2,153 Shares in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP Purchased by Atlas Wealth LLC

Atlas Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 2,153 shares of the railroad operator’s stock, valued at approximately $522,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Union Pacific in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 2,575.0% during the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. High Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in Union Pacific in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Union Pacific Stock Up 0.7%

NYSE:UNP opened at $301.44 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $178.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.13 and a beta of 0.96. Union Pacific Corporation has a one year low of $210.84 and a one year high of $303.15. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $271.93 and a 200 day simple moving average of $256.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.92.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.86 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $6.22 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.12 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.20% and a return on equity of 39.58%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.70 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a $1.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 45.47%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on UNP. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Union Pacific from $256.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of Union Pacific from $289.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Union Pacific from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Citigroup started coverage on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Wednesday. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, Susquehanna upped their target price on Union Pacific from $305.00 to $333.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Union Pacific currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $299.11.

More Union Pacific News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific received the first rail from Rocky Mountain Steel’s new $1.2 billion Pueblo mill, kicking off a seven-year domestic supply contract that could improve rail-input reliability and support efficiency. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain constructive, with recent price-target increases and buy/outperform-style ratings helping reinforce expectations for stronger earnings and continued momentum. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Heading into Q2 results, earnings estimates have been rising as stronger freight demand may offset volume and supply-chain pressures, which could set up a positive catalyst if Union Pacific beats expectations. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: A valuation article said Union Pacific looks fairly valued on cash flow, suggesting the shares may be closer to intrinsic value than deeply discounted, which is less of a near-term trading catalyst. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Dan Loeb’s Third Point cut its Union Pacific stake by more than 90% while also slashing other railroad holdings, a move that may pressure sentiment around the sector amid merger uncertainty. Article Title

Insider Activity at Union Pacific

In related news, EVP Kenyatta G. Rocker sold 27,387 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $271.76, for a total transaction of $7,442,691.12. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 61,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,605,079.52. The trade was a 30.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.96, for a total value of $789,504.36. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,353,447.52. This trade represents a 6.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 32,378 shares of company stock worth $8,781,595 over the last quarter. 0.22% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.