Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Sold by Caldwell Trust Co

Caldwell Trust Co lowered its holdings in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 14.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,831 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 4,403 shares during the period. Caldwell Trust Co’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $6,106,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the second quarter worth approximately $1,856,340,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 6,398,715 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $1,472,217,000 after purchasing an additional 46,436 shares during the last quarter. Amundi grew its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 35.6% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 4,782,577 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $1,134,236,000 after buying an additional 1,255,231 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 32.8% during 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Union Pacific by 22,618.2% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,624,636 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $603,876,000 after buying an additional 2,613,083 shares during the period. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Union Pacific Price Performance

UNP stock opened at $224.69 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $133.28 billion, a PE ratio of 19.09, a P/E/G ratio of 2.53 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $229.39 and its two-hundred day moving average is $227.18. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52-week low of $204.66 and a 52-week high of $256.84.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted 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 net margin of 28.73% and a return on equity of 42.23%. The firm had revenue of $6.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.75 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 5th were paid a $1.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 5th. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.90%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $285.00 price target (up previously from $270.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $263.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Loop Capital raised shares of Union Pacific from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $214.00 to $227.00 in a research report on Tuesday, September 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets set a $255.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus 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.