Union Pacific (UNP) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) will likely be issuing its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.84 per share and revenue of $6.1167 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.92 by ($0.06). Union Pacific had a return on equity of 40.89% and a net margin of 29.12%.The firm had revenue of $6.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.91 earnings per share. Union Pacific’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Union Pacific to post $12 EPS for the current fiscal year and $13 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Union Pacific Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE UNP opened at $251.99 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $251.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $237.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.75. Union Pacific has a 1-year low of $206.63 and a 1-year high of $268.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $149.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.05, a PEG ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 0.96.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th were paid a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is currently 46.12%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently issued reports on UNP shares. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $295.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Susquehanna reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Monday, January 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Union Pacific from $270.00 to $265.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Robert W. Baird set a $311.00 price objective on Union Pacific and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Finally, TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Union Pacific from $257.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $267.48.

Insider Activity at Union Pacific

In related news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 1,999 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $234.93, for a total value of $469,625.07. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Union Pacific

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Compound Planning Inc. lifted its stake in Union Pacific by 10.5% in the 4th quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 12,152 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $2,811,000 after purchasing an additional 1,151 shares in the last quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Union Pacific by 10.9% in the 4th quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 25,348 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $5,863,000 after purchasing an additional 2,488 shares in the last quarter. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $111,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Union Pacific by 41.3% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 628,142 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $145,302,000 after buying an additional 183,573 shares during the period. Finally, Widmann Financial Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $450,000. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.