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Is Canadian Pacific’s Double-Digit EPS Rebound Promise For Q2 Enough To Justify A Buy?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) reported first-quarter 2026 results reflecting a mixture of operational strength and certain market-related challenges. The company posted revenues of $3.7 billion with a 2% volume growth measured in revenue-ton miles (RTM), though freight revenue declined 3% due to external pressures such as foreign exchange (FX) rates, the removal of Canada’s federal carbon tax, and negative mix effects. The operating ratio stood at 63%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.04, down 2% year over year, impacted by approximately $0.04 per share from FX and $0.03 from changes in fuel price. Operationally, CPKC continued to demonstrate progress with improved productivity metrics: train weight and length increased, locomotive productivity improved by 8%, and velocity across the system rose by 4%. The company’s merged network shows signs of structural enhancements supported by disciplined execution.