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Aug 29, 2024

Railroads Sector: A Key Driver of Economic Growth and Market Performance

The railroads sector has recently demonstrated impressive performance, with a notable +19.69% increase in performance over the past week. This surge underlines the sector's critical role in freight and passenger transportation across North America, providing essential infrastructure for both national and international trade logistics. This article delves into the sector's key players, their market performance, and recent trends that are shaping the future of rail transport.

Key Players in the Railroads Sector

The railroads sector is dominated by several giants that have established themselves as pivotal components of North America's transportation network. These companies are renowned for their operational efficiency, extensive networks, safety innovations, and ability to drive economic activity through freight and passenger transportation. Let's explore some of the leading companies in this sector:

1. Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is the largest player in the group, with a market capitalization of $153.9 billion. UNP operates an extensive rail network across the Western United States, facilitating the movement of goods and commodities from coast to coast. Known for its robust operational framework, Union Pacific has been a key contributor to the sector's growth. Recently, UNP's Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) turned positive on August 19, 2024, suggesting a potential upward trend for the stock. Historically, UNP has continued to rise in 65% of cases where a similar pattern has emerged.

2. Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a major player in the railroads sector, specializing in freight transportation across the East Coast of the United States. With a market cap of around $53 billion, NSC's comprehensive services and strategic network have made it a cornerstone in the American rail transportation landscape. Despite recent challenges, with a 5.59% decline noted on July 25, 2024, NSC remains a strong performer in the long term due to its focus on improving operational efficiencies and expanding its service capabilities.

3. Canadian National Railway (CNI)

Canadian National Railway (CNI) is another significant company in the railroads sector, distinguished by its transcontinental network that spans Canada and parts of the United States. With a market cap of about $78 billion, CNI has been pivotal in supporting trade between North America and the rest of the world. The stock recently showed positive momentum when it rose above its 50-day moving average on August 23, 2024. Historically, such movements have led to continued upward trends in 52% of similar cases, indicating a potential bullish future for CNI.

4. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), with a market cap of around $50 billion, plays a crucial role in North America's freight and logistics ecosystem. CP’s stock has shown positive momentum with its 10-day moving average crossing above the 50-day moving average on August 27, 2024, signaling a potential upward trend. Historically, in 80% of past instances, such a pattern has resulted in continued upward movement over the following month, indicating a bullish outlook for CP.

5. CSX Corporation (CSX)

CSX Corporation (CSX) is another prominent player in the sector, operating a vast rail network that primarily serves the eastern United States. With a market cap of approximately $66 billion, CSX focuses on freight transportation, including intermodal and rail-to-truck services. Although CSX saw a slight decline in performance with a 0.21% drop, it remains a key entity in the sector, known for its efficiency and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing service quality.

6. FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL)

FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL) is the smallest player in the group, with a market cap of just $135.9 million. Despite its size, RAIL has shown significant growth potential, posting the highest price growth among the group at 19.8% over the recent period. As a manufacturer of railcars, RAIL’s performance is often influenced by the demand dynamics within the broader rail transportation industry.

Market Capitalization Overview

The railroads sector is characterized by a diverse range of companies, from large-cap giants like Union Pacific (UNP) to smaller entities such as FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL). The average market capitalization across the group stands at $71.1 billion, highlighting the substantial size and economic significance of this sector.

  • Highest Market Cap: Union Pacific (UNP) at $153.9 billion
  • Lowest Market Cap: FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL) at $135.9 million

Recent Market Performance and Notable Price Movements

The railroads sector has experienced a range of market dynamics over recent weeks:

  • Weekly Price Growth: The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the group was 5.37%.
  • Monthly Price Growth: The average monthly price growth for the group was 19.61%.
  • Quarterly Price Growth: The average quarterly price growth stood at 18.83%.

Notable Declines

Despite the overall positive performance, some companies experienced notable declines:

  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) was a top loser, declining by -5.54% as of August 7, 2024.
  • Canadian National Railway (CNI) saw a decline of -5.88% on July 25, 2024.
  • Norfolk Southern (NSC) also faced a dip of -5.59% on the same day.

Volume Trends

The railroads sector also saw significant fluctuations in trading volume:

  • Weekly Volume Growth: The average weekly volume growth across all stocks was 38.11%.
  • Monthly Volume Growth: The average monthly volume growth reached 99.34%.
  • Quarterly Volume Growth: The average quarterly volume growth soared to 169.86%.

This spike in trading volume suggests heightened investor interest in the sector, potentially driven by expectations of continued economic recovery and increased freight demand.

Summary

The railroads sector remains a vital part of the North American economy, providing critical infrastructure for freight and passenger transportation. With major players like Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National Railway, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City leading the way, the sector has demonstrated strong growth potential. Recent price movements and volume trends indicate that investors are closely watching this sector for opportunities.

While some companies have faced short-term challenges, the overall outlook for the railroads sector remains positive, bolstered by economic recovery and increased trade activity. The strategic positioning and operational efficiencies of these companies make them well-suited to capitalize on future growth opportunities in the transportation and logistics space.

Related Ticker: CP, CSX, NSC, CNI, UNP, RAIL

CP's MACD Histogram just turned positive

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CP turned positive on April 10, 2025. Looking at past instances where CP's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CP advanced for three days, in of 341 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

CP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 8 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 24, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CP as a result. In of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for CP entered a downward trend on April 17, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. CP’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.973) is normal, around the industry mean (1.638). CP has a moderately high P/E Ratio (25.427) as compared to the industry average of (14.775). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.219) is also within normal values, averaging (2.579). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.502) is also within normal values, averaging (2.526).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP), CSX Corp (NASDAQ:CSX), Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:NSC).

Industry description

The Railroad industry includes passenger and freight transportation services along rail lines. This also includes companies that provide maintenance and switching duties as part of rail services. Within North America, the industry is largely dominated by some large operators. Several short-line railroads serve regional and local routes. Union Pacific Corporation, Canadian National Railway Company, and CSX Corporation are some of the prominent names in the business. The railroad business is relatively cyclical; economic expansion boost the freight services in particular, while economic stagnation often dampens transportation demand.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Railroads Industry is 15.44B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 320 to 129.12B. UNP holds the highest valuation in this group at 129.12B. The lowest valued company is URAL at 320.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Railroads Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -1%, and the average quarterly price growth was -8%. WJRYF experienced the highest price growth at 22%, while EJPRY experienced the biggest fall at -3%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Railroads Industry was -14%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 32% and the average quarterly volume growth was 22%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 57
P/E Growth Rating: 62
Price Growth Rating: 61
SMR Rating: 76
Profit Risk Rating: 78
Seasonality Score: 5 (-100 ... +100)
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