Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Holdings Boosted by Sather Financial Group Inc

Sather Financial Group Inc increased its holdings in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 3.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 103,144 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after buying an additional 3,529 shares during the quarter. Union Pacific accounts for approximately 1.3% of Sather Financial Group Inc’s holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest position. Sather Financial Group Inc’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $24,380,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,856,340,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Union Pacific by 22,618.2% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,624,636 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $603,876,000 after purchasing an additional 2,613,083 shares in the last quarter. Amundi grew its position in Union Pacific by 35.6% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 4,782,577 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $1,134,236,000 after purchasing an additional 1,255,231 shares in the last quarter. Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd increased its stake in Union Pacific by 3,536.2% in the 2nd quarter. Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd now owns 1,011,677 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $232,767,000 after buying an additional 983,855 shares during the period. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its position in Union Pacific by 32.8% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,152,042 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $725,222,000 after buying an additional 778,411 shares in the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

NYSE:UNP opened at $233.67 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $138.60 billion, a PE ratio of 19.85, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.75, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. Union Pacific Corporation has a 1 year low of $204.66 and a 1 year high of $256.84. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $229.22 and its 200 day simple moving average is $227.20.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.99 by $0.09. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 42.23% and a net margin of 28.73%.The company had revenue of $6.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.24 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.75 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 EPS for the current year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

UNP has been the topic of several research analyst reports. UBS Group set a $253.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Loop Capital raised Union Pacific from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $214.00 to $227.00 in a research report on Tuesday, September 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $263.00 price objective on Union Pacific and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Union Pacific has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $259.50.

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.