Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Purchased by NewEdge Advisors LLC

NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 1.6% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 133,479 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after buying an additional 2,103 shares during the quarter. Union Pacific comprises approximately 0.6% of NewEdge Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest position. NewEdge Advisors LLC’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $32,385,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently commented on UNP. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Union Pacific from $326.00 to $349.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $294.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Union Pacific from $311.00 to $344.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on Union Pacific in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $350.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Susquehanna increased their target price on Union Pacific from $305.00 to $333.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $320.89.

Union Pacific Price Performance

NYSE:UNP opened at $292.55 on Thursday. Union Pacific Corporation has a 12-month low of $210.84 and a 12-month high of $315.99. The firm has a market cap of $173.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.01 and a beta of 0.96. The company’s 50-day moving average is $276.61 and its two-hundred day moving average is $259.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.82 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 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.26 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $6.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.72 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 38.46%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.03 earnings per share. Research analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.9 EPS for the current year.

Union Pacific Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a dividend of $1.42 per share. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. This is an increase from Union Pacific’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 31st. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 44.70%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of Union Pacific 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,353,447.52. The trade was a 6.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific raised its quarterly dividend 3% to $1.42 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record August 31. The company has now paid dividends for 127 consecutive years, reinforcing its income-investment appeal. Union Pacific announces 3% dividend increase
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein maintained its Buy rating, while Robert W. Baird raised its price target to $344. The analyst support suggests continued confidence in Union Pacific’s earnings outlook and merger-related potential. Bernstein maintains Buy rating Baird raises Union Pacific price target
• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern added customer protections to their merger application, including expanded gateway pricing and temporary access to competing rail service if performance deteriorates. The concessions are intended to address competition concerns and improve the merger’s chances of regulatory approval. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern add customer protections
• Neutral Sentiment: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern executives said the latest filing strengthens the merger’s competitive case. Separately, momentum-focused coverage highlights the stock’s strong trend and recent performance, though these reports provide limited new fundamental information. Rail merger executives discuss competitive provisions Union Pacific momentum stock analysis
• Negative Sentiment: BNSF’s CEO criticized the revised merger filing, arguing the combined railroad could reduce competition and increase rates and prices on transcontinental routes. The opposition highlights the continuing regulatory and execution risks surrounding the transaction. BNSF criticizes Union Pacific rail merger filing

Union Pacific 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.