Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) is trading at $118.55, which is -7.6% below its all-time high of $128.28. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.6, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, CNI has experienced 237 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.2%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:18 PM EDT
CNI
StockCanadian National Railway Company
Price
$118.55
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $128.28
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-7.6%
Days in Drawdown
736
Avg Max Drawdown
4.2%
Avg Length
40
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.6
CNI - Price & High Water Mark
CNI - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Canadian National Railway Company is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $118.55, down 7.6% from its all-time high of $128.28. This pullback has lasted 736 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Canadian National Railway Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.2% in depth, with an average duration of 40 days. Canadian National Railway Company has gone through 237 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Canadian National Railway Company in the last 14 years was 29.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 721 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Canadian National Railway Company currently stands at 1.63. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Canadian National Railway Company's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 237 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-23 | Ongoing | 736 days | -7.6% | $128.28 | $118.55 | — |
| 2022-03-31 | 2024-03-20 | 721 days | -21.2% | $126.89 | $99.97 | $127.37 |
| 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-30 | 3 days | -0.3% | $126.46 | $126.04 | $126.89 |
| 2021-10-25 | 2022-03-25 | 152 days | -12.0% | $124.82 | $109.81 | $126.46 |
| 2021-09-07 | 2021-10-20 | 44 days | -10.1% | $116.72 | $104.96 | $120.46 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-09-01 | 136 days | -14.2% | $108.46 | $93.10 | $111.85 |
| 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-16 | 11 days | -1.8% | $107.97 | $106.02 | $108.46 |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-04-05 | 18 days | -4.2% | $107.87 | $103.34 | $107.97 |
| 2021-01-11 | 2021-03-12 | 61 days | -12.8% | $105.53 | $91.99 | $105.65 |
| 2020-10-21 | 2021-01-06 | 78 days | -11.2% | $101.46 | $90.06 | $102.72 |
| 2020-10-19 | 2020-10-20 | 2 days | -0.6% | $101.24 | $100.63 | $101.46 |
| 2020-10-13 | 2020-10-14 | 2 days | -0.1% | $100.39 | $100.28 | $100.71 |
| 2020-10-08 | 2020-10-09 | 2 days | -0.3% | $99.36 | $99.08 | $99.60 |
| 2020-10-06 | 2020-10-07 | 2 days | -0.6% | $98.03 | $97.46 | $99.36 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-05 | 20 days | -4.4% | $97.87 | $93.55 | $98.03 |
| 2020-08-28 | 2020-09-14 | 18 days | -4.4% | $96.32 | $92.05 | $96.73 |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-08-20 | 2 days | -0.2% | $94.22 | $94.04 | $94.67 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-17 | 5 days | -0.4% | $92.74 | $92.41 | $93.83 |
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-06 | 8 days | -2.0% | $89.11 | $87.36 | $89.69 |
| 2020-07-23 | 2020-07-29 | 7 days | -1.1% | $87.45 | $86.46 | $89.11 |
| 2020-07-21 | 2020-07-22 | 2 days | -0.2% | $86.42 | $86.21 | $87.45 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-07-17 | 178 days | -29.1% | $85.82 | $60.80 | $86.18 |
| 2019-07-31 | 2020-01-16 | 170 days | -11.8% | $84.41 | $74.47 | $85.39 |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-07-29 | 13 days | -4.4% | $84.32 | $80.58 | $84.32 |
| 2019-07-08 | 2019-07-16 | 9 days | -1.9% | $83.94 | $82.36 | $84.32 |
| 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-03 | 2 days | -0.3% | $83.66 | $83.39 | $83.83 |
| 2019-04-29 | 2019-07-01 | 64 days | -6.4% | $83.38 | $78.06 | $83.66 |
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-04-26 | 3 days | -0.8% | $83.02 | $82.39 | $83.38 |
| 2019-04-09 | 2019-04-12 | 4 days | -0.8% | $80.24 | $79.57 | $80.63 |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-04-08 | 7 days | -0.6% | $79.90 | $79.41 | $80.24 |
| 2018-10-02 | 2019-04-01 | 182 days | -22.1% | $79.83 | $62.21 | $79.90 |
| 2018-07-30 | 2018-10-01 | 64 days | -4.1% | $78.45 | $75.22 | $79.83 |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-07-25 | 3 days | -2.0% | $75.39 | $73.88 | $78.06 |
| 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-19 | 4 days | -2.0% | $74.65 | $73.18 | $74.89 |
| 2018-07-11 | 2018-07-12 | 2 days | -1.0% | $73.93 | $73.22 | $74.56 |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-10 | 41 days | -6.1% | $73.30 | $68.84 | $73.93 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2018-05-30 | 142 days | -16.4% | $73.24 | $61.26 | $73.30 |
| 2017-07-13 | 2018-01-02 | 174 days | -8.6% | $71.70 | $65.57 | $71.80 |
| 2017-07-11 | 2017-07-12 | 2 days | -0.0% | $70.63 | $70.62 | $71.70 |
| 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-10 | 12 days | -1.8% | $70.59 | $69.30 | $70.63 |
| 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-28 | 10 days | -2.7% | $69.92 | $68.05 | $70.59 |
| 2017-06-14 | 2017-06-15 | 2 days | -0.8% | $68.04 | $67.51 | $68.13 |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-06-12 | 4 days | -0.2% | $67.89 | $67.73 | $67.93 |
| 2017-06-07 | 2017-06-08 | 2 days | -0.6% | $67.17 | $66.79 | $67.89 |
| 2017-06-02 | 2017-06-05 | 4 days | -0.2% | $66.93 | $66.82 | $67.14 |
| 2017-05-31 | 2017-06-01 | 2 days | -0.3% | $66.16 | $65.95 | $66.93 |
| 2017-05-26 | 2017-05-30 | 5 days | -0.6% | $65.99 | $65.59 | $66.16 |
| 2017-05-23 | 2017-05-24 | 2 days | -0.2% | $64.47 | $64.35 | $65.07 |
| 2017-04-25 | 2017-05-22 | 28 days | -4.5% | $64.44 | $61.57 | $64.47 |
| 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-21 | 11 days | -2.3% | $63.53 | $62.08 | $63.64 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-10 | 11 days | -1.2% | $63.00 | $62.26 | $63.53 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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CNI Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$118.55
High-water mark
$128.28
Current drawdown
-7.6%
Days in drawdown
736
This CNI page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Canadian National Railway Company drawdowns.
What History Says About CNI
Canadian National Railway Company has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 186 days with an average max drop of -16.1%.
The current drawdown of -7.6% has lasted 736 days, which is 4.0x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Jul 2020 | -29.1% | 178 days |
| Oct 2018 to Apr 2019 | -22.1% | 182 days |
| Mar 2022 to Mar 2024 | -21.2% | 721 days |
| Jan 2018 to May 2018 | -16.4% | 142 days |
| Apr 2021 to Sep 2021 | -14.2% | 136 days |
| Jan 2021 to Mar 2021 | -12.8% | 61 days |
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