Bryn Mawr Capital Management LLC Raises Stock Position in Union Pacific Co. (NYSE:UNP)

Bryn Mawr Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Union Pacific Co. (NYSE:UNP - Free Report) by 27.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 28,817 shares of the railroad operator's stock after buying an additional 6,220 shares during the quarter. Bryn Mawr Capital Management LLC's holdings in Union Pacific were worth $6,571,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of UNP. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 1,306.3% during the third quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 450 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $111,000 after buying an additional 418 shares during the period. Howard Capital Management Group LLC increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 16.4% during the third quarter. Howard Capital Management Group LLC now owns 2,860 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $705,000 after buying an additional 403 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its stake in Union Pacific by 51.4% during the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 63,565 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $15,668,000 after acquiring an additional 21,570 shares in the last quarter. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Union Pacific by 7.1% during the third quarter. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,875 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $709,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Union Pacific by 22.8% during the third quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 24,723 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $6,094,000 after acquiring an additional 4,586 shares in the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently issued reports on UNP shares. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $260.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, January 24th. Susquehanna cut their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $260.00 to $255.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $263.00 to $252.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $267.00 to $265.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 7th. Finally, Guggenheim increased their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $266.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, January 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $261.40.

Union Pacific Stock Down 1.0 %

Shares of UNP traded down $2.50 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $245.15. 1,965,850 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,658,707. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $237.47 and a 200 day simple moving average of $240.61. Union Pacific Co. has a 52 week low of $218.55 and a 52 week high of $258.66. The company has a market cap of $148.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.13, a PEG ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.06.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.76 by $0.15. Union Pacific had a net margin of 27.82% and a return on equity of 41.12%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.71 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Union Pacific Co. will post 11.99 EPS for the current year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 28th will be issued a dividend of $1.34 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 28th. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.19%. Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 48.33%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Craig V. Richardson sold 6,495 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $252.00, for a total transaction of $1,636,740.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 26,319 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,632,388. This trade represents a 19.79 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, President Elizabeth F. Whited sold 7,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total transaction of $1,875,000.00. Following the sale, the president now owns 64,960 shares of the company's stock, valued at $16,240,000. This trade represents a 10.35 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.28% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Union Pacific Company Profile

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, renewable biofuel producers, and other agricultural users; and construction products, industrial chemicals, plastics, forest products, specialized products, metals and ores, petroleum, liquid petroleum gases, soda ash, and sand, as well as finished automobiles, automotive parts, and merchandise in intermodal containers.