Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Shares Sold by Coastal Bridge Advisors LLC

Coastal Bridge Advisors LLC decreased its stake in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 25.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,837 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 2,287 shares during the period. Coastal Bridge Advisors LLC’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $1,860,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of UNP. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Union Pacific in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC raised its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 2,575.0% during the fourth quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the period. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 1st quarter worth about $29,000. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Union Pacific

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.96, for a total value of $789,504.36. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,353,447.52. This trade represents a 6.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently commented on UNP. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $294.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Thursday, June 25th. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $320.00 target price (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, July 24th. Citizens Jmp started coverage on Union Pacific in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $350.00 target price for the company. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $350.00 target price (up from $315.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Stephens upgraded Union Pacific to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $320.89.

More Union Pacific News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Merger application advances: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject opponents’ preliminary challenges, arguing that their application satisfies the threshold for a full regulatory review. Progress toward review keeps potential network synergies and long-term growth benefits in focus. Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend rail merger application as STB review advances
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst endorsement: Erste Group Bank initiated coverage with a “buy” rating, adding a new bullish view on UNP’s valuation and outlook. Erste Group initiates coverage of Union Pacific
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal: Union Pacific was highlighted as a railroad with a solid five-year dividend-growth record, supporting its appeal to income-oriented investors. Recent coverage also pointed to the dividend and second-quarter 2026 earnings as factors supporting the outlook. 2 Dividend-Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry to Consider
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor-event watch: CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann will participate in a Bernstein Research virtual fireside chat on September 1. Management commentary on merger timing, volumes, pricing, costs and rail efficiency could provide a near-term trading catalyst. Union Pacific CEO and CFO to Participate in Bernstein Fireside Chat
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and regulatory risks remain: Coverage described a fresh test for Union Pacific’s rail efficiency, while the merger still faces STB scrutiny and opposition. These issues may be limiting enthusiasm even as the companies argue the application merits full review. Union Pacific Faces a Fresh Test of Rail Efficiency

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Shares of UNP opened at $307.45 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $290.07 and a 200-day moving average of $269.54. The company has a market cap of $182.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.17 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 0.99. Union Pacific Corporation has a 1 year low of $210.84 and a 1 year high of $315.99.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.26 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $6.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.72 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 38.46%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.03 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Union Pacific Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a $1.42 dividend. This is a positive change from Union Pacific’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 31st. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. Union Pacific’s payout ratio is currently 45.99%.

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.