Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

US — Industrials Sector
Peers: NSC  CSX  UPS  CNI  HON 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol UNP
  • Rev/Share 30.7002
  • Book/Share 0.0274
  • PB 8238.7616
  • Debt/Equity 0.2062
  • CurrentRatio 0.6483
  • ROIC 86.6631

 

  • MktCap 133706798400.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.1314
  • PFCF 43.8592
  • PE 26.4669
  • Debt/Assets 0.0489
  • DivYield 0.0238
  • ROE 0.4087

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade UNP Jefferies Hold Buy -- $285 July 25, 2025
Resumed UNP Robert W. Baird -- Neutral -- $231 July 1, 2025
Upgrade UNP Susquehanna Neutral Positive -- $260 June 24, 2025
Downgrade UNP Goldman Buy Neutral -- $263 June 2, 2025
Upgrade UNP Redburn Atlantic Neutral Buy -- $259 April 16, 2025
Upgrade UNP Citigroup Neutral Buy -- $244 April 8, 2025
Initiation UNP Deutsche Bank -- Buy -- $295 March 7, 2025
Downgrade UNP Loop Capital Hold Sell $265 $200 Feb. 3, 2025
Reiterated UNP TD Cowen -- Buy $245 $258 Jan. 24, 2025
Initiation UNP Citigroup -- Neutral -- $264 Oct. 9, 2024

News

Union Pacific Launches New Truck-Competitive Domestic Service from Los Angeles to Chicago
UNP
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad will launch a new, truck-competitive domestic intermodal service connecting Southern California's Inland Empire to the heart of Chicago, significantly boosting intermodal capacity. Beginning Sept. 3, this innovative service enhances the seamless connection from the Los Angeles Basin's most active warehouse district through Union Pacific's Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal (IEIT) directly to Chicago's Global 2 Intermodal Terminal. Customers wi.

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Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to buy Norfolk Southern
NSC, UNP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Union Pacific's plan to acquire Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.

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ETFs That Stand to Benefit From the Historic UNP-NSC Merger
NSC, UNP
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UNP's $85B buyout of NSC could lift ETFs like IYT, SUPL, HWAY and FTXR - each with notable stakes in the merging rail giants.

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Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: This Could Be A 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity
NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger could create the first modern true transcontinental railroad, unlocking massive efficiencies and strengthening U.S. supply chains. I see $2.75 billion in annual synergies, robust free cash flow growth, and significant shareholder return potential from this deal. Even if regulators block the merger, both companies remain strong standalone investments with double-digit EPS growth potential.

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Trade Deficit Comes in Lower Than Expected
NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Trade Deficit Comes in Lower Than Expected.

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Union Pacific strikes $85B deal to buy rival Norfolk that would create US' first coast-to-coast rail operator
UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

The deal will face lengthy regulatory scrutiny amid union concerns over potential rate increases, service disruptions and job losses.

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Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in $85 billion deal, Fed's July meeting begins
NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for July 29, 2025. Union Pacific agrees to acquire Norfolk Southern for an $85 billion stock and cash deal.

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Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern in $85B deal
NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP, ETR:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:NSC) have agreed to merge in an $85 billion cash-and-stock transaction that will create the first fully transcontinental railroad in the United States. The deal, unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors, is expected to close by early 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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Berkshire Hathaway Deal for CSX Looks More Likely After Blockbuster Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific Railroad Merger
BRK-A, BRK-B, CSX, NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

The ball is in Warren Buffett's court.

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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge creating first US transcontinental railroad
NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce a landmark $85 billion merger to create America's first transcontinental railroad, connecting over 50,000 route miles from coast to coast.

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Union Pacific's Turnaround Gains Momentum With Stellar Q2 Operations
UNP
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Union Pacific Corp. UNP is demonstrating a clear acceleration in its operational and financial performance, fueled by significant productivity gains and a strong earnings beat in its latest quarter.

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Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 8:45 AM ET Company Participants Eric J. Gehringer - Executive Vice President of Operations Jennifer L.

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Union Pacific Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y
UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UNP second-quarter results gain from strong pricing and volume increase, with merger talks with NSC adding intrigue to its growth story.

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Pre-Markets Mixed Despite Strong Earnings Results
AAL, HON, UNH, UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Pre-Markets Mixed Despite Strong Earnings Results.

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Union Pacific (UNP) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Union Pacific (UNP) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Union Pacific (UNP) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Union Pacific (UNP) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.74 per share a year ago.

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Union Pacific discussing merger with rival Norfolk in mega railroad deal
NSC, UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Union Pacific said on Thursday it was in advanced discussions with rival Norfolk Southern for a possible merger.

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Why Union Pacific (UNP) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
UNP
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?

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Sell Union Pacific Stock Ahead Of Its Upcoming Earnings?
UNP
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) is set to reveal its earnings on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Traditionally, UNP stock has exhibited a pattern of negative one-day returns after earnings announcements.

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Is Merger on the Cards Between Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern?
NSC, UNP
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

UNP and NSC are in early merger talks, eyeing a historic West-to-East freight line. However, regulatory hurdles loom large.

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Union Pacific (UNP) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
UNP
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Union Pacific (UNP), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

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M&A chatter swirls around Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This is why a deal makes sense.
NSC, UNP
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Buying Norfolk Southern could provide unique benefits to Union Pacific, such as the old Wabash line.

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Union Pacific Rewards Investors With 3% Dividend Payout
UNP
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The consistent shareholder-friendly efforts of UNP to reward its shareholders through dividend hikes highlight its financial bliss.

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Union Pacific (UNP) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
UNP
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Union Pacific (UNP) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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The Dividend Fab Four - 30% Of My Portfolio, 100% Conviction
FIX, GE, ODFL, UNP
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I'm zooming in on four core holdings, about a third of my portfolio, to explain why I'm betting big and staying patient through short-term noise. These stocks offer a mix of secular and cyclical growth, pricing power, and rising moats. They aren't high yielders, but I believe they'll outperform. My concentrated portfolio is volatile by design, but I'm in it for long-term alpha. I see dip-buying opportunities in some and strong hold cases in others.

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Union Pacific (UNP) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
UNP
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?

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A $7-Trillion Cash Wave Is About To Flood Dividend Stocks
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Published: June 25, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Stocks—especially dividend stocks—have every reason to shoot higher from here. In fact, they have 7 trillion reasons.

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Union Pacific (UNP) Could Be a Great Choice
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Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?

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3 Dividend-Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry You Should Count On
CNI, NSC, UNP
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here we pick three railroad stocks, UNP, CNI and NSC, which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.

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Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Presents at Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference (Transcript)
UNP
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP ) Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference June 10, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Jennifer L. Hamann - Executive VP & CFO Vincenzo James Vena - CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Christian F.

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About Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

  • IPO Date 1980-01-02
  • Website https://www.up.com
  • Industry Railroads
  • CEO Vincenzo James Vena
  • Employees 30146

Union Pacific Corporation, through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, operates in the railroad business in the United States. The company offers transportation services for grain and grain products, fertilizers, food and refrigerated products, and coal and renewables to grain processors, animal feeders, ethanol producers, and other agricultural users; petroleum, and liquid petroleum gases; and construction products, industrial chemicals, plastics, forest products, specialized products, metals and ores, soda ash, and sand, as well as finished automobiles, automotive parts, and merchandise in intermodal containers. As of December 31, 2021, its rail network included 32,452 route miles connecting Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast ports with the Midwest and Eastern United States gateways. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.