CPKC reported resilient performance in Q1 2026, driven by disciplined execution of its precision scheduled railroading plan despite ongoing market and macroeconomic headwinds. The company demonstrated volume growth and network fluidity improvements, underscoring the competitive advantage of its North American network.
Volumes, as measured in Revenue Ton-Miles, increased two percent year-over-year.
positiveFRA-reportable personal injury frequency decreased to 0.91 from 0.97 in Q1 2025.
positiveCore adjusted operating ratio improved to 63.0% from 62.5% in the prior year.
positiveTotal revenues decreased two percent to $3.7 billion compared to $3.795 billion in Q1 2025.
negativeReported operating ratio increased 70 basis points to 66.0 percent from 65.3 percent in Q1 2025.
attentionReported diluted EPS decreased three percent to $0.94 from $0.98 in Q1 2025.
negativeCore adjusted diluted EPS decreased two percent to $1.04 from $1.06 in Q1 2025.
negativeFRA-reportable train accident frequency increased to 0.93 from 0.38 in Q1 2025.
attentionAdjusted free cash decreased to $338 million from $466 million in Q1 2025.
negativeMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Freight | N/A | — | — | — |
Non-freight | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Our talented team of world-class railroaders executed our precision scheduled railroading plan with discipline, driving meaningful improvements in network fluidity, terminal performance and other key operating metrics, while delivering solid first-quarter results.
Despite ongoing market and macroeconomic headwinds, we delivered volume growth demonstrating the resiliency and competitive advantage of our unrivalled North American network.
CPKC’s long-term value proposition is strong, and we are confident in our ability to deliver on our full-year guidance, while continuing to offer unique solutions to our customers, and connecting this continent in ways only CPKC can.
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