | $59,197 |
| $250 a month | 1,150 | $147,994 |
| $500 a month | 2,299 | $295,858 |
| $1,000 a month | 4,598 | $591,717 |
| $2,000 a month | 9,196 | $1,183,433 |
| $5,000 a month | 22,989 | $2,958,454 |
What 100 shares of CNI paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $114.90 in 2016 and $190.70 in 2025, up 66%, without buying another share. If the dividend kept growing 7.8% a year, its five-year pace, the same 100 shares would pay about $514 in year 10. That is a projection, not a promise.
When you get the next CNI dividend
Last day to buy
Dec 8, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Dec 9, 2026
Pay date
Dec 30, 2026
Buy CNI by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.6630 per share on Dec 30, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. CNI ex-dividend dates →
How the CNI dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $2.61
Each payment = shares × $0.6630
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $2.61
The rate is Canadian National Railway's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the CNI dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Canadian National Railway (CNI) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Canadian National Railway (CNI) pay $261.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $66.30 each quarter, at $2.61 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $128.69, CNI yields 2.03%: $10,000 buys about 77.7 shares, which pay about $202.81 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from CNI dividends alone takes about 4,598 shares, roughly $591,717 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of CNI paid $114.90 in dividends in 2016 and $190.70 in 2025, up 66%.
- The next CNI dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 9, 2026 and is paid on Dec 30, 2026; the last day to buy shares and receive it is Dec 8, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Canadian National Railway (CNI) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CNI/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of CNI pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Canadian National Railway (CNI) pay $261.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $66.30 each quarter, at $2.61 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of CNI pay?
About $2,610 a year before tax, or $663.00 each quarter, at Canadian National Railway's current rate of $2.61 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $128,690 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of CNI do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 4,598 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $2.61 a share, that's 4,598 shares, or about $591,717 at today's $128.69 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in CNI to make $100 a month?
About $59,168. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 2.03% yield that takes $59,168, or about 460 shares.
How often does Canadian National Railway pay dividends?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) pays every quarter, usually in March, June and September, so you get 4 payments a year of about $0.6630 per share each.
How is the CNI dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Canadian National Railway pays about $2.61 per share a year, so each share earns $2.61 a year and $0.6630 each quarter. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are CNI dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to CNI