10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2021

CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LTD/CN Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2021

Filed July 29, 2021For Securities:CP

Summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with net income of $1.246 billion, a significant increase of 96% compared to the same period in 2020. This surge was largely driven by a $845 million merger termination fee received from Kansas City Southern (KCS) after their termination of the merger agreement. Excluding one-time items, adjusted diluted EPS also saw a healthy increase of 27% year-over-year, indicating underlying operational improvements. Total revenues rose by 15% to $2.054 billion, fueled by higher freight volumes and increased revenue per revenue ton-mile (RTM). The company demonstrated operational efficiency gains, with improvements in average train weight and length, although average train speed saw a slight decrease. CP's financial position remains robust, with a significant increase in cash provided by operating activities and a substantial cash balance at quarter-end.

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income significantly increased by 96% to $1.246 billion, primarily due to an $845 million merger termination fee from KCS.
  • 2Total revenues grew by 15% to $2.054 billion, driven by higher freight volumes and improved revenue per RTM.
  • 3Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 27% to $1.03, indicating positive operational performance.
  • 4Operating expenses increased by 21%, largely due to acquisition-related costs and higher fuel prices, though adjusted operating ratio improved.
  • 5Cash provided by operating activities more than doubled, reaching $1.954 billion, reflecting strong cash generation.
  • 6The company experienced strong growth in carloads (up 15%) and RTMs (up 9%) in the second quarter.
  • 7Despite operational efficiencies like increased train weight and length, average train speed saw a slight decrease.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the substantial increase in net income to $1.246 billion was the $845 million merger termination fee received from Kansas City Southern (KCS) after their termination of the merger agreement. This was a significant one-time event that boosted reported net income.

Freight revenues increased by 15% to $2.008 billion compared to the same period in 2020. This growth was attributed to higher freight volumes, as measured by RTMs (up 9%), and an increase in freight revenue per RTM (up 5%).

Adjusted financial metrics, such as Adjusted diluted EPS and Adjusted operating ratio, are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain significant items that management believes are not indicative of future financial trends or core operational performance. For instance, Adjusted diluted EPS excludes items like acquisition-related costs and the merger termination fee, providing a clearer view of the underlying business performance. Investors often use these metrics to compare performance across periods or with peers.

For 2021, CP projected high single-digit RTM growth and double-digit Adjusted diluted EPS growth. The company planned significant capital investments of approximately $1.55 billion for the year, focusing on service, productivity, and safety.