James T. Borello RIA Purchases New Shares in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

James T. Borello RIA purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,931 shares of the railroad operator’s stock, valued at approximately $525,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. V Square Quantitative Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 17,288 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $4,705,000 after acquiring an additional 412 shares during the period. First Merchants Corp increased its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 7.9% during the third quarter. First Merchants Corp now owns 12,609 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $3,431,000 after acquiring an additional 922 shares during the period. Community Financial Services Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 87,836.8% during the third quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC now owns 16,708 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $4,552,000 after acquiring an additional 16,689 shares during the period. Perpetual Ltd raised its holdings in Union Pacific by 6.1% during the third quarter. Perpetual Ltd now owns 669,328 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $182,144,000 after purchasing an additional 38,694 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Woodstock Corp raised its holdings in Union Pacific by 55.6% during the third quarter. Woodstock Corp now owns 1,540 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $419,000 after purchasing an additional 550 shares in the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Union Pacific Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UNP traded up $0.27 during trading on Friday, hitting $288.98. 2,657,650 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,569,502. The company has a market cap of $171.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.40, a PEG ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.95. Union Pacific Corporation has a 1 year low of $215.53 and a 1 year high of $315.99. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $287.73 and its 200 day moving average price is $276.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.82.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.26 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $6.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.72 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 38.46%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.03 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st were issued a dividend of $1.42 per share. This is an increase from Union Pacific’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 31st. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is presently 45.99%.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect Union Pacific to deliver earnings growth and potentially exceed estimates this season. Zacks cites favorable earnings-surprise indicators for UNP, which could support the stock if confirmed by the company’s October 22 results. 4 Transportation Stocks Likely to Deliver an Earnings Beat This Season
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights UNP’s extensive rail network and economic moat, which support pricing power, durable cash generation and its dividend. The stock has also posted strong longer-term gains, reflecting investor confidence in the railroad’s business quality. 3 Dividend Stocks With Economic Moats
• Neutral Sentiment: Union Pacific will release third-quarter results on October 22 before the market opens, followed by a management conference call. The event is a near-term catalyst, with investors likely seeking updates on freight demand, operating performance, cash flow and the Norfolk Southern deal. Union Pacific Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation commentary is mixed. UNP has delivered strong recent and multiyear returns and is trading near estimates of fair value, while investors are assessing whether expected future cash flows justify the current valuation and the risks associated with the proposed Norfolk Southern transaction. Union Pacific Stock Trades Near Fair Value After Cash Flow Review
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann plans to retire in early 2027. Although the transition is not immediate, the announcement introduces leadership uncertainty and is the main reason for near-term pressure on UNP shares. The company has announced a search for her successor. Union Pacific CFO Jennifer Hamann to Retire

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently commented on UNP. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Union Pacific from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 9th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $320.00 target price (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $326.00 target price on Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $317.00 target price on Union Pacific and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Union Pacific from $334.00 to $322.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $325.00.

About Union Pacific

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is a freight railroad company that operates one of the largest rail networks in North America. Through its principal subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad, the company provides transportation services for businesses across the western two-thirds of the United States.

Union Pacific transports a broad range of commodities and manufactured goods, including agricultural products, automotive vehicles and parts, chemicals, coal, industrial products, forest products, and intermodal containers.