ATB Capital Markets lowered its price target on Canadian National Railway Co.(CNR.TO, CNI) to $165 from $168.

Analyst Chris Murray maintained a Sector Perform rating on shares of the Canadian railway ahead of its Q2 results on January 30.

"CN reported weaker-than-expected volumes in Q4/24, reflecting the impact of work stoppages at key Canadian ports and softer levels of industrial production," Murray said in a note to clients.

"Our estimates for Q4/24 have been revised lower to account for volume weakness, with 2024e EPS below guidance," the analyst said.

"Guidance for 2025 is anticipated with Q4/24 results. While we expect CN's outlook to call for stronger growth in 2025, we see potential for conservative guidance given macro conditions and the threat of tariffs."

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