Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Union Pacific (UNP) , which belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Rail industry, could be a great candidate to consider.This railroad has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 4.15%.For the last reported quarter, Union Pacific came out wi ...

Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is rated as a buy as operations improve. We believe the new management will continue implementing significant improvements that will enable UNP to unlock superior shareholder returns. Previous management delivered a poor multi-year operational performance and at its current valuation, UNP is a long-term buy. Introduction UNP is one of the Class 1 freight railroad companies in the United States. Th ...

JayLazarin/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction "What to buy in this market?" It's a question I often get, as many - including myself - believe this is a very tricky market environment. For example, on March 21, I wrote an article titled "Market Mania: Crafting A $30,000 Portfolio With 3 Top Dividend Stocks For What's Next." In that article, I highlighted challenges related to valuations, inflation, and market sentiment. Generally speaking, I'm careful in this market. Although I have grad ...

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) J.P. Morgan 2024 Industrials Conference Call March 13, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Jim Vena - Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Hamann - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Brian Ossenbeck Alright. Good morning. Thanks for coming back for the second day of the Industrials Conference. Kicking off the transportation track here with Union Pacific, I am Brian Ossenbeck, I cover the rails and logistics for JPMorgan. Very exc ...

Union Pacific’s (UNP) efforts to reward shareholders during challenging times and cost control measures have positively impacted the bottom line. However, weak freight revenues and volumes are concerning, along with a high debt load.Factors Favoring UNPUnion Pacific's robust 2023 financial performance, featuring strong cash generation of $8.38 billion from operations and $1.54 billion in free cash flow, supports shareholder-friendly activities. UNP returned $3.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and ...

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific plans to invest $3.4 billion in 2024 to support safe operations, renew assets and grow with customers. That's the equivalent of spending more than $9 million every day to make the railroad safer and generate economic and supply chain activity across its 23-state footprint, boosting local, regional and the national economy.An estimated 56% of the capital plan, or $1.9 billion will go toward upgrading and replacing infrastructure, such as rail, ties, an ...

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad has appointed Andrew Brady to vice president-External Relations, following Printz Bolin's retirement at the end of February. Based in Union Pacific's Washington, D.C., office, Brady is responsible for communicating inside the Beltway about national and state-specific industry issues and projects, including economic and safety regulation, passenger rail, security and labor. He previously served as Union Pacific's assistant vice president-Extern ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to ____________ Commission File Number 1-6075 UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Utah 13 ...

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad is among Fortune magazine's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 18th time in 22 years and is the highest ranked railroad in the Trucking, Transportation and Logistics category for the second consecutive year. "Union Pacific's ranking is a reflection of our commitment to providing safe, reliable and environmentally responsible service for our customers," said Jim Vena, Union Pacific CEO. "We're proud to connect businesses and communi ...

Union Pacific Corporation’s (UNP) fourth-quarter 2023 earnings of $2.71 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.56. The bottom line improved 1.5% on a year-over-year basis.Operating revenues of $6,159 million also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,108.7 million. The top line was flat on a year-over-year basis on the back of increased volume and core pricing gains offset by reduced fuel surcharge revenue and business mix.Freight revenues, accounting for 94.2% of the top line, increased 1% to ...