Union Pacific (UNP) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

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

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.86 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.22 billion during 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 company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.70 EPS. 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 Trading Down 1.8%

Shares of Union Pacific stock opened at $296.35 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $175.94 billion, a PE ratio of 24.41, a P/E/G ratio of 3.16 and a beta of 0.96. Union Pacific has a twelve month low of $210.84 and a twelve month high of $303.15. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $272.58 and its 200 day moving average price is $256.60. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The company 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. 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 45.47%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on UNP. Weiss Ratings downgraded Union Pacific from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $274.00 price target (up from $253.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Susquehanna increased their price objective on Union Pacific from $305.00 to $333.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 price objective (up from $300.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $289.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $299.11.

Insider Transactions at Union Pacific

In other news, CFO Jennifer L. Hamann sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $274.70, for a total transaction of $549,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 114,642 shares in the company, valued at $31,492,157.40. The trade was a 1.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kenyatta G. Rocker sold 27,387 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 61,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,605,079.52. This trade represents a 30.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 32,378 shares of company stock worth $8,781,595 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Union Pacific

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 20,606 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $4,741,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 4th quarter worth approximately $45,000. Sfam LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 4th quarter worth approximately $67,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Union Pacific in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in Union Pacific in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $69,000. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Union Pacific

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.