UNPIndustrials · RailroadsThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering Union Pacific Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $337 — +23.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Union Pacific Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (44): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UNP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | UBS | Upgrade | Buy | $310 → $339 |
| 27 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $311 → $344 |
| 25 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $315 → $350 |
| 24 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $325 → $335 |
| 24 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $285 → $320 |
| 24 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $326 → $349 |
| 24 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $304 → $334 |
| 24 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $289 → $339 |
| 24 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $282 → $325 |
| 24 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $286 → $310 |
| 24 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UNP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Union Pacific Corp. returned +21.5% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 45% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Union Pacific Corp. has a market value of $163.0B and an enterprise value of $192.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $25.4B. The latest quarter grew 11.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $7.3B, a 28.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $12.35.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.5B, after $3.8B of capital spending.
Union Pacific Corp. spent $26.0M on share buybacks and $3.3B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 22.3×; forward P/E: 19.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.06%, paying out 45% of earnings.
Union Pacific Corp. employs 28,716 people — $885K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| UNPUnion Pacific Corp. | $163.0B | 89 |
| CSXCSX Corp. | $87.8B | 82 |
| CPCanadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | $78.9B | 53 |
| CNICanadian National Railway Co. | $73.0B | 85 |
| NSCNorfolk Southern Corp. | $70.7B | 75 |
| WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | $49.6B | 70 |
| ETNEaton Corp. Plc* | $170.2B | 71 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few railroads companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Union Pacific has deployed its first two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California. The company will test zero-emission rail technology in real-world operations with these units.
Why it matters — UNP watchers would care as this marks a step toward emissions-reduction and modernization of Union Pacific's locomotive fleet.
Union Pacific Corporation announced it will release third quarter 2026 financial and operating results on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET. Management will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET, with details for teleconference participation provided.
Why it matters — This announcement gives UNP watchers the date and access details for the railroad's upcoming third-quarter earnings release and management update.
Union Pacific announced the arrival of its first two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, the initial units of a four-locomotive FLXdrive fleet built by Wabtec. The remaining two units are scheduled to arrive in October to complete the fleet, which will operate in the region as part of testing of next-generation technologies in real-world environments.
Why it matters — UNP watchers would care because the deployment signals Union Pacific's ongoing investment in testing battery-electric technology for freight rail operations, a step that could relate to future operational and sustainability considerations.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern reported that the Surface Transportation Board unanimously denied merger opponents' requests to dismiss their revised merger application, marking two significant milestones toward creating "America's first transcontinental railroad." The companies said the combination would eliminate time-consuming interchanges between railroads and strengthen the nation's supply chain.
Why it matters — A UNP watcher would care because the STB's decision keeps the proposed merger with Norfolk Southern on track, a move that could reshape Union Pacific's network and competitive position.
The article notes that many infrastructure stocks have sold off recently and highlights two income-generating opportunities that the author considers compelling buys on the dip, with yields of 7-8% and monthly dividend payouts.
Why it matters — UNP watchers would care because the piece discusses valuation and income opportunities in the infrastructure sector, of which Union Pacific is a part, though the article does not specifically mention UNP.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Union Pacific Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $337, with estimates ranging from $245 to $375. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 25 analysts covering Union Pacific Corp., 18 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Union Pacific Corp. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 23 Sept 2026, Union Pacific Corp. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +23.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Union Pacific Corp. 89 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Union Pacific Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UNP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $245 to $375 over the next 12 months.
Union Pacific Corp. returned +21.5% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Union Pacific Corp. is a major American railroad company that provides freight transportation across the western two-thirds of the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 24 Sept 2026): "Union Pacific Rolls Out First Two Battery-Electric Locomotives in California". Union Pacific has deployed its first two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California. The company will test zero-emission rail technology in real-world operations with these units.
Union Pacific Corp. is a major American railroad company that provides freight transportation across the western two-thirds of the United States. Union Pacific operates an extensive rail network that connects ports, industrial centers, agricultural regions, and energy hubs, serving customers in manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, automotive, and intermodal logistics. The company’s services support the movement of bulk commodities, industrial products, and consumer goods, making it an important part of North American supply chains. Union Pacific Corp. also offers related transportation and logistics solutions that help businesses move freight efficiently over long distances. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Union Pacific remains one of the most significant rail operators in the U.S. freight market, with its network playing a central role in domestic commerce and industrial distribution.
CEO Mr. Vincenzo James Vena · 28,716 employees · United States · https://www.up.com
