Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Citigroup Analyst Says

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) had its price objective hoisted by research analysts at Citigroup from $326.00 to $349.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the railroad operator’s stock. Citigroup’s price target points to a potential upside of 13.48% from the stock’s current price.

UNP has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $350.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 price objective (up from $282.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $320.00 target price (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $339.00 target price (up from $289.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $319.16.

Union Pacific Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of UNP opened at $307.54 on Friday. Union Pacific has a 1-year low of $210.84 and a 1-year high of $315.99. The company has a 50-day moving average of $275.12 and a 200 day moving average of $258.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $182.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.90, a PEG ratio of 3.21 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.73.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.20 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $6.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.72 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 38.46%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.03 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Union Pacific will post 12.84 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Union Pacific

In other news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of Union Pacific stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.96, for a total value of $789,504.36. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,353,447.52. The trade was a 6.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Union Pacific

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Key Financial Inc raised its position in shares of Union Pacific by 2.1% in the 1st quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 1,821 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $442,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Members Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 2.5% during the first quarter. Members Trust Co now owns 1,573 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $382,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. EJMK Ventures LLC increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 4.0% in the 1st quarter. EJMK Ventures LLC now owns 1,016 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $247,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares during the period. Wealthquest Corp increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 3.7% in the 1st quarter. Wealthquest Corp now owns 1,108 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $269,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. raised its stake in Union Pacific by 5.3% in the 2nd quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 791 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $215,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific reported better-than-expected Q2 results, with adjusted EPS of $3.41 and revenue of $6.86 billion, both ahead of Wall Street estimates, reinforcing confidence in operating momentum and pricing power.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after the earnings beat, with Citigroup, JPMorgan, Benchmark, and Bank of America all raising price targets, suggesting expectations for further upside in the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific and Canadian National reached a binding access agreement tied to the proposed Norfolk Southern merger, easing competition concerns and improving the odds of regulatory approval while also giving UNP better Chicago routing efficiency and expanded corridor access. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The broader news flow also highlighted that the merger and access agreement may reshape North American rail traffic patterns, but the deal still depends on Surface Transportation Board approval and final closing.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles noted Union Pacific’s record freight revenue and improved efficiency, which supports the bullish case but is already partly reflected in the recent rally.

Union Pacific Company Profile

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.