Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Stock Purchased by Tower View Wealth Management LLC

Tower View Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 57.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,603 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after buying an additional 2,406 shares during the quarter. Tower View Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $1,797,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Union Pacific by 10.0% in the 3rd quarter. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,910 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $2,153,000 after purchasing an additional 719 shares in the last quarter. Sigma Planning Corp increased its stake in Union Pacific by 28.4% during the 3rd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 5,560 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $1,505,000 after purchasing an additional 1,231 shares in the last quarter. Code Waechter LLC increased its stake in Union Pacific by 11.4% during the 3rd quarter. Code Waechter LLC now owns 1,490 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $405,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC increased its stake in Union Pacific by 102.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC now owns 1,750 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $476,000 after purchasing an additional 884 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norris Perne & French LLP MI raised its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 120.0% in the third quarter. Norris Perne & French LLP MI now owns 132,209 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $35,978,000 after buying an additional 72,110 shares during the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Union Pacific Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:UNP opened at $292.85 on Monday. Union Pacific Corporation has a twelve month low of $215.53 and a twelve month high of $315.99. The company’s 50 day moving average is $287.40 and its 200 day moving average is $278.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32. The company has a market cap 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.

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

Union Pacific Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st were issued a dividend of $1.42 per share. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. This is a boost from Union Pacific’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 31st. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is 44.27%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on UNP shares. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $350.00 price objective (up from $315.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday. Bank of America raised their target price on Union Pacific from $301.00 to $334.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Union Pacific from $322.00 to $321.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $335.00 price target (up from $315.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $325.78.

Union Pacific News Roundup

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

About Union Pacific

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.