Union Pacific (UNP) – Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP):

• 2/6/2026 – Union Pacific was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating.
• 1/28/2026 – Union Pacific had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They now have a $270.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $265.00.
• 1/28/2026 – Union Pacific had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $270.00 to $265.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/28/2026 – Union Pacific had its price target lowered by analysts at TD Cowen from $257.00 to $255.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/27/2026 – Union Pacific had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They now have a $267.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/27/2026 – Union Pacific had its “strong-buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc..
• 1/21/2026 – Union Pacific had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 1/19/2026 – Union Pacific had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Susquehanna.
• 1/12/2026 – Union Pacific had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $267.00 to $270.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – Union Pacific was given a new $264.00 price target on by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/7/2026 – Union Pacific was given a new $255.00 price target on by analysts at BMO Capital Markets.
• 1/7/2026 – Union Pacific was downgraded by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. They now have a $255.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $270.00.
• 12/18/2025 – Union Pacific was given a new $280.00 price target on by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada.
• 12/18/2025 – Union Pacific had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada.
• 12/16/2025 – Union Pacific had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Barclays PLC. They now have a $285.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $270.00.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is 46.12%.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is one of the largest freight railroad companies in the United States. Its principal operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad, has roots that trace back to the Pacific Railway Act of 1862 and the construction of the first transcontinental rail link completed in 1869. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and operates as a holding company for rail transportation and related services.

Union Pacific’s core business is the movement of freight by rail across an extensive rail network serving the western two‑thirds of the United States.