The stock of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has seen a -3.34% decrease in the past week, with a -5.45% drop in the past month, and a -11.52% decrease in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.96%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.33% for UNP. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -4.06% for UNP stock, with a simple moving average of -8.77% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is above average at 17.20x, while the 36-month beta value is 1.12.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 13 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 13 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
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The average price point forecasted by analysts for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is $222.81, which is $30.32 above the current market price. The public float for UNP is 609.91M, and currently, short sellers hold a 1.19% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of UNP on March 17, 2023 was 3.21M shares.
UNP) stock’s latest price update
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP)’s stock price has increased by 0.45 compared to its previous closing price of 192.04. Despite this, the company has seen a fall of -3.34% in its stock price over the last five trading days. The Wall Street Journal reported on 02/27/23 that Union Pacific Shares Jump on Hopes for New CEO
Analysts’ Opinion of UNP
The stock of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has seen a -3.34% decrease in the past week, with a -5.45% drop in the past month, and a -11.52% decrease in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.96%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.33% for UNP. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -4.06% for UNP stock, with a simple moving average of -8.77% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of UNP
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for UNP stocks, with RBC Capital Mkts repeating the rating for UNP by listing it as a “Sector Perform.” The predicted price for UNP in the upcoming period, according to RBC Capital Mkts is $210 based on the research report published on February 27th of the current year 2023.
BofA Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see UNP reach a price target of $241, previously predicting the price at $218. The rating they have provided for UNP stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on February 27th, 2023.
Deutsche Bank gave a rating of “Hold” to UNP, setting the target price at $215 in the report published on January 26th of the current year.
UNP Trading at -5.94% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought UNP to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -30.84% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.33%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.96%, as shares sank -5.02% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -7.07% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, UNP fell by -3.34%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -13.30% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $200.57. In addition, Union Pacific Corporation saw -6.84% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at UNP starting from Whited Elizabeth F, who sale 2,500 shares at the price of $213.00 back on Feb 27. After this action, Whited Elizabeth F now owns 39,080 shares of Union Pacific Corporation, valued at $532,500 using the latest closing price.
Finley Teresa, the Director of Union Pacific Corporation, purchase 1,380 shares at $188.26 during a trade that took place back on Oct 24, which means that Finley Teresa is holding 1,380 shares at $259,799 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for UNP
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- +39.68 for the present operating margin
- +44.86 for the gross margin
The net margin for Union Pacific Corporation stands at +28.13. Equity return is now at value 57.70, with 10.80 for asset returns.
The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.72.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has experienced a bad performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
