The price-to-earnings ratio for Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) is 21.38x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for UNP is 1.06. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 13 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 4 as “overweight,” 13 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for UNP is 608.10M and currently, short sellers hold a 1.26% of that float. On March 19, 2025, UNP’s average trading volume was 2.67M shares.
UNP) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) has plunged by -0.32 when compared to previous closing price of 237.86, but the company has seen a -0.29% decline in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-03-17 that Volatility is back, and while it’s normal, fear dominates. Investors are uneasy despite no official correction, as past gains spoiled expectations. Economic uncertainty, rising debt, and inflation risks fuel market anxiety. If Trump acts on lower rates, short-term pain may be inevitable. I’m seizing opportunities, focusing on value and cyclical dividend growth. Buying dips has historically paid off, and I’m betting big on key stocks.
UNP’s Market Performance
Union Pacific Corp (UNP) has seen a -0.29% fall in stock performance for the week, with a -4.87% decline in the past month and a 1.45% surge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.69%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.86% for UNP. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -2.46% for UNP stock, with a simple moving average of -0.68% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of UNP
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for UNP stocks, with Deutsche Bank repeating the rating for UNP by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for UNP in the upcoming period, according to Deutsche Bank is $295 based on the research report published on March 07, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Loop Capital, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see UNP reach a price target of $200, previously predicting the price at $265. The rating they have provided for UNP stocks is “Sell” according to the report published on February 03rd, 2025.
TD Cowen gave a rating of “Buy” to UNP, setting the target price at $258 in the report published on January 24th of the current year.
UNP Trading at -1.99% 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 -8.13% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.86%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.69%, as shares sank -5.61% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +3.48% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, UNP fell by -0.29%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +4.96% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $243.08. In addition, Union Pacific Corp saw 3.97% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at UNP starting from Richardson Craig V, who sale 6,495 shares at the price of $252.00 back on Jan 27 ’25. After this action, Richardson Craig V now owns 26,319 shares of Union Pacific Corp, valued at $1,636,740 using the latest closing price.
Whited Elizabeth F, the PRESIDENT of Union Pacific Corp, sale 7,500 shares at $250.00 during a trade that took place back on Jan 24 ’25, which means that Whited Elizabeth F is holding 64,960 shares at $1,875,000 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for UNP
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.4 for the present operating margin
- 0.45 for the gross margin
The net margin for Union Pacific Corp stands at 0.28. The total capital return value is set at 0.16. Equity return is now at value 42.60, with 9.89 for asset returns.
Based on Union Pacific Corp (UNP), the company’s capital structure generated 0.66 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 1.9. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 7.64.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 12.46 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 2.49. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 7.24. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.77.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Union Pacific Corp (UNP) has been mixed in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
