Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Acquired by Truist Financial Corp

Truist Financial Corp boosted its position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 1.1% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 985,992 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,079 shares during the quarter. Truist Financial Corp’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $233,059,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Master S Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in Union Pacific by 7.0% during the third quarter. Master S Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,129 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $503,000 after acquiring an additional 139 shares during the period. Little House Capital LLC raised its stake in Union Pacific by 35.5% during the 3rd quarter. Little House Capital LLC now owns 6,288 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $1,486,000 after acquiring an additional 1,648 shares in the last quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 10.8% during the third quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,793 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $660,000 after purchasing an additional 273 shares in the last quarter. Maj Invest Holding A S lifted its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 41.1% in the 3rd quarter. Maj Invest Holding A S now owns 535,773 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $126,640,000 after acquiring an additional 156,041 shares during the period. Finally, Stonegate Investment Group LLC lifted its position in Union Pacific by 1.5% in the third quarter. Stonegate Investment Group LLC now owns 41,762 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $9,871,000 after purchasing an additional 612 shares during the period. 80.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Union Pacific stock opened at $232.70 on Wednesday. Union Pacific Corporation has a 12-month low of $204.66 and a 12-month high of $256.28. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $231.66 and a 200 day simple moving average of $226.74. The stock has a market capitalization of $138.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.77, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.92 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $6.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.15 billion. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 42.23% and a net margin of 28.73%.Union Pacific’s revenue for the quarter was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.91 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 5th were issued a dividend of $1.38 per share. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 5th. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 46.90%.

Trending Headlines about Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record net income and management commentary: UP reported record financial results and management flagged best-ever safety, service and operating results for 2025, highlighting long-term operational strength that supports valuation. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Pricing and fuel surcharges helped margins: Reuters and company commentary noted profit rose on higher pricing and fuel-surcharge revenue, a near-term tailwind to margins despite lower volumes. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Operating-metric picture is mixed: some reports say Union Pacific improved its operating ratio versus prior guidance, while other coverage points to deterioration in certain efficiency measures—investors will parse slide deck and call details for clarity. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: EPS and revenue slightly missed expectations: the company reported EPS of $2.86 and ~ $6.08–6.09B in revenue, short of consensus; lower volumes weighed on top line, a clear near-term negative for guidance and multiple expansion. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Cash flow and operating profit pressures: coverage highlights weaker cash from operations year-over-year and a decline in operating profit in Q4, which could constrain buybacks/capex pacing and worry income-focused investors. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/merger overhang persists: analysts have warned of near-term pressure after the Surface Transportation Board setback tied to the company’s merger ambitions; regulatory uncertainty is an additional risk premium on the shares. Read More.

Analyst Ratings Changes

UNP has been the subject of several recent research reports. BMO Capital Markets set a $255.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Susquehanna restated a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Monday, January 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. UBS Group set a $253.00 price objective on Union Pacific and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 3rd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $245.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $258.27.

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.