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Union Pacific

219.40 USD
-2.57
1.16%
At close Aug 1, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
219.24
-0.16
0.07%
1 day
-1.16%
5 days
-2.58%
1 month
-6.86%
3 months
2.49%
6 months
-9.72%
Year to date
-4.24%
1 year
-10.25%
5 years
27.51%
10 years
127.43%
 

About: Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two thirds of the US, Union Pacific generated $24 billion of revenue in 2024 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agriculture goods, chemicals, fertilizers, and automotive goods. Union Pacific owns about one fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and historically derives roughly 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.

Employees: 29,711

0
Funds holding %
of 7,327 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 15 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

50% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.33B | Put options by funds: $884M

29% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 180 | Existing positions closed: 140

0% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $113B [Q4 2024] → $113B (+$211M) [Q1 2025]

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 2,654 [Q4 2024] → 2,644 (-10) [Q1 2025]

0.51% less ownership

Funds ownership: 80.36% [Q4 2024] → 79.84% (-0.51%) [Q1 2025]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,001 | Existing positions reduced: 1,057

7% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 45 [Q4 2024] → 42 (-3) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

15 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$215
2%
downside
Avg. target
$259
18%
upside
High target
$286
30%
upside

15 analyst ratings

positive
60%
neutral
40%
negative
0%
RBC Capital
Walter Spracklin
26%upside
$276
Outperform
Maintained
30 Jul 2025
Susquehanna
Bascome Majors
17%upside
$257
Positive
Maintained
30 Jul 2025
Citigroup
Ariel Rosa
14%upside
$250
Neutral
Downgraded
30 Jul 2025
UBS
Thomas Wadewitz
9%upside
$240
Neutral
Maintained
25 Jul 2025
BMO Capital
Fadi Chamoun
26%upside
$277
Outperform
Maintained
25 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 69 articles about UNP published over the past 30 days

Negative
Reuters
1 day ago
Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to buy Norfolk Southern
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.
Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to buy Norfolk Southern
Positive
Reuters
1 day ago
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern aim to file merger application by Jan 29
The Surface Transportation Board said on Wednesday that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have formally filed a notice of intent to combine, triggering the U.S. regulatory review process for a proposed $85 billion merger between the two major railroads.
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern aim to file merger application by Jan 29
Positive
CNBC Television
1 day ago
Norfolk Southern's Former Activist Investor Ancora on Union Pacific deal
Jim Chadwick, President of Ancora Alternatives, joins CNBC's Morgan Brennan to break down the Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific merger, how his proxy fight at NSC helped pave the way, and his investor playbook for the sector. Plus, what he thinks the next target for consolidation could be in rails.
Norfolk Southern's Former Activist Investor Ancora on Union Pacific deal
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
ETFs That Stand to Benefit From the Historic UNP-NSC Merger
UNP's $85B buyout of NSC could lift ETFs like IYT, SUPL, HWAY and FTXR - each with notable stakes in the merging rail giants.
ETFs That Stand to Benefit From the Historic UNP-NSC Merger
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
63 July Fortune 500 Industry Leaders: 3 Ideal "Safer" Dividend Buys
Three Fortune 500 Industry Leaders—Energy Transfer, Verizon, and World Kinect—currently meet the ideal 'dogcatcher' standard for fair-priced, safer dividend stocks. Analyst projections suggest the top ten F500IL 'dogs' could yield 15.1% to 34.8% net gains by July 2026, with lower-than-market volatility. Most high-yield F500IL stocks remain overpriced, but a market correction or dividend increases could bring more into ideal buy territory.
63 July Fortune 500 Industry Leaders: 3 Ideal "Safer" Dividend Buys
Positive
Forbes
3 days ago
What To Know About $85 Billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger—And First Transcontinental Railroad
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
What To Know About $85 Billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger—And First Transcontinental Railroad
Neutral
CNBC Television
3 days ago
Donald Broughton gives his read on Union Pacific being set to buy Norfolk Southern
Donald Broughton, Broughton Capital managing partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Union Pacific set to buy Norfolk Southern and UPS withdrawing its full year guidance.
Donald Broughton gives his read on Union Pacific being set to buy Norfolk Southern
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: This Could Be A 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity
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.
Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: This Could Be A 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity
Neutral
Reuters
3 days ago
Explainer: Union Pacific deal to buy US rail rival faces lengthy review
Union Pacific's proposed purchase of smaller rival rail operator Norfolk Southern will need to be approved by the Surface Transportation Board in Washington, an independent federal agency that oversees competition and other areas of importance in the rail industry.
Explainer: Union Pacific deal to buy US rail rival faces lengthy review
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Trade Deficit Comes in Lower Than Expected
Trade Deficit Comes in Lower Than Expected.
Trade Deficit Comes in Lower Than Expected
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