
CP Stock Forecast & Price Target
CP Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's (CPKC) positive outlook is supported by strong growth drivers across multiple sectors, including a notable +40% year-over-year increase in their MMX train business and a ramp-up in the Americold reefer business, indicating expanding operational capabilities. Furthermore, the company experienced a +1% year-over-year increase in revenues, bolstered by higher pricing and renewed contracts that exceeded the long-term growth expectation of +3% to +4%. Additionally, a +5% increase in revenue-ton miles (RTMs) during Q3 was driven by a record Canadian grain harvest, alongside growth in intermodal and potash volumes, showcasing CPKC's robust operational performance and demand fundamentals.
Bears say
The financial outlook for Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has been downgraded, with the earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2026 and 2027 reduced to $5.29 and $6.19, respectively, reflecting a decline in volume growth expectations. Additionally, the Q4 volume growth estimate has also been adjusted downward to 3.6%, indicating potential challenges in the freight market attributable to sluggish trends and a freight recession. The revised EPS and volume projections, falling below consensus estimates, suggest ongoing uncertainties related to tariff and trade policies that could hinder CPKC's financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
CP Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
Start investing in CP
Order type
Buy in
Order amount
Est. shares
0 shares