CNI Dividend Calculator
Canadian National Railway (CNI) currently yields 2.96% and paid $3.61 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$121.66
Dividend Yield
2.96%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$3.61
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+13.9%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from CNI
Portfolio Value
$151,513
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$503
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — CNI
Projected Income from CNI
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $474 | $40 | 135.4 | $16,474 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $741 | $62 | 185.9 | $24,818 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,061 | $88 | 234.1 | $34,293 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,446 | $120 | 280.4 | $45,076 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,908 | $159 | 325.3 | $57,370 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $2,462 | $205 | 369.0 | $71,414 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $3,127 | $261 | 412.0 | $87,489 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $3,924 | $327 | 454.5 | $105,926 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $4,881 | $407 | 497.1 | $127,114 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $6,030 | $503 | 540.0 | $151,513 |
CNI Dividend Per Share by Year
CNI Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | 2026-06-30 | $0.92 |
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-31 | $0.92 |
| 2025-12-09 | 2025-12-30 | $0.89 |
| 2025-09-08 | 2025-09-29 | $0.89 |
| 2025-06-09 | 2025-06-30 | $0.89 |
| 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-31 | $0.89 |
| 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-30 | $0.85 |
| 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-27 | $0.85 |
| 2024-06-07 | 2024-06-28 | $0.61 |
| 2024-03-06 | 2024-03-28 | $0.63 |
| 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-28 | $0.58 |
| 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-29 | $0.58 |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-30 | $0.59 |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-31 | $0.57 |
| 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-29 | $0.54 |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-29 | $0.56 |
| 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-30 | $0.58 |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-31 | $0.57 |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-30 | $0.48 |
| 2021-09-07 | 2021-09-29 | $0.49 |
| 2021-06-08 | 2021-06-30 | $0.51 |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-31 | $0.49 |
| 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-30 | $0.45 |
| 2020-09-08 | 2020-09-30 | $0.44 |
CNI Dividend FAQ
How much does CNI pay in dividends per share?
Canadian National Railway paid $3.61 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does CNI pay dividends?
CNI pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is CNI's dividend yield?
At the last close of $121.66, CNI yields approximately 2.96% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is CNI's dividend growth rate?
CNI's dividend per share has compounded at 13.9% per year over the last 5 years (16.8% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much CNI do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $3.61 per share per year, roughly 333 shares — about $40,512.78 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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