Canadian National Dividends

CNR Stock  CAD 172.52  1.01  0.59%   
As of the 6th of June 2024, Dividends Paid is likely to grow to about 2.2 B, while Dividend Yield is likely to drop 0.01. Canadian National's past performance could be the main factor of why investors trade Canadian National Railway stock today. Investors should clearly understand every aspect of the Canadian National dividend schedule, including its future sustainability, and how it might impact an overall investment strategy. This tool is helpful to digest Canadian National's dividend schedule and payout information. Canadian National Railway dividends can also provide a clue to the current valuation of Canadian National.
 
Number Of Dividends  
Years Issued
29
Previous Year
4 Times
Current Year
2 Times
Year Average
3.9
Volatility
0.72
 
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Covid
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid2.1 B2.2 B
Dividend Yield 0.02  0.01 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.37  0.21 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio(6.24)(6.55)
One of the primary advantages of investing in dividend-paying companies such as Canadian National is that dividends usually grow steadily over time. As a result, well-established companies that pay dividends typically increase their dividend payouts yearly, which many long-term traders find attractive.
  
Investing in stocks that pay dividends is one of many strategies that are good for long-term investments. Ex-dividend dates are significant because investors in Canadian National must own a stock before its ex-dividend date to receive its next dividend.

Canadian National Expected Dividend Income Per Share

Dividend payment represents part of Canadian National's profit that is distributed to its stockholders. It is considered income for that tax year rather than a capital gain. In other words, a dividend is a prize given to shareholders for investing in Canadian National. Canadian National's board of directors can pay out dividends at a planned frequency, such as monthly or quarterly.
$0.99
Bottom Scenario
C$1.0
$1.0
Top Scenario
One Year
Canadian National Railway expected dividend income per share adjusted for ongoing price standard deviation

Canadian National Past Distributions to stockholders

Please note, there is a significant difference between Canadian National's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Canadian National is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Canadian National's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.

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