Union Pacific (UNP) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) is expected to issue its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $3.20 per share and revenue of $6.7155 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.86 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.12 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.20% and a return on equity of 39.58%. The firm’s revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.70 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Union Pacific to post $13 EPS for the current fiscal year and $14 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Shares of UNP stock opened at $293.07 on Wednesday. Union Pacific has a 12 month low of $210.84 and a 12 month high of $303.15. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $273.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $257.03. The firm has a market cap of $174.00 billion, a PE ratio of 24.14, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 29th were paid a $1.38 dividend. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is presently 45.47%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of 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 Monday, July 13th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 target price (up from $300.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $315.00 target price (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $289.00 price target (up from $273.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Union Pacific from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $299.11.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.96, for a total value of $789,504.36. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,353,447.52. This represents a 6.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Kenyatta G. Rocker sold 27,387 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $271.76, for a total value of $7,442,691.12. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 61,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,605,079.52. This represents a 30.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 32,378 shares of company stock valued at $8,781,595. 0.22% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. SWAN Capital LLC raised its stake in Union Pacific by 2,575.0% in the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 507.7% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 158 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 132 shares during the period. 80.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.