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UNP Stock Chart & Stats
$251.14
-$0.02(>-0.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$251.14
-$0.02(>-0.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$210.84 - $279.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume514.13K
Average Volume (3M)2.86M
Market Cap
$161.49B
Enterprise Value$183.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.04B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.4
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.17
Shares Outstanding593,713,200
10 Day Avg. Volume2,648,363
30 Day Avg. Volume2,863,104
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.35
Price to Book (P/B)7.42
Price to Sales (P/S)5.59
P/FCF Ratio24.92
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$299.47Price Target Upside19.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)12.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation & ProfitabilityUnion Pacific's strong cash generation (Q1 operating cash flow $2.4B, FCF $630M and record quarterly net income) creates durable funding for maintenance capex, service investments and debt reduction. Reliable operating cash supports reinvestment and shareholder returns through cycles, enhancing long-term resilience.
Operational Productivity GainsSustained productivity improvements—higher car velocity, longer trains, fewer active locomotives and improved terminal dwell—lower unit costs and expand effective network capacity without proportional capital spending. These efficiency gains support margin sustainability and service competitiveness over the medium term.
Strategic Network Expansion PotentialThe amended Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger filing, if approved, would create transcontinental reach and materially expand routing options. Structural network scale could unlock systemwide synergies, cross-selling and cost efficiencies that enhance long-term growth, pricing power and competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Elevated Historical LeverageUnion Pacific's historically elevated leverage reduces financial flexibility to absorb demand shocks or fund opportunistic investments without increasing risk. Higher indebtedness narrows capacity for buybacks or aggressive capital deployment and makes the company more sensitive to interest-rate moves and cash-flow volatility over the medium term.
TTM Revenue And Free Cash Flow DeclineA sharp trailing-twelve-month revenue drop and negative FCF growth indicate recent demand and mix weakness that can impair reinvestment and margin cushions. Continued declines would constrain capital programs, reduce ability to deleverage, and pressure long-term earnings power even if margins remain structurally higher than peers.
Merger Regulatory & Stakeholder OppositionWidespread opposition from shippers, unions, and rival railroads and formal STB objections create prolonged regulatory risk for the merger. Extended review, potential required concessions or rejection could dilute expected synergies, add transaction costs, and delay strategic benefits, weighing on medium-term outcomes.
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UNP FAQ
What was Union Pacific Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Union Pacific Corporation lowest stock price was $210.84 and its highest was $279.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Union Pacific Corporation’s market cap?
Union Pacific Corporation’s market cap is $161.49B.
When is Union Pacific Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Union Pacific Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Union Pacific Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Union Pacific Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.863 by $0.067.
Is Union Pacific Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Union Pacific Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Union Pacific Corporation pay dividends?
Union Pacific Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.38 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.32%. See more information on Union Pacific Corporation dividends here
What is Union Pacific Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Union Pacific Corporation’s EPS estimate is 3.17.
How many shares outstanding does Union Pacific Corporation have?
Union Pacific Corporation has 593,713,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Union Pacific Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Union Pacific Corporation reported an EPS of $2.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.863. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.765%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Union Pacific Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UNP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Union Pacific Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$299.47 (19.24% Upside)
$299.47 (19.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UNP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $8.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
40.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation, a prominent American railway enterprise, conducts its primary operations through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company. The company provides extensive freight transportation services for a wide array of commodities. Its diverse cargo includes agricultural products like grain, fertilizers, and refrigerated foods; energy resources such as coal, renewables, petroleum, and liquid petroleum gases; and industrial materials encompassing construction products, chemicals, plastics, forest products, metals, ores, soda ash, and sand. Union Pacific also facilitates the movement of finished automobiles, automotive parts, and general merchandise in intermodal containers, serving a varied clientele that spans agricultural processors, energy producers, and industrial manufacturers. As of December 31, 2021, the company's vast rail network stretched 32,452 route miles, strategically connecting major ports along the Pacific and Gulf Coasts with crucial gateways throughout the Midwestern and Eastern United States. Established in 1862, Union Pacific Corporation is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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UNP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple operational and financial positives — record quarterly net income and EPS, strong revenue growth despite slightly lower volumes, notable productivity gains, robust cash generation, and continued commercial momentum across several segments. Management reaffirmed guidance, highlighted a disciplined pricing approach, and expressed confidence in merger benefits while acknowledging regulatory timing and merger-related costs. Key negatives were fuel-price-driven margin pressure (near-term), international intermodal weakness (-28%), merger cost and timing uncertainty, and some soft end markets (auto, lumber). On balance, the tangible financial and operational accomplishments, cash/ balance-sheet strength, and clear business development pipeline materially outweigh the lowlights tied largely to macro volatility and transaction timing.View all UNP earnings summariesUNP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$299.47
▲(19.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
30.04% Mutual Funds
24.32% Other Institutional Investors
21.86% Public Companies and Individual Investors