Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) Given New $334.00 Price Target at Bank of America

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) had its price target lifted by Bank of America from $301.00 to $334.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the railroad operator’s stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on UNP. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Union Pacific from $300.00 to $315.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. TD Cowen increased their price objective on Union Pacific from $256.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Citigroup initiated coverage on Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $274.00 price objective (up from $253.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Monday, July 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $303.35.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Shares of UNP opened at $304.28 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $274.38 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $257.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $180.65 billion, a PE ratio of 25.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.06 and a beta of 0.96. Union Pacific has a one year low of $210.84 and a one year high of $315.99.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.25 by $0.16. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 39.58% and a net margin of 29.20%.The firm had revenue of $6.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.72 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $3.03 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Union Pacific will post 12.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 29th were paid a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is presently 45.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of the business’s 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 directly owned 43,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,353,447.52. The trade was a 6.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Union Pacific

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of UNP. Cambient Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,319,000. First National Bank of Omaha lifted its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 35.8% in the 4th quarter. First National Bank of Omaha now owns 54,635 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $12,665,000 after purchasing an additional 14,399 shares during the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter worth approximately $4,746,000. Sage Investment Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter worth approximately $997,000. Finally, Dorato Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,408,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Union Pacific News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Union Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, signaling improving railroad fundamentals and better-than-expected operating performance.
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted efficiency gains, stronger volumes, and pricing power, which supports the case for continued profit growth. Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on UNP from $301 to $334 and reiterated a buy rating, reinforcing bullish analyst sentiment.
• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific and CN reached a settlement tied to the proposed Norfolk Southern deal, reducing one layer of regulatory friction and improving the merger’s strategic outlook.

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.