Financial Performance
5Y price score: 34
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10Y return: 270.4%
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Free Cash Flow Yield
3.8 %
Dividend Yield TTM
1.9 %
Market cap $
$ 174,664
Price / Earnings TTM
22.9
Price / Book TTM
7.9
PEG TTM
2.9
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
33 %
34.4 %
270.4 %
Free cash flow per share growth
11.8 %
12.1 %
199 %
Earnings per share growth
15.9 %
51.9 %
118 %
Founded: 1,862
Employees: 30,146
Business Summary:
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q3 (Oct 22, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) reported record financial results for Q3 2026, with net income of $2.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.53, reflecting a 15% growth year-over-year (YoY).
- CEO Jim Vena emphasized the importance of safety, operational excellence, and service delivery as foundational pillars of the company.
- The merger with Norfolk Southern is progressing, with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) reviewing the application, and Vena expressed confidence in its approval, citing substantial benefits for the supply chain.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Operating revenue increased 15% YoY to $7.2 billion, driven by a 6% volume growth and higher freight revenue of $6.8 billion.
- Core operating ratio improved by 110 basis points YoY, despite higher fuel prices impacting costs.
- Other revenue rose 21% to $384 million, largely due to increased intermodal traffic.
| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $2.1 billion | - | - |
| Adjusted EPS | $3.53 | - | +15% |
| Operating Revenue | $7.2 billion | - | +15% |
| Freight Revenue | $6.8 billion | - | +15% |
| Core Operating Ratio | 58.8% | - | - |
3) Operational Plans & Challenges
- Union Pacific achieved a 6% increase in volume while maintaining operational efficiency, with a 1% improvement in freight car velocity.
- The company is focused on maintaining a buffer of resources, including 300+ employees in training, to handle potential future growth.
- Challenges include rising fuel prices, which increased 69% YoY, impacting operating expenses significantly.
4) Guidance & Outlook
- Union Pacific affirmed its outlook for high single-digit EPS growth for the remainder of 2026, despite the anticipated impact of higher fuel prices averaging around $4.85 per gallon in Q4.
- Capital expenditures for 2026 were updated to $3.5 billion, reflecting investments for growth and infrastructure improvements.
- The company remains committed to improving its core operating ratio and maintaining strong workforce productivity.
5) Investor Angle & Additional Notes
- The call included discussions on the competitive landscape, with Vena addressing concerns from unions and competitors regarding the merger. He emphasized the benefits of the merger for customers and the overall economy.
- The transcript did not provide specific details on the competitive responses from other railroads or the full implications of the merger discussions.
Bottom line: Union Pacific's strong Q3 results reflect effective operational management and strategic positioning ahead of the Norfolk Southern merger, promising continued growth and shareholder value despite challenges from rising fuel costs and competitive pressures.
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Union Pacific Corporation is a company. Founded in 1862. As of October 23, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $174664137167 with a current stock price of $294.01.