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.
Union Pacific: Still A Buy Now And Picking Up Steam
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 (UNP 1.49%) stock jumped 5.2% on Jan. 23 in response to strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings and 2025 guidance. Along with Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF, Union Pacific dominates railroad shipping lines west of the Mississippi River.
Union Pacific Corporation boasts a robust business moat, supported by its railroad duopoly, strategic partnerships, and access to key ports and high-margin industries. Despite lagging the market recently, Union Pacific's strong 4Q24 earnings, driven by efficiencies, volumes, and cost cuts, affirm my bullish thesis. Jim Vena's leadership since August 2023 has significantly improved Union Pacific's performance, demonstrating effective management and strategic direction.
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 UNP reported mixed fourth-quarter results on Thursday.
Call Start: 08:45 January 1, 0000 10:03 AM ET Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 23, 2025, 08:45 AM ET Company Participants Jim Vena - CEO Jennifer Hamann - CFO Kenny Rocker - EVP, Marketing and Sales Eric Gehringer - EVP, Operations Conference Call Participants Scott Group - Wolfe Research Jon Chappell - Evercore ISI Joe Hafling - Jefferies Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Jason Seidl - TD Cowen Chris Wetherbee - Wells Fargo Christyne McGarvey - Morgan Stanley Ariel Rosa - Citigroup Bascome Majors - Susquehanna Ken Hoexter - Bank of America David Vernon - Bernstein Jordan Alliger - Goldman Sachs Daniel Imbro - Stephens Walter Spracklin - RBC Capital Markets Jeff Kaufman - Vertical Research Partners Tom Wadewitz - UBS Oliver Holmes - Redburn Atlantic Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Operator Greetings, welcome to Union Pacific's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded and the slides for today's presentation are available on Union Pacific's website.
Union Pacific (UNP) shares surged Thursday after the big freight carrier posted better-than-expected earnings as its costs for fuel declined.
Union Pacific's fourth-quarter performance is aided by robust operational efficiency and favorable pricing.