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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary29 Apr, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 revenues were $3.7 billion, down 2% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $0.94 and core adjusted diluted EPS of $1.04, both slightly lower than the prior year.

  • Volume, measured in Revenue Ton-Miles, increased 2% year-over-year, demonstrating network resiliency despite macroeconomic headwinds.

  • Operating ratio rose to 66.0%, with core adjusted operating ratio at 63.0%, reflecting higher costs and FX/fuel headwinds.

  • Management reaffirmed confidence in delivering full-year guidance and highlighted ongoing operational improvements and network fluidity.

  • Labor stability achieved with tentative long-term agreements covering U.S. train service employees, supporting operational reliability.

Financial highlights

  • Net income attributable to controlling shareholders was $846 million, down from $910 million year-over-year; operating income was $1,258 million, down from $1,317 million.

  • Core adjusted operating income was $1,368 million, compared to $1,425 million in Q1 2025.

  • Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $338 million, down from $466 million in the prior year.

  • Dividends declared per share increased 17.5% to $0.228 from $0.190 year-over-year.

  • Cash and cash equivalents increased to $409 million from $184 million at year-end 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Management expects double-digit core adjusted EPS growth for 2026, with full-year guidance reaffirmed.

  • Capital expenditures are projected at $2.65 billion for 2026, a 15% reduction from the prior year.

  • Forward-looking statements highlight expectations for continued operational improvements, merger synergies, and growth opportunities, but note ongoing FX, fuel, and integration risks.

  • Bulk business, especially grain, is expected to drive strong results, while coal remains a headwind.

  • Yields are inflecting positive in Q2, with sequential improvement in operating ratio anticipated.

Drivers of increased train accident frequency
Update on the 2014 Mexican tax assessment
Drivers of the 12% increase in grain RTMs
Status of the 2014 Mexican tax assessment
Breakdown of the Q1 KCS purchase accounting
Commercial paper program expansion details
Coal production impact on 2026 volume outlook
Operational benefits of the SMX service launch
CEO opposition to the proposed rail merger
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