UNP Union Pacific Corporation

On September 22, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) unanimously rejected opponents’ requests to dismiss the revised merger application between Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC). The decision keeps the transaction on track for expected completion in the second half of 2027. If approved, the deal will create America’s first transcontinental railroad, converting […]

National Farmers Union cites higher costs, less reliability of past rail mergers. The post ‘Higher rates, less reliable service’: Family farmers oppose rail merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Freight railroads own infrastructure that cannot be replicated, but their dividends depend on variables most income investors overlook. Three major carriers just reported results that reveal exactly which payouts can survive the next downturn and which ones come with hidden strings attached.

Union Pacific has rewarded long term holders over the past few years, yet the recent pullback in the share price raises a sharper question about whether the current valuation still lines up with the cash the railroad can generate. With fresh optimism around growth and deal activity now in the mix, the issue is how much of that future cash flow story is already embedded in the US$273.79 price at the last close. Union Pacific has delivered a 51.9% total return over the past 5 years, which puts...

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Union Pacific is the latest railroad to test diesel-alternative power in one of the busiest U.S. rail hubs. The post Union Pacific begins battery-electric locomotive testing in Southern California appeared first on FreightWaves.

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ghislain Houle said the railroad remains comfortable with its full-year guidance as strong Canadian grain shipments, network fluidity and productivity gains support results despite softness in lumber and intern

UNP deploys its first two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California to test zero-emission rail technology in real-world operations.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP)’s management said rising diesel prices are beginning to push freight from trucks toward rail, as shippers look for more fuel-efficient transportation options. CFO Jennifer Hamann said at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference that the shift is emerging alongside improving freight demand. The timing is significant because U.S. diesel prices recently exceeded $6 […]

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Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) CEO Tracy Robinson said the railroad is pursuing growth opportunities in Mexico, energy, agriculture and selected domestic markets while relying on prior infrastructure investments to support volume gains without a major increase in capital spending. Speaking at

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is critical of rival railroads’ plans to request trackage rights over a combined UP-Norfolk Southern system. “The idea to give up tracks of your railroad for no reason at all just goes against the fundamental principle of how … business should work,” Vena told an investor conference. Last week BNSF […] The post Union Pacific blasts rival railroads’ trackage rights requests appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific (UNP) is back in the spotlight after executives headlined Morgan Stanley’s Laguna Conference on September 16, where they outlined fresh volume trends, fuel cost pressures, and ongoing investments in its massive U.S. rail network. Against that backdrop, Union Pacific’s share price has eased over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of down 5.44%. However, the 90 day share price return of 9.97% and year to date share price return of 21.81% point to momentum that has...

Record US diesel at $6.31 a gallon nationwide, and up to $8 in California, is reshaping how freight moves across the country. Fuel is suddenly the main character, not background noise, and that creates both pressure and openings for railroads and large freight operators. This article walks through three US rail and logistics stocks exposed to this fuel shock and explains why some investors are watching them closely right now. The three stocks covered below are just a sample from this freight...

CSX (NasdaqGS:CSX) plans to seek broad access rights if the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern transcontinental merger proceeds. The freight carrier intends to request entry to pivotal corridors and shared terminals that could be controlled by the combined rail operator. CSX has raised competition concerns, arguing that the merger could reshape freight flows across the North American rail network. The plan to pursue merger contingent access deals only captures part of the CSX story...

Key Stats for Union Pacific StockPrice change for Union Pacific stock in last 6 months: 16%$UNP Stock Price as of Sep. 16: $28152-Week High: $316$UNP Stock Price Target: $330What Happened?Union Pacific (UNP) stock is in focus after UBS upgraded shares to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $339 from $310.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) CEO Jim Vena said the railroad is seeing broad-based volume growth in the current quarter while maintaining service levels, though rising fuel prices could pressure its operating ratio in the near term. Speaking alongside Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann at an invest

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Union Pacific (UNP) is set to benefit from continued volume gains in 2027, along with pricing tailwi

UBS upgraded Union Pacific to a buy rating Wednesday, expecting another year of strong volume growth. Also, a potential merger with Norfolk Southern could support an "attractive upside." The firm's analysis of key markets suggests 3.5% volume growth in 2027, while intermodal and merchandise pricing compared with the truckload market points to a strong tailwind.

Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP, XETRA:UNP) received a UBS upgrade to Buy from Neutral as the broker forecast stronger 2027 growth, excluding potential NSC merger benefits from its base case. UBS raised its price target from $310 to $339, applying an unchanged multiple of 21 times its 2028...

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Union Pacific's (UNP) EPS growth and stock price appreciation in 2027 could be driven by multiple dr

UBS earnings estimates run 3% and 5% above consensus for 2026 and 2027

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Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) shares gained 2. 3% in premarket trading after UBS upgraded the railroad operator from Neutral to Buy and increased its price target to $339 from $310.

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More than 100 House Democrats urged the Surface Transportation Board to prioritize rail jobs in its review of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. The post 102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review appeared first on FreightWaves.

Investors need to pay close attention to UNP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Regulatory moves put the Union Pacific merger in focus The Surface Transportation Board has extended the deadline for stakeholders to signal whether they will participate in the review of the proposed Union Pacific (UNP) merger with Norfolk Southern. Investors are assessing what this extra time could mean. Union Pacific’s share price has slipped about 6.7% over the past week but remains supported by a 90 day share price return of 9.8% and a year to date share price return of 24.9%, while the...

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After a strong five year run, Union Pacific now appears closer to fairly valued. The intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model is only slightly below the current share price, and the broader checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or a clear overvaluation. Union Pacific has delivered a total return of about 51% over the past five years, which puts more focus on whether today’s price already reflects that progress. For a railroad like Union Pacific,...

Union Pacific (UNP) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) executives said the company is moving into the merits phase of federal review for its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, expressing confidence that the transaction will satisfy Surface Transportation Board requirements and create customer, safety and financial benefits.

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Union Pacific has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Would-be participants have until the end of September to make a formal filing in the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger review. The post STB extends deadline for participation in UP-NS merger review appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP) recently announced a total dividend of $1.42 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-08-31. This includes a cash dividend of $1.42 per share, payable on 2026-09-30. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates.

On July 27, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) enhanced their joint merger application with expanded customer protections sent to the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Seeking to create the first single-line transcontinental network, the rails offered terms going beyond prior Class I combinations. They proposed doubling Committed Gateway Pricing eligibility to preserve […]

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