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Union Pacific (UNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$235.58 -4.83 (-2.01%)
(As of 11/14/2024 ET)

Union Pacific - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
12

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Union Pacific in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UNP.

Consensus Price Target

$259.80
10.28% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Union Pacific, the average price target is $259.80. The highest price target for UNP is $285.00, while the lowest price target for UNP is $210.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.28% from the current price of $235.58.
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UNP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/16/23 to 11/15/24
1 Month Ago
10/17/23 to 10/16/24
3 Months Ago
8/18/23 to 8/17/24
1 Year Ago
11/16/22 to 11/16/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$259.80$259.25$258.79$238.96
Forecasted Upside10.28% Upside4.49% Upside5.83% Upside8.94% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

UNP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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UNP Price Targets by Month

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Union Pacific Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnion PacificTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.58
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.28% Upside31.51% Upside8.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/13/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $285.00+18.75%
11/12/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Rosa
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$255.00 ➝ $267.00+11.67%
10/25/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $252.00+8.77%
10/25/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$288.00 ➝ $283.00+22.61%
10/25/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$265.00 ➝ $262.00+13.43%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$263.00 ➝ $252.00+9.10%
10/25/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$266.00 ➝ $266.00+15.48%
10/25/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $255.00+10.71%
10/25/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $260.00+12.68%
10/25/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $255.00+10.51%
10/14/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$265.00 ➝ $275.00+13.49%
10/9/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$277.00 ➝ $272.00+14.49%
9/25/2024Evercore ISI
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J. Chappell
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Inline$254.00 ➝ $247.00-0.78%
9/24/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$273.00 ➝ $270.00+9.14%
9/20/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$280.00 ➝ $275.00+12.67%
9/4/2024Daiwa America
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J. Nathan
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DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
6/17/2024Loop Capital
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R. Paterson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$276.00 ➝ $238.00+7.16%
4/26/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$198.00 ➝ $210.00-13.28%
4/11/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$248.00 ➝ $274.00+16.27%
4/8/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold$250.00+3.30%
1/26/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$235.00 ➝ $248.00+3.56%
10/20/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$223.00 ➝ $235.00+11.79%
7/27/2023Stephens
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$232.00 ➝ $257.00+7.96%
7/27/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$235.00 ➝ $262.00+10.06%
7/27/2023Atlantic Securities
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$244.00+2.50%
4/21/2023Wolfe Research
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 Lower TargetOutperform$221.00 ➝ $220.00+9.91%
1/25/2023TD Securities
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 Lower TargetHold$230.00 ➝ $225.00+12.44%
1/25/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$213.00 ➝ $222.00+9.26%

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Should I Buy Union Pacific Stock? UNP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Union Pacific pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Union Pacific
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Union Pacific Co.:

  • Union Pacific Co. has shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings over recent quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • Recent insider transactions, such as President Elizabeth F. Whited selling shares at a higher price, may suggest confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Union Pacific Co.'s stock price has been trading up, showing positive momentum in the market.
  • The company has a high return on equity of 42.62%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
  • Union Pacific Co. has a solid track record of delivering value to shareholders through dividends and stock price appreciation.

Union Pacific
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Union Pacific Co. for these reasons:

  • Union Pacific Co. faces potential risks from fluctuations in the transportation industry, such as changes in fuel prices and regulatory challenges.
  • Market volatility can impact the stock price of Union Pacific Co., leading to short-term fluctuations that may affect investor sentiment.
  • High debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89 may pose a risk in case of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • Ownership by institutional investors and hedge funds at 80.38% may lead to increased volatility in the stock price due to large-scale trading activities.
  • Union Pacific Co.'s 1-year high and low stock prices indicate potential price volatility, which could impact investor returns.

UNP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Union Pacific is $259.80, with a high forecast of $285.00 and a low forecast of $210.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Union Pacific in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UNP shares.

According to analysts, Union Pacific's stock has a predicted upside of 10.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Union Pacific's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Union Pacific more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Union Pacific is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how UNP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:UNP) was last updated on 11/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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