Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Purchased by Cetera Investment Advisers

Cetera Investment Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 2.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 221,381 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,190 shares during the period. Cetera Investment Advisers’ holdings in Union Pacific were worth $53,711,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Union Pacific in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC grew its position in Union Pacific by 2,575.0% in the fourth 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 purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Stephens upgraded shares of Union Pacific to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on Union Pacific from $305.00 to $333.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $335.00 price objective (up from $315.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $317.00 target price on Union Pacific and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $320.00 price objective (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Union Pacific presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $319.16.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific reported better-than-expected Q2 results, with adjusted EPS of $3.41 and revenue of $6.86 billion, both ahead of Wall Street estimates, reinforcing confidence in operating momentum and pricing power.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after the earnings beat, with Citigroup, JPMorgan, Benchmark, and Bank of America all raising price targets, suggesting expectations for further upside in the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific and Canadian National reached a binding access agreement tied to the proposed Norfolk Southern merger, easing competition concerns and improving the odds of regulatory approval while also giving UNP better Chicago routing efficiency and expanded corridor access. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The broader news flow also highlighted that the merger and access agreement may reshape North American rail traffic patterns, but the deal still depends on Surface Transportation Board approval and final closing.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles noted Union Pacific’s record freight revenue and improved efficiency, which supports the bullish case but is already partly reflected in the recent rally.

Union Pacific Price Performance

NYSE:UNP opened at $307.54 on Friday. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52 week low of $210.84 and a 52 week high of $315.99. The company has a market capitalization of $182.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.90, a PEG ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a 50-day moving average of $275.12 and a 200-day moving average of $258.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.99.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.26 by $0.15. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 38.46% and a net margin of 28.85%.The business had revenue of $6.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.72 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.03 EPS. Union Pacific’s revenue was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 45.47%.

Insider Activity

In other 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,353,447.52. The trade was a 6.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

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.