UNP
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results as higher freight volumes...
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BUY- Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results as higher freight volumes and pricing gains helped lift revenue and earnings above Wall Street forecasts.
- The railroad operator also improved its earnings outlook for 2026 while reaffirming broader financial and operational targets, with management reaffirming expectations for pricing gains to exceed inflation, continued improvement in the operating ratio, strong cash generation, and planned capital spending of $3.3 billion during the year.
- Union Pacific also reported improvements in both its personal injury rate and derailment rate reflecting continued operational and safety progress, while freight car velocity increased 5% to 231 daily miles per car and average terminal dwell time improved 7% to 19.7 hours.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 1.9% | 25% | 20.0 ptsMinimal (1.9%) - Very weak |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 9.5% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (9.5%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 2.0% | 20% | 20.0 ptsMinimal Upside (2.0%) - Target: $311.04 vs Current: $305.07 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 45.6% | 15% | 60.0 ptsSolid (45.6%) - Decent margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | 0.6% | 15% | 20.0 ptsBarely a Dip (0.6%) - Near recent highs |
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About UNP
- Union Pacific Corporation, through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, operates in the railroad business in the United States.
- It offers transportation services for grain and grain products, fertilizers, food and refrigerated products, and coal and renewables to grain processors, animal feeders, and ethanol and renewable biofuel producers; and construction products, industrial chemicals, plastics, forest products, specialized products, metals and ores, petroleum, liquid petroleum gases, soda ash, and sand, as well as finished automobiles, automotive parts, and merchandise in intermodal containers.
- The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.