Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Sold by Baldwin Investment Management LLC

Baldwin Investment Management LLC decreased its holdings in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 17.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 13,082 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 2,688 shares during the quarter. Baldwin Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $3,092,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of UNP. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the second quarter worth about $30,000. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently commented on UNP. Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and set a $270.00 price objective (up previously from $265.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna restated a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Monday, January 19th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Union Pacific from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, TD Cowen cut their price target on shares of Union Pacific from $257.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $260.14.

Union Pacific Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of NYSE UNP opened at $263.82 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $156.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 0.98. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52 week low of $204.66 and a 52 week high of $267.81. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $239.68 and a 200 day moving average price of $230.38. 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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.92 by ($0.06). The company had revenue of $6.09 billion during 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 company’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.91 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders 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 payout ratio is presently 46.12%.

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.