47,283 Shares in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Acquired by Capital Innovations LLC

Capital Innovations LLC acquired a new position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 47,283 shares of the railroad operator’s stock, valued at approximately $10,938,000. Union Pacific accounts for about 3.1% of Capital Innovations LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 10th largest position.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Union Pacific by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 59,329,262 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $13,724,045,000 after buying an additional 659,378 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Union Pacific by 2.0% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 15,360,668 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $3,552,550,000 after buying an additional 296,814 shares during the period. Capital World Investors boosted its holdings in Union Pacific by 193.3% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 10,481,043 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $2,477,404,000 after buying an additional 6,908,016 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in Union Pacific by 72.7% in the 3rd quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 9,177,002 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $2,169,168,000 after buying an additional 3,861,636 shares during the period. Finally, Capital Research Global Investors boosted its holdings in Union Pacific by 95.0% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 8,713,196 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $2,059,538,000 after buying an additional 4,244,226 shares during the period. 80.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

UNP has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $300.00 price target (up from $260.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $289.00 price target (up from $273.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $307.00 price target (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $315.00 price target (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $285.00 price target (up from $278.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $280.47.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Jennifer L. Hamann sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.70, for a total transaction of $549,400.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 114,642 shares in the company, valued at approximately $31,492,157.40. This trade represents a 1.71% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 1,999 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.93, for a total transaction of $469,625.07. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 31,386 shares of company stock worth $8,461,716. 0.22% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Union Pacific stock opened at $264.91 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $257.15 and its 200-day moving average price is $245.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.92. The stock has a market cap of $157.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.97. Union Pacific Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $210.84 and a fifty-two week high of $279.70.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.86 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.12 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.20% and a return on equity of 39.58%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.70 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th will be given a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 45.47%.

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.