Jan. 25 at 4:50 PM
$UNP "Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Tuesday, 1/27/2026 for
$UNP
Bearish (2.5)
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In recent evaluations of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), several key financial metrics and market dynamics have emerged.
The company currently trades at approximately
$234 per share, reflecting a modest year-to-date increase of 2.4% and a one-year total shareholder return of around 3.1%.
The P/E ratio stands at approximately 18.5, which is slightly above the industry average, indicating that investors are pricing in some growth expectations despite recent performance challenges.
Analysts project earnings per share (EPS) growth of about 5% for the upcoming quarter, but this is tempered by macroeconomic headwinds impacting freight demand.
Revenue forecasts suggest a slight increase, yet cost-cutting measures have been necessary to offset freight weakness.
Comparatively, Union Pacific's performance lags behind industry peers such as CSX, which has recently reported stronger earnings, further complicating UNP's market position.
The railroad sector, to which Union Pacific belongs, has shown resilience with a 14.8% gain over the past six months, outperforming the S&P 500 by 3.1 percentage points.
However, concerns surrounding Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern have introduced significant uncertainty, particularly as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Recent downgrades from analysts, such as BMO Capital's reduction of the price target from
$270 to
$255, reflect growing apprehension regarding the merger's implications for competition and market dynamics.
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Regarding upcoming earnings reports, Union Pacific is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results on January 27, 2026.
Analysts expect a marginal increase in earnings, but the sentiment is cautious due to the backdrop of declining estimates and potential revenue pressures.
Historical performance indicates that the company has struggled to meet or exceed EPS expectations in recent quarters, which has led to a reassessment of its growth trajectory.
The consensus among analysts remains mixed, with some projecting a slight upside while others highlight the risks associated with the merger and broader economic conditions.
The anticipated earnings release will be critical, as it could significantly influence investor sentiment and stock performance in the near term.
Overall, the railroad sector remains robust but faces challenges that could impact individual players like Union Pacific, especially amid regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures.
- Funds were net buyers of
$UNP during the previous reporting quarter.
- Funds with large holdings in
$UNP include:
- Canada Pension , MV:
$993MM. Fund Rank: 76%
- The Baupost Group LLC, MV:
$354MM. New position. Fund Rank: 53%
www.baupost.com
- Corvex Management LP, MV:
$160MM. New position. Fund Rank: 60%
- Adage Capital P, MV:
$107MM. Fund Rank: 86%
www.adagecapital.com
- Alyeska Investments, MV:
$65MM. Fund Rank: 87%
- Last 10 days performance: 0%
- Last 30 days performance: -2%
- Last 90 days performance: 5%
Some of the latest news articles:
- Title: CSX Stock Rises After Earnings Miss Estimates. It’s the Outlook.
Publication Date: 1/22/2026 10:32:00 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/m/b55c89ae-19f9-3c0e-b7e0-9570790c0f8b/csx-stock-rises-after.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Seeking Clues to Union Pacific (UNP) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Publication Date: 1/22/2026 2:15:02 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seeking-clues-union-pacific-unp-141502442.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Norfolk Southern orders first new locomotives since 2022
Publication Date: 1/22/2026 1:10:00 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/norfolk-southern-orders-first-locomotives-131000456.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Union Pacific to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards? (Revised)
Publication Date: 1/22/2026 8:23:00 AM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/union-pacific-report-q4-earnings-082300262.html?.tsrc=rss
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