CN Record Grain Movement 2025-26
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The record grain movement signals strong operational performance and robust demand for Canadian grain exports, which may positively influence CN's revenue and market sentiment. The release of the 2026-27 Grain Plan indicates proactive capacity planning, potentially supporting future earnings stability.
Canadian National Railway (CN) announced on August 11, 2026, that it closed the 2025-26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Canada — Western Canada, surpassing the previous record of 32.6 MMT set in the 2024-25 crop year. The record was capped by a strong July performance, during which CN moved 2.62 MMT of grain, exceeding the previous July record of 2.43 MMT set in 2020. The achievement was driven by strong customer demand, collaboration across the grain supply chain, and consistent execution of CN's operating plan. CN also released its new 2026-27 Grain Plan, outlining preparations for the upcoming harvest. CN operates a nearly 20,000-mile rail network connecting Canada's coasts with the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast, transporting over 300 million tons of goods annually.
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