Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Railroads

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for UNP
Revenue projections for UNP

UNP's revenue is projected to decrease from last year, a development that could lead investors to adopt a more cautious approach. A revenue decline can negatively affect profitability, signaling challenges for the company and making it less attractive for those seeking solid financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.773000
forwardPE 19.189419
debtToEquity 197.154000
earningsGrowth 0.096000
revenueGrowth 0.025000
grossMargins 0.553190
operatingMargins 0.398620
trailingEps 10.880000
forwardEps 12.110000

UNP's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
UNP's high debt-to-equity ratio points to a heavily leveraged company. With more debt than equity, UNP may face increased financial risk, especially if its earnings or cash flow come under pressure.
UNP's positive gross and operating margins reflect strong financial performance. These metrics indicate that the company is efficiently managing its operations and generating healthy profits, contributing to a solid financial position.
Union Pacific Corporation's forward EPS is greater than its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to deliver higher profitability this year. This suggests that Union Pacific Corporation is projected to improve its earnings, reflecting positive growth compared to last year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for UNP
Price projections for UNP

UNP's stock price has regularly been near the lower end of projections, indicating that it may be struggling to attract investor interest. This pattern suggests a cautious sentiment surrounding the company's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UNP
Recommendations trend for UNP


The recent buy bias from analysts suggests Union Pacific Corporation is seen as a strong investment, encouraging more investors to consider it. With this favorable sentiment, Union Pacific Corporation appears to be a reliable option for parking money, offering stability and long-term growth potential in the stock market.