Phoenix Financial Ltd. Has $4.30 Million Holdings in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Phoenix Financial Ltd. trimmed its position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 47.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 18,170 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 16,251 shares during the quarter. Phoenix Financial Ltd.’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $4,295,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of UNP. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in Union Pacific in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the second quarter valued at about $31,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently commented on UNP. UBS Group set a $253.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $263.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $285.00 price objective (up from $270.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets set a $255.00 price objective on Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $258.18.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results: a “record-breaking” year with best-ever safety, service and operating metrics, reported net income up ~6%, EPS up ~8% and an improved operating ratio — results that support earnings growth and margin progress. Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile commentary: Jim Cramer highlighted Union Pacific and the rail group as part of the market’s “hottest” sector, which can boost retail interest and near-term flow into UNP. Jim Cramer Highlights Union Pacific’s Merger
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate branding/PR: Union Pacific announced a coast‑to‑coast “Big Boy” steam tour for America’s 250th — positive for reputation and public engagement but unlikely to affect near‑term fundamentals. Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings coverage/expectations: Analysts and market trackers (Zacks, TipRanks, Polymarket) flagged UNP among names to watch for Q4 results and market odds on beats — increased volatility possible around guidance/metrics vs. expectations. Watch These 4 Transportation Stocks for Q4 Earnings: Beat or Miss?
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor access to detail: Recent earnings transcripts (Q2, Q3) were posted — useful for parsing management commentary on volumes, fuel/maintenance costs and merger/regulatory outlook. Union Pacific (UNP) Q2 2025 Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory setback risk: Susquehanna warned shares could face near‑term pressure after the U.S. Surface Transportation Board rejected Union Pacific’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern (decision issued “without prejudice”) — this keeps execution risk and regulatory uncertainty elevated. Union Pacific (UNP) Faces Near-Term Pressure After Merger Setback, Susquehanna Says

Union Pacific Trading Up 0.6%

NYSE:UNP opened at $231.12 on Tuesday. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52 week low of $204.66 and a 52 week high of $256.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a current ratio of 0.75. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $231.42 and its 200-day moving average is $226.76. The firm has a market cap of $137.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.64, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.99.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.92 by ($0.06). Union Pacific had a return on equity of 42.23% and a net margin of 28.73%. Equities analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 5th were paid a $1.38 dividend. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 5th. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is currently 46.90%.

Union Pacific 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.