Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $263.92 and last traded at $262.9570, with a volume of 4634624 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $261.32.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of brokerages recently commented on UNP. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $267.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $270.00 to $265.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Union Pacific from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $285.00 price target (up previously from $270.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Union Pacific currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $258.32.
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Union Pacific Stock Performance
Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.92 by ($0.06). Union Pacific had a return on equity of 40.89% and a net margin of 29.12%.The company had revenue of $6.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.15 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.91 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Union Pacific Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a dividend of $1.38 per share. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is presently 46.12%.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of UNP. Stephens Consulting LLC increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 48.4% in the fourth quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 135 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Macroview Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Union Pacific by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. Macroview Investment Management LLC now owns 1,349 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $312,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Howard Capital Management Group LLC grew its stake in Union Pacific by 2.0% in the third quarter. Howard Capital Management Group LLC now owns 2,252 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $532,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 3,186 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $753,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Keebeck Wealth Management raised its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 1.7% during the 3rd quarter. Keebeck Wealth Management now owns 2,691 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $636,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
About Union Pacific
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.
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