Canadian Pacific (CP) Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results Driven by Record Grain and Intermodal Volumes
Canadian Pacific reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 15% increase in revenue to $4.2 billion and a 16% rise in core adjusted diluted EPS to $1.28. Growth was primarily fueled by record volumes in the grain and intermodal sectors, with Canadian grain volumes surging by 35% due to strong export demand through Vancouver. Operational efficiency saw notable improvements, including an 8% increase in train speed and a 7% reduction in terminal dwell times. Despite these gains, the company's core adjusted operating ratio rose by 120 basis points to 61.9%, largely due to significantly higher fuel expenses driven by increased volumes and rising fuel prices. While most segments showed strength, management noted a concerning 20% increase in personal injury frequency. However, the company maintains strong liquidity with $2.4 billion in adjusted free cash flow year-to-date and has returned $4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
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Topics: EPS Grain Revenue Intermodal Volume Operating Ratio Revenue Growth