Phoenix Financial Ltd. Has $4.30 Million Stock Position in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Phoenix Financial Ltd. reduced its stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 47.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,170 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 16,251 shares during the quarter. Phoenix Financial Ltd.’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $4,295,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. acquired a new position in Union Pacific in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the second quarter worth $33,000. Institutional investors own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. BMO Capital Markets set a $255.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. UBS Group set a $253.00 price target on Union Pacific and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Susquehanna reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Monday, January 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $258.18.

Union Pacific Stock Up 0.6%

NYSE UNP opened at $231.12 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $231.42 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $226.76. The stock has a market capitalization of $137.09 billion, a PE ratio of 19.64, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.99. Union Pacific Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $204.66 and a fifty-two week high of $256.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75, a current ratio of 0.75 and a quick ratio of 0.60.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.92 by ($0.06). Union Pacific had a return on equity of 42.23% and a net margin of 28.73%. Equities analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

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

Trending Headlines about Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results: a “record-breaking” year with best-ever safety, service and operating metrics, reported net income up ~6%, EPS up ~8% and an improved operating ratio — results that support earnings growth and margin progress. Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile commentary: Jim Cramer highlighted Union Pacific and the rail group as part of the market’s “hottest” sector, which can boost retail interest and near-term flow into UNP. Jim Cramer Highlights Union Pacific’s Merger
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate branding/PR: Union Pacific announced a coast‑to‑coast “Big Boy” steam tour for America’s 250th — positive for reputation and public engagement but unlikely to affect near‑term fundamentals. Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Historic Coast-to-Coast Tour
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings coverage/expectations: Analysts and market trackers (Zacks, TipRanks, Polymarket) flagged UNP among names to watch for Q4 results and market odds on beats — increased volatility possible around guidance/metrics vs. expectations. Watch These 4 Transportation Stocks for Q4 Earnings: Beat or Miss?
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor access to detail: Recent earnings transcripts (Q2, Q3) were posted — useful for parsing management commentary on volumes, fuel/maintenance costs and merger/regulatory outlook. Union Pacific (UNP) Q2 2025 Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory setback risk: Susquehanna warned shares could face near‑term pressure after the U.S. Surface Transportation Board rejected Union Pacific’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern (decision issued “without prejudice”) — this keeps execution risk and regulatory uncertainty elevated. Union Pacific (UNP) Faces Near-Term Pressure After Merger Setback, Susquehanna Says

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.