Equity Profile

CP

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

IndustrialsRail Transportation$81.1B

Apr29Wed

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026After Close4:05 PM EDT

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited Misses on EPS, Stock Down 2.85%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.76	$1.07	-2.52%
Revenue	N/A	$3.8B	N/A

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited Misses on EPS, Stock Down 2.85%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.76	$1.07	-2.52%
Revenue	N/A	$3.8B	N/A

Management Commentary

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What It Means

The earnings report indicates that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited fell short of earnings expectations, which likely contributed to the stock's decline of 2.85%. Investors may be concerned about the company's performance relative to forecasts, especially given the lack of revenue data. The absence of management commentary further adds to uncertainty regarding future prospects.

Company Snapshot

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) operates in the rail transportation sector, providing freight services across North America. As a key player in the logistics and supply chain industry, its performance is closely tied to economic activity and consumer demand.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

$1.07

Revenue

Revenue reflects the overall sales performance and is essential for understanding the company's growth trajectory.

$3.8B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-0.55%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.60%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, CP reported an EPS of $0.79, which was slightly below the analyst estimate of $0.81. The stock reacted negatively, declining 1.61% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management committed to improving operational efficiency.
They highlighted plans to enhance service reliability.
Management emphasized their focus on cost control.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect CP to report an EPS of $1.07 and revenue of $3.8 billion this quarter. The market is cautiously optimistic but remains wary of potential economic headwinds.

Bull Case

If CP exceeds EPS and revenue expectations, it could signal strong operational performance and effective cost management, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if CP misses estimates, it may raise concerns about demand weakness and operational challenges, leading to a negative market reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$1.07

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

Revenue

$3.8B

Revenue reflects the overall sales performance and is essential for understanding the company's growth trajectory.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.07?

A beat on EPS could indicate stronger than expected operational performance and boost investor confidence.

What are the revenue expectations for this quarter, particularly in light of economic conditions?

Revenue performance will be crucial to assess demand trends and the company's growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the impact of recent operational improvements, which could lead to better-than-expected results this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

Management's previous commitments to cost control and efficiency improvements may not be fully reflected in consensus estimates.

The options market is pricing in a relatively low move, suggesting that significant upside potential may be overlooked.

Key Risk

If revenue comes in significantly above $3.9 billion, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance will hinge on the balance between operational efficiency and external economic factors affecting demand.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating robust operational efficiency.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.01 would confirm the bear case, raising concerns about demand and profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.72%

Historical Avg

±1.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a move of approximately 2.72%, suggesting that investors are anticipating some volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±2.7% while CP has averaged ±1.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

21.6%

Calls (302K)P/C Ratio: 0.56Puts (24K)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Top holders trimming

Institutional

73.67%

of float

Insider

0.05%

of float

Holders

1,392

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Royal Bank of Canada
52,973,768 sh · $4.6B
5.94%
-2.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CP beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest increase of around 0.03%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors digest management's commentary.

Miss

If CP misses estimates, the stock could decline by approximately 2.47%, reflecting concerns over operational challenges.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on operational efficiency improvements and their impact on costs.
2Insights into freight demand trends and how they are affecting revenue.
3Management's outlook on economic conditions and their potential impact on future performance.
4Details on any strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing service reliability.
5Comments on competitive pressures and how CP plans to address them.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

$1.07

Revenue

Revenue reflects the overall sales performance and is essential for understanding the company's growth trajectory.

$3.8B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-0.55%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.60%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, CP reported an EPS of $0.79, which was slightly below the analyst estimate of $0.81. The stock reacted negatively, declining 1.61% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management committed to improving operational efficiency.
They highlighted plans to enhance service reliability.
Management emphasized their focus on cost control.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect CP to report an EPS of $1.07 and revenue of $3.8 billion this quarter. The market is cautiously optimistic but remains wary of potential economic headwinds.

Bull Case

If CP exceeds EPS and revenue expectations, it could signal strong operational performance and effective cost management, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if CP misses estimates, it may raise concerns about demand weakness and operational challenges, leading to a negative market reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$1.07

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

Revenue

$3.8B

Revenue reflects the overall sales performance and is essential for understanding the company's growth trajectory.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.07?

A beat on EPS could indicate stronger than expected operational performance and boost investor confidence.

What are the revenue expectations for this quarter, particularly in light of economic conditions?

Revenue performance will be crucial to assess demand trends and the company's growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the impact of recent operational improvements, which could lead to better-than-expected results this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

Management's previous commitments to cost control and efficiency improvements may not be fully reflected in consensus estimates.

The options market is pricing in a relatively low move, suggesting that significant upside potential may be overlooked.

Key Risk

If revenue comes in significantly above $3.9 billion, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance will hinge on the balance between operational efficiency and external economic factors affecting demand.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating robust operational efficiency.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.01 would confirm the bear case, raising concerns about demand and profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.72%

Historical Avg

±1.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a move of approximately 2.72%, suggesting that investors are anticipating some volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±2.7% while CP has averaged ±1.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

21.6%

Calls (302K)P/C Ratio: 0.56Puts (24K)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Top holders trimming

Institutional

73.67%

of float

Insider

0.05%

of float

Holders

1,392

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Royal Bank of Canada
52,973,768 sh · $4.6B
5.94%
-2.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CP beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest increase of around 0.03%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors digest management's commentary.

Miss

If CP misses estimates, the stock could decline by approximately 2.47%, reflecting concerns over operational challenges.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on operational efficiency improvements and their impact on costs.
2Insights into freight demand trends and how they are affecting revenue.
3Management's outlook on economic conditions and their potential impact on future performance.
4Details on any strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing service reliability.
5Comments on competitive pressures and how CP plans to address them.