Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Purchased by OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp

OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp boosted its stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 0.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 716,766 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after buying an additional 6,287 shares during the quarter. Union Pacific makes up about 1.1% of OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp’s holdings, making the stock its 20th biggest position. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $173,902,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC boosted its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 2,575.0% during the fourth quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. High Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UNP has been the subject of several analyst reports. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $301.00 to $334.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Union Pacific from $305.00 to $333.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $317.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $335.00 price objective (up from $315.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday. Finally, Benchmark raised their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Two 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $319.16.

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.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of the business’s 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 43,012 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,353,447.52. The trade was a 6.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

NYSE UNP opened at $307.54 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $275.12 and its 200 day moving average price is $258.32. Union Pacific Corporation has a twelve month low of $210.84 and a twelve month high of $315.99. The company has a market capitalization of $182.59 billion, a PE ratio of 24.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.21 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40.

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

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a dividend of $1.38 per share. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is presently 44.70%.

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.