Equity Profile

CP

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

IndustrialsRail Transportation$82.6B

Jul29Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) is a major player in the rail transportation sector, providing freight services across North America. As a significant part of the industrials sector, its performance can be influenced by economic trends, consumer demand, and infrastructure developments.

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding the company's ability to expand its operations and meet market demand.

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Operating Margin

Operating margin indicates how efficiently the company is managing its costs relative to its revenue, which is vital for profitability.

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CP Q2-2026 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 Q1 2026, CP reported an EPS of $0.76, slightly missing the analyst estimate of $0.78. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 2.85% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for CP's upcoming earnings are mixed, given the company's recent performance and lack of analyst estimates. Investors will be closely watching for any signs of recovery or growth.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on a rebound in freight volumes and improved operating margins, which could signal a strong recovery in demand.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to miss earnings expectations and shows weak revenue growth, it could lead to further declines in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported freight volume this quarter?

Freight volume is a key indicator of demand for CP's services, and any significant changes could impact revenue and investor sentiment.

How will management address the recent earnings misses?

Management's commentary on their strategy to improve performance will be critical for investor confidence moving forward.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in freight demand, which could significantly impact revenue positively this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing an 8.95% move, suggesting expectations of volatility that may not align with historical performance.

The recent trend of freight volume in the industry indicates a potential uptick that CP could capitalize on.

Key Risk

If freight volume exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether CP can recover from recent earnings misses and show growth in freight demand.

Bull Confirmed If

A significant increase in freight volume, exceeding last quarter's levels, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If EPS falls below $0.70, it would indicate ongoing struggles and confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.95%

Historical Avg

±1.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±8.9% while CP has averaged ±1.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

29.0%

Calls (170K)P/C Ratio: 0.93Puts (3K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. 12 of 30 faded and 18 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 6.5%, with a raw directional average of +1.3% (modestly positive historical bias).

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 and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could see a positive reaction of around 1.74%.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management provides cautious guidance, the stock may experience muted movement.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a decline of approximately 2.54%, reflecting ongoing investor concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on freight volume trends and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's strategy for addressing recent earnings misses and improving performance.
3Insights into cost management and operating margins moving forward.
4Any commentary on infrastructure developments that could impact operations.
5Guidance on future revenue expectations and market conditions.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding the company's ability to expand its operations and meet market demand.

N/A

Operating Margin

Operating margin indicates how efficiently the company is managing its costs relative to its revenue, which is vital for profitability.

N/A

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

CP Q2-2026 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 Q1 2026, CP reported an EPS of $0.76, slightly missing the analyst estimate of $0.78. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 2.85% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on a rebound in freight volumes and improved operating margins, which could signal a strong recovery in demand.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to miss earnings expectations and shows weak revenue growth, it could lead to further declines in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported freight volume this quarter?

Freight volume is a key indicator of demand for CP's services, and any significant changes could impact revenue and investor sentiment.

How will management address the recent earnings misses?

Management's commentary on their strategy to improve performance will be critical for investor confidence moving forward.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in freight demand, which could significantly impact revenue positively this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing an 8.95% move, suggesting expectations of volatility that may not align with historical performance.

The recent trend of freight volume in the industry indicates a potential uptick that CP could capitalize on.

Key Risk

If freight volume exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether CP can recover from recent earnings misses and show growth in freight demand.

Bull Confirmed If

A significant increase in freight volume, exceeding last quarter's levels, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If EPS falls below $0.70, it would indicate ongoing struggles and confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.95%

Historical Avg

±1.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±8.9% while CP has averaged ±1.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

29.0%

Calls (170K)P/C Ratio: 0.93Puts (3K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

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 and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could see a positive reaction of around 1.74%.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management provides cautious guidance, the stock may experience muted movement.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a decline of approximately 2.54%, reflecting ongoing investor concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on freight volume trends and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's strategy for addressing recent earnings misses and improving performance.
3Insights into cost management and operating margins moving forward.
4Any commentary on infrastructure developments that could impact operations.
5Guidance on future revenue expectations and market conditions.