Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) Earnings History
Steady Earner29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) Earnings Overview
As of October 23, 2026, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4.20B, reflecting +13.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.74 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 27.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CP's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +4.7%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.14B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 52.2%, operating margin of 37.2%, and net margin of 27.5%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CNI ($4.78B net income, 27.3% margin), UNP ($7.33B net income, 29.1% margin), CSX ($3.58B net income, 20.5% margin), CP has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CP vs CNI →
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CP Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.14B | +11.4% | $5.61B | $4.51 | 27.5% | 37.2% |
| 2024 | $3.72B | -5.3% | $5.18B | $3.98 | 25.6% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | $3.93B | +11.7% | $4.39B | $4.21 | 31.3% | 35.0% |
| 2022 | $3.52B | +23.3% | $3.33B | $3.77 | 39.9% | 37.8% |
| 2021 | $2.85B | +16.7% | $3.21B | $4.18 | 35.7% | 40.1% |
| 2020 | $2.44B | +0.2% | $3.31B | $3.59 | 31.7% | 42.9% |
| 2019 | $2.44B | +25.1% | $3.12B | $3.50 | 31.3% | 40.1% |
| 2018 | $1.95B | -18.9% | $2.83B | $2.72 | 26.7% | 38.7% |
| 2017 | $2.40B | +50.4% | $2.52B | $3.29 | 36.7% | 38.4% |
| 2016 | $1.60B | +18.3% | $2.41B | $2.13 | 25.7% | 38.7% |
| 2015 | $1.35B | -8.4% | $2.69B | $1.68 | 20.1% | 40.0% |
| 2014 | $1.48B | +68.7% | $2.34B | $1.69 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| 2013 | $875M | +80.8% | $1.42B | $0.99 | 14.3% | 23.2% |
| 2012 | $484M | -15.1% | $949M | $0.56 | 8.5% | 16.7% |
| 2011 | $570M | -12.4% | $967M | $0.67 | 11.0% | 18.7% |
| 2010 | $651M | +17.2% | $1.12B | $0.77 | 13.1% | 22.4% |
| 2009 | $555M | -10.3% | $830M | $0.67 | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| 2008 | $619M | -34.6% | $1.04B | $0.80 | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| 2007 | $946M | +18.8% | $1.16B | $1.22 | 20.1% | 24.7% |
| 2006 | $796M | +46.7% | $1.13B | $1.00 | 17.4% | 24.6% |
| 2005 | $543M | +31.5% | $1.99B | $0.68 | 12.4% | 45.4% |
| 2004 | $413M | +3.6% | $714M | $0.52 | 10.6% | 18.3% |
| 2003 | $399M | -19.6% | $487M | $0.50 | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| 2002 | $496M | +20.9% | $844M | $0.61 | 13.5% | 23.0% |
| 2001 | $410M | -22.9% | $819M | $0.45 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
| 2000 | $532M | +695.7% | $845M | $0.67 | 14.6% | 23.1% |
| 1999 | $67M | -81.5% | $262M | $0.08 | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 1998 | $362M | -22.7% | $736M | $0.46 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| 1997 | $469M | - | $802M | $0.59 | 12.6% | 21.6% |
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CP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CP stock.
What is CP earnings per share (EPS)?
CP trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.74, reflecting +13.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +4.7%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.'s net income?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) trailing twelve-month net income is $4.2B as of 2025. Earnings grew +13.3% year-over-year. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has been profitable for 29 consecutive years.
Is CP profitable?
Yes, CP is profitable with a TTM net income of $4.2B and a net profit margin of +27.5%. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has generated profits for 29 consecutive years.
What is CP's earnings growth rate?
CP compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +13.3%, 3-Year: +6.2%, 5-Year: +4.7%, 10-Year: +10.4%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are CP's profit margins?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. net profit margin is +27.5%, operating margin is +37.2%, and gross margin is +52.2%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +8.7%.
Is CP growing earnings?
CP is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +13.3% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +4.7%. TTM net income is $4.2B.
What was CP's best earnings year?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.'s highest annual net income on record is $4.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CP's earnings last quarter?
CP's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $1.0B with diluted EPS of $1.63. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.