The price-to-earnings ratio for Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) is above average at 21.11x. The 36-month beta value for UNP is also noteworthy at 1.06. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 12 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 4 rating it as “overweight,” 14 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for UNP is 604.81M, and at present, short sellers hold a 0.94% of that float. The average trading volume of UNP on December 26, 2024 was 2.61M shares.
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UNP) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) has surged by 1.15 when compared to previous closing price of 227.13, but the company has seen a -0.06% decline in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2024-12-25 that I share my $10,000 dividend investment strategy for 2025, focusing on stocks with income potential and long-term growth prospects. These picks prioritize reliable dividends, strong fundamentals, and resilience, aiming to deliver consistent returns despite market conditions. With an eye on 2025 trends, I highlight why these investments stand out and how they can boost portfolios seeking income and growth.
UNP’s Market Performance
Union Pacific Corp (UNP) has experienced a -0.06% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a -5.21% drop in the past month, and a -6.42% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.00%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.84% for UNP. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.88% for UNP’s stock, with a -3.69% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of UNP
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for UNP stocks, with Citigroup repeating the rating for UNP by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for UNP in the upcoming period, according to Citigroup is $264 based on the research report published on October 09, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Evercore ISI, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see UNP reach a price target of $247, previously predicting the price at $254. The rating they have provided for UNP stocks is “In-line” according to the report published on September 25th, 2024.
Loop Capital gave a rating of “Hold” to UNP, setting the target price at $238 in the report published on June 17th of the current year.
UNP Trading at -2.89% 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 -11.18% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.84%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.00%, as shares sank -7.85% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -6.33% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, UNP fell by -0.06%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -8.05% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $234.16. In addition, Union Pacific Corp saw -6.46% 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 3,552 shares at the price of $246.59 back on Jul 30 ’24. After this action, Whited Elizabeth F now owns 64,945 shares of Union Pacific Corp, valued at $875,905 using the latest closing price.
ELIZABETH WHITED, the Officer of Union Pacific Corp, proposed sale 3,553 shares at $246.27 during a trade that took place back on Jul 30 ’24, which means that ELIZABETH WHITED is holding shares at $875,000 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for UNP
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.39 for the present operating margin
- 0.45 for the gross margin
The net margin for Union Pacific Corp stands at 0.27. The total capital return value is set at 0.15. Equity return is now at value 43.40, with 9.90 for asset returns.
Based on Union Pacific Corp (UNP), the company’s capital structure generated 0.65 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.29. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.89. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 7.43.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 11.93 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 2.56. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 7.04. The receivables turnover for the company is 11.93for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.36. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.77.
Conclusion
In summary, Union Pacific Corp (UNP) has had a bad performance as of late. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some viewing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. 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.
