Q2 EPS Estimates for Union Pacific Cut by Zacks Research

Union Pacific Co. (NYSE:UNP - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Union Pacific in a research report issued on Thursday, February 13th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the railroad operator will post earnings of $2.89 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.98. The consensus estimate for Union Pacific's current full-year earnings is $11.99 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Union Pacific's Q3 2025 earnings at $2.94 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.32 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.84 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $12.26 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.94 EPS.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on UNP. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Union Pacific from $267.00 to $265.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 7th. Susquehanna lowered their target price on Union Pacific from $260.00 to $255.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 25th. Raymond James reissued a "strong-buy" rating and issued a $285.00 price target (up previously from $265.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, January 24th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Union Pacific from $254.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, January 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective 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. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating, twelve have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $261.40.

Union Pacific Stock Up 0.2 %

Shares of UNP stock traded up $0.58 on Monday, reaching $247.64. 1,425,381 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,682,240. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The company has a 50-day moving average of $237.20 and a 200-day moving average of $240.57. The company has a market cap of $149.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.33, a PEG ratio of 2.18 and a beta of 1.06. Union Pacific has a one year low of $218.55 and a one year high of $258.66.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.91 earnings per share (EPS) 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 in the prior year, the firm posted $2.71 EPS.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 28th will be given a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.16%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 28th. Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio is currently 48.33%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Union Pacific

In other Union Pacific news, President Elizabeth F. Whited sold 7,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, January 24th. The shares were 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. The trade was a 10.35 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Craig V. Richardson sold 6,495 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $252.00, for a total value of $1,636,740.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 26,319 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,632,388. The trade was a 19.79 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Corporate insiders own 0.28% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Union Pacific

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UNP. Allred Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Union Pacific by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Allred Capital Management LLC now owns 8,349 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $1,904,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. Palogic Value Management L.P. raised its position in shares of Union Pacific by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Palogic Value Management L.P. now owns 2,823 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $644,000 after buying an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its stake in Union Pacific by 26.8% during the fourth quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 213 shares of the railroad operator's stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Pflug Koory LLC boosted its stake in Union Pacific by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Pflug Koory LLC now owns 8,569 shares of the railroad operator's stock valued at $1,954,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Finally, Baron Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Union Pacific by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Baron Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,409 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $321,000 after buying an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.