Union Pacific (UNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$225.98 +1.94 (+0.87%)

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Union Pacific - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 27 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
16

Based on 27 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 27 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UNP.

Consensus Price Target

$261.58
15.76% Upside

According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Union Pacific, the average price target is $261.58. The highest price target for UNP is $295.00, while the lowest price target for UNP is $215.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.76% from the current price of $225.98.

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.

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UNP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/19/24 to 10/19/25	1 Month Ago 9/19/24 to 9/19/25	3 Months Ago 7/21/24 to 7/21/25	1 Year Ago 10/20/23 to 10/19/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$261.58	$259.38	$257.75	$259.25
Forecasted Upside	15.76% Upside	17.44% Upside	14.06% Upside	6.21% 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.

UNP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Union Pacific Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Union Pacific	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.63	2.14	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.76% Upside	23.04% Upside	13.59% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent UNP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/13/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Ariel Rosa Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$251.00 ➝ $263.00	+16.61%
10/8/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Brian Ossenbeck 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$267.00 ➝ $265.00	+13.62%
10/8/2025	Weiss Ratings 0 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C+)
10/3/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Wadewitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	$240.00 ➝ $253.00	+7.82%
9/25/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bascome Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Positive	$257.00 ➝ $272.00	+17.23%
9/16/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rick Paterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold	$214.00 ➝ $227.00	+5.01%
8/12/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kristina Ruggeri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/30/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
7/30/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Walter Spracklin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$257.00 ➝ $276.00	+23.73%
7/25/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Fadi Chamoun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $277.00	+23.59%
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7/25/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Chappell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	In-Line	$244.00 ➝ $238.00	+6.26%
7/25/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christian Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$250.00 ➝ $260.00	+16.08%
7/25/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephanie Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $285.00	+29.01%
7/21/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Vernon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$271.00 ➝ $286.00	+27.17%
7/15/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Tyler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy
7/7/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ravi Shanker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$220.00 ➝ $215.00	-8.57%
7/1/2025	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	D. Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/1/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$231.00	+0.31%
6/2/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jordan Alliger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$263.00	+18.77%
5/16/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ken Hoexter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$256.00 ➝ $262.00	+13.54%
4/28/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Imbro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $255.00	+19.55%
4/16/2025	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Oliver Holmes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$259.00	+17.72%
4/14/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Nolan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$270.00 ➝ $248.00	+11.99%
3/7/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$295.00	+20.33%
1/24/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nathan Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$266.00 ➝ $275.00	+10.06%
1/24/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nathan Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$266.00 ➝ $275.00	+10.48%
1/24/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$245.00 ➝ $258.00	+4.11%
9/4/2024	Daiwa America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Nathan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Thursday, October 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Union Pacific pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Union Pacific
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $225, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the railroad sector.
Union Pacific Co. reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.03, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health.
The company has a high return on equity of 41.73%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can attract investors seeking strong performance.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Union Pacific Co., with a significant number of analysts recommending the stock, which can instill confidence in potential investors.
Recent revenue growth of 2.4% compared to the previous year indicates that Union Pacific Co. is maintaining its market position and could continue to generate returns for investors.

Union Pacific
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 19.60, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Union Pacific Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86, indicating a higher level of debt relative to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has experienced fluctuations, and the market can be unpredictable, which may deter risk-averse investors.
Analysts have varying price targets, with some suggesting lower targets than the current price, which could indicate uncertainty about future performance.
The company's quick and current ratios are below 1, suggesting potential liquidity issues, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.

UNP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Union Pacific is $261.58, with a high forecast of $295.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.
: 27 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Union Pacific in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings, 15 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 15.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Union Pacific's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.
: Union Pacific has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Union Pacific more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating for Union Pacific is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "transportation" companies is Hold. Learn more on how UNP compares to other companies.

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Union Pacific (UNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target