Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) Receives $260.14 Consensus Price Target from Brokerages

Shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) have been assigned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-four ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, thirteen have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $260.1364.

Several research firms recently commented on UNP. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $267.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Union Pacific from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $257.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th.

Union Pacific Price Performance

Shares of UNP opened at $264.62 on Friday. Union Pacific has a twelve month low of $204.66 and a twelve month high of $267.88. The company has a market capitalization of $157.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 0.95. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $242.08 and a 200 day moving average of $231.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.75, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.92 by ($0.06). The business had revenue of $6.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.15 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.12% and a return on equity of 40.89%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.91 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Union Pacific will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be given 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 is Friday, February 27th. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is 46.12%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC raised 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 worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares during the period. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Union Pacific in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. 80.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.