Union Pacific's strategic shift in 2023 towards stability and growth has led to significant improvements in network security and a 30% rise in international container volumes. The company has diversified from coal and grain to high-margin segments like containers, automobiles, and industrial goods, enhancing productivity and flexibility. Financially, Union Pacific boasts a strong EBITDA margin of 50%, high free cash flow, and manageable debt, supporting investments, dividends, and buybacks.
The stock market ended Wednesday well higher, but some benefited from the rally more than others.
The transportation industry moves goods, freight, and people -- consisting of package delivery companies like FedEx and United Parcel Service, logistics and freight companies, long-haul trucking, railroads, airlines, and more.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?
The announcement of a new tentative deal with the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers marks UNP's favorable terms with unions.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP ) J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference March 11, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Jennifer Hamann - CFO Eric Gehringer - EVP of Operations Conference Call Participants Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Brian Ossenbeck Okay.
Deutsche Bank just initiated bullish coverage on Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP), giving the railroad operator a "buy" rating and a $295 price target, which suggests a 20% upside from its last close.
Union Pacific: Storing Wealth During Uncertainty
Union Pacific is a major U.S. railroad company with a $150B market cap, operating 32,000 miles of track across 23 states. Revenue per share has seen fluctuations, but gross profit margin and ROIC remain stable, indicating a resilient financial performance. Dividend growth has been erratic but is average more than 10% over the past decade and is on an overall upward trend.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP ) Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference February 19, 2025 9:15 AM ET Company Participants Jim Vena - Chief Executive Officer Kenny Rocker - Executive Vice President, Marketing & Sales Jennifer Hamann - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Brandon Oglenski Good morning, everyone. Welcome again to our 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference.