4,813 Shares in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Bought by TABR Capital Management LLC

TABR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 4,813 shares of the railroad operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,113,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. 80.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Union Pacific Trading Up 0.4%

UNP opened at $235.03 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $139.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 0.95. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52 week low of $204.66 and a 52 week high of $268.14. The business’s 50 day moving average is $247.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $234.45. The company has a quick ratio of 0.75, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.92 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $6.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.15 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.12% and a return on equity of 40.89%. Union Pacific’s revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.91 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 EPS for the current year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is currently 46.12%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Evercore upgraded shares of Union Pacific from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $262.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Robert W. Baird set a $311.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $285.00 target price (up from $270.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Union Pacific from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $264.86.

Key Stories Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI upgraded UNP from “in-line” to “outperform” and set a $262 price target, signaling upside versus current levels and helping lift investor sentiment. Evercore Upgrade Article
• Positive Sentiment: Legislation (S.3993) proposed to expand apprenticeship support for veterans could widen the skilled labor pool for rail operators like Union Pacific over time, a structural tailwind for operations and maintenance staffing. Apprenticeship Bill Article
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets (Zacks/Yahoo) are highlighting UNP as an attractive dividend stock, which can support demand from income-focused investors and provide a valuation floor during periods of operational volatility. Dividend Coverage Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Union Pacific presented at the JPMorgan Industrials Conference — investor slides and management commentary can provide clarity on network performance and cost plans but are already partly priced in. JPMorgan Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent roundup pieces and analyst-call coverage (Yahoo Finance) are keeping UNP in the newsflow; useful for retail attention but less likely to drive a sustained directional move alone. Analyst Calls Video
• Negative Sentiment: The Surface Transportation Board has requested additional detailed information on the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, increasing regulatory risk and potential delay/conditions that could weigh on strategic benefits from the deal. STB Merger Scrutiny Article
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other analyst notes point to near-term volume pressure and softer revenue trends, which explain caution among some investors despite strong margins and dividends. Zacks Analyst Blog

Union Pacific Profile

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.