For its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30), Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) has reported a 7% increase in E.P.S. from $2.58 a year ago to $2.75 in the current quarter. However, this performance was $-0.01 short of the consensus estimate of $2.76. E.P.S. were $10.66 for the latest four quarters through June 30 versus $10.97 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -3%.
Recent Price Action
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) stock closed at $235.35 on 7/25/24 after a slight decline of -0.9%. Moreover, above average trading volume at 123% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has declined -3.5% during the last week and has performed in line with the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, UNP is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Union Pacific has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). This rating combines consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Union Pacific has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 33 and a neutral Power Rating of 59, resulting in the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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