Core Viewpoint - Union Pacific Railroad Company (UNP) is set to report its Q4 fiscal 2025 earnings, with analysts projecting a slight increase in earnings per share (EPS) compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - Analysts expect UNP to report a profit of $2.92 per share on a diluted basis for Q4 fiscal 2025, a marginal increase from $2.91 per share in the same quarter last year [2]. - For the current fiscal year, EPS is projected to be $11.74, reflecting a 5.9% increase from $11.09 in fiscal 2024 [3]. - EPS is anticipated to rise by approximately 7.2% year over year to $12.58 in fiscal 2026 [3]. Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, UNP stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 16.9%, with UNP shares only increasing by 1.2% during the same period [4]. - Following the release of its third-quarter results, UNP stock dipped 2.3% despite total revenue rising 2.8% year over year to $5.9 billion, surpassing analyst estimates [5]. Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion among analysts is fairly bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Out of 23 analysts, 14 recommend a "Strong Buy," one a "Moderate Buy," and eight suggest a "Hold" [6]. - The average analyst price target for UNP is $266.91, indicating a potential upside of 15.1% from current levels [6].