Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Bought by HB Wealth Management LLC

HB Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 3.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 61,174 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,837 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $14,842,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in UNP. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Union Pacific during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 2,575.0% in the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. High Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

UNP opened at $282.50 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $167.73 billion, a PE ratio of 23.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $267.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $252.28. Union Pacific Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $210.84 and a fifty-two week high of $282.80.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.86 by $0.07. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 39.58% and a net margin of 29.20%.The company had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.12 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.70 earnings per share. Union Pacific’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th were paid a $1.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 45.47%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently weighed in on UNP. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Union Pacific from $267.00 to $275.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $285.00 price target (up from $278.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of Union Pacific from $256.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $294.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $300.00 target price (up from $260.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $283.11.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Kenyatta G. Rocker sold 27,387 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $271.76, for a total transaction of $7,442,691.12. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 61,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,605,079.52. This represents a 30.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Jennifer L. Hamann sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $274.70, for a total transaction of $549,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 114,642 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,492,157.40. The trade was a 1.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 32,378 shares of company stock valued at $8,781,595. 0.22% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

Here are the key news stories impacting Union Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific is drawing attention after a stake change, which can signal renewed investor interest and sometimes sparks buying. Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) Draws Attention After Stake Change
• Positive Sentiment: Shares are being helped by commentary that rail momentum is building and UNP is hitting fresh highs, reinforcing a bullish technical and industry backdrop. Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) Hits Fresh High As Rail Momentum Builds
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and preview pieces suggest Union Pacific could post another earnings beat, with expectations for single-digit bottom-line growth and favorable freight trends. Union Pacific’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage remains constructive, with Union Pacific still carrying a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating. Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage notes that rising intermodal volumes are affecting major railroads, but the article frames the trend as an industry-wide dynamic rather than a company-specific catalyst. Rising intermodal volume slows big four U.S. rail systems
• Negative Sentiment: A class action was certified against Union Pacific over alleged dumping of carcinogenic chemicals in Wichita neighborhoods, adding legal and reputational risk that could weigh on the stock. Lanier Law Firm: Class Action Certified Against Union Pacific for Dumping Carcinogenic Chemicals in Historically Black Wichita Neighborhoods

About Union Pacific

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.