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    The Bull Case For Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) Could Change Following Strike Resolution And Q2 Earnings Beat - Learn Why

    Simply Wall St·08/30/2026 16:20:27
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    • Canadian Pacific Kansas City recently ended a months-long strike after the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers agreed to binding arbitration, allowing roughly 300 Signals & Communications employees across Canada to return to work on August 24, 2026.
    • Around the same time, the railway reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings and revenues beating estimates and management pointing to improving freight fundamentals and disciplined cost control as key supports for its outlook.
    • Now we’ll examine how the robust second-quarter earnings beat and improved outlook could influence Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s investment narrative.

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    Canadian Pacific Kansas City Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Canadian Pacific Kansas City, you generally need to believe in the long term value of its three country rail network and its ability to keep improving efficiency while managing costs and debt. The recent end to the strike and the strong second quarter beat appear to support near term execution on volume and margin goals, while the biggest current risk still looks tied to broader North American freight demand rather than this specific labor dispute.

    The most relevant recent announcement here is the second quarter 2026 report, where CPKC delivered CA$4,164 million in revenue and CA$1,024 million in net income, ahead of expectations. That performance, helped by solid grain and automotive volumes and disciplined cost control, gives the company more room to keep investing in its network and manage labor agreements, both of which are central to unlocking the benefits of its north south expansion over time.

    But even as freight trends improve, investors should be aware that prolonged macroeconomic weakness across North America could still...

    Read the full narrative on Canadian Pacific Kansas City (it's free!)

    Canadian Pacific Kansas City's narrative projects CA$19.0 billion revenue and CA$5.4 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 7.2% yearly revenue growth and an earnings increase of about CA$1.5 billion from CA$3.9 billion today.

    Uncover how Canadian Pacific Kansas City's forecasts yield a CA$139.53 fair value, a 7% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Three members of the Simply Wall St Community estimate CPKC’s fair value between CA$124.13 and CA$139.53, highlighting how far opinions can spread. Set those views against the risk that weaker North American freight demand could restrict volume growth and you can see why it helps to explore several perspectives before forming a view on the company’s longer term performance.

    Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Canadian Pacific Kansas City - why the stock might be worth 5% less than the current price!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.