Moore Capital Management LP Lowers Stake in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Moore Capital Management LP cut its holdings in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 51.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 26,195 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 28,129 shares during the quarter. Moore Capital Management LP’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $7,125,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 2,575.0% in the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the first quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Shares of UNP stock opened at $307.82 on Monday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $291.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $269.91. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52 week low of $210.84 and a 52 week high of $315.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40. The company has a market cap of $182.87 billion, a PE ratio of 24.92, a P/E/G ratio of 3.06 and a beta of 0.96.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.26 by $0.15. Union Pacific had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 38.46%. The firm had revenue of $6.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.72 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.03 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 13.01 EPS for the current year.

Union Pacific Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a $1.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. This is a positive change from Union Pacific’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 45.99%.

Insider Activity

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.96, for a total value of $789,504.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares in the company, valued at $11,353,447.52. This represents a 6.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

Union Pacific News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Union Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New analyst coverage adds support: Erste Group Bank AG initiated coverage of Union Pacific with a “buy” rating, signaling confidence in the railroad’s valuation and outlook. Erste Group Bank coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend and earnings backdrop remains favorable: Union Pacific is being highlighted as a dividend-growth railroad, and recent quarterly results showed earnings and revenue above analyst expectations, with revenue up year over year. These factors reinforce the company’s appeal to income and quality-focused investors. Dividend-paying railroad stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Merger application advances: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submitted expanded customer protections to the Surface Transportation Board, including broader eligibility for committed gateway pricing. The proposed terms could improve the prospects for approval of the first single-line transcontinental railroad network, although the transaction remains subject to a lengthy regulatory review. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger protections
• Neutral Sentiment: Management will address investors: CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann are scheduled to participate in a Bernstein Research fireside chat on September 1. Investors may look for updates on merger strategy, rail efficiency and operating trends. Union Pacific Bernstein fireside chat
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and efficiency risks remain: The companies continue defending the merger against opponents’ challenges, while new analysis describes Union Pacific as facing a fresh test of rail efficiency. Any tougher STB scrutiny or evidence of operational weaknesses could temper merger-driven optimism. Merger application regulatory review

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently commented on UNP shares. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 target price (up from $282.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and set a $350.00 target price (up from $315.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, July 24th. Susquehanna upped their price objective on Union Pacific from $305.00 to $333.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $339.00 price target (up from $289.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $310.00 price target (up from $286.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $320.89.

Union Pacific Profile

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is one of the largest freight railroad companies in the United States. Its principal operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad, has roots that trace back to the Pacific Railway Act of 1862 and the construction of the first transcontinental rail link completed in 1869. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and operates as a holding company for rail transportation and related services.

Union Pacific’s core business is the movement of freight by rail across an extensive rail network serving the western two‑thirds of the United States.