Brokerages Set Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) PT at $258.32

Shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-four analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, thirteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $258.3182.

UNP has been the topic of several research analyst reports. TD Cowen cut their price target on Union Pacific from $257.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. BMO Capital Markets set a $255.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Union Pacific from $270.00 to $265.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $270.00 target price (up from $265.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, January 28th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UNP. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Union Pacific during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. High Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in Union Pacific during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in Union Pacific in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. 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 $252.92 on Monday. Union Pacific has a 12 month low of $204.66 and a 12 month high of $253.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $150.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.13, a P/E/G ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.60. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $233.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $227.40.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 net margin of 29.12% and a return on equity of 40.89%. The company had revenue of $6.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.91 EPS. The business’s revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Union Pacific will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a $1.38 dividend. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is 46.12%.

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.