Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Stock: Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA Boosts Position

Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA lifted its stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 2.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 248,382 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,275 shares during the period. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $67,592,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in UNP. Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new position in Union Pacific in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Kelly Lawrence W & Associates Inc. CA bought a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Clark Wealth Partners grew its stake in Union Pacific by 37.4% during the third quarter. Clark Wealth Partners now owns 136 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kings Path Partners LLC bought a new stake in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $328.00 target price (up from $325.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $317.00 price objective on Union Pacific and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday. Finally, Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $325.78.

Union Pacific Price Performance

Shares of Union Pacific stock opened at $292.85 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $174.02 billion, a PE ratio of 22.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32. Union Pacific Corporation has a 12 month low of $215.53 and a 12 month high of $315.99. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $287.40 and its 200-day moving average price is $278.51.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The railroad operator reported $3.53 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.47 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $7.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.16 billion. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 37.54% and a net margin of 28.90%. Union Pacific’s quarterly revenue was up 15.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $3.08 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Union Pacific Corporation will post 13.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st were given a dividend of $1.42 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 31st. This is an increase from Union Pacific’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 44.27%.

More Union Pacific News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings exceeded expectations: Union Pacific reported adjusted EPS of $3.53 versus the $3.47 consensus and revenue of $7.20 billion versus $7.16 billion expected. Adjusted profit rose 15% year over year, supported by 6% volume growth, pricing gains, fuel surcharges and improved productivity despite higher costs. Reuters: US railroad operator Union Pacific’s quarterly profit rises
• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its outlook: The railroad reaffirmed expectations for high-single-digit reported EPS growth in 2026 and raised planned 2026 capital expenditures to approximately $3.5 billion, signaling confidence in demand and network investment. Union Pacific affirms 2026 EPS growth outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support increased: Citigroup raised its price target to $348 and kept a Buy rating, while Stephens lifted its target to $352. StoneX also reiterated its Buy recommendation. Analyst forecasts after Union Pacific Q3 results
• Neutral Sentiment: The Norfolk Southern merger remains a major catalyst: CEO confidence that regulators will approve the transaction supports the long-term growth case, but the proposed deal still requires regulatory review and could create execution and integration risks. Union Pacific CEO merger comments
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder returns and leadership face pressure: Higher merger-related investment and $3.5 billion of capital spending may limit near-term cash available for dividends, while CFO Jennifer Hamann’s planned retirement after 35 years adds a transition risk. JPMorgan lowered its price target to $321 and maintained a Neutral rating. Union Pacific CFO retirement

Union Pacific Profile

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is a transportation company that operates one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States. Through its Union Pacific Railroad subsidiary, the company moves goods across the western two-thirds of the country, connecting major agricultural, industrial, energy, population and port markets.

Union Pacific transports a broad range of commodities and products, including agricultural goods, automotive shipments, chemicals, coal, industrial products, forest products and intermodal containers.