Boston Trust Walden Corp Sells 12,354 Shares of Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Boston Trust Walden Corp trimmed its position in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 3.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 309,931 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 12,354 shares during the period. Boston Trust Walden Corp’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $75,195,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC increased its position in shares of Union Pacific by 2,575.0% during 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. High Point Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. 80.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Union Pacific Price Performance

Shares of UNP stock opened at $282.50 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $267.03 and a 200 day moving average price of $252.06. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52-week low of $210.84 and a 52-week high of $282.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $167.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 0.96.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.86 by $0.07. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 39.58% and a net margin of 29.20%.The company had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.12 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.70 EPS. Union Pacific’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a $1.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is presently 45.47%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Robert W. Baird set a $311.00 price target on Union Pacific and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Raymond James Financial set a $310.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Benchmark increased their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $289.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Union Pacific from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $283.11.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific is drawing support from a positive earnings outlook, as analysts expect its upcoming quarterly report to show single-digit bottom-line growth, keeping expectations for a solid results season in place. Union Pacific’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Another note pointed to Union Pacific shares gaining after quarterly revenue growth, suggesting investors are reacting favorably to operational improvement and better top-line performance. Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) Shares Gain After Quarterly Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains constructive, with Union Pacific receiving a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” which can help support the stock. Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also watching broader rail industry trends, including rising intermodal volumes and higher fuel/trucking costs that are affecting major U.S. railroads, though the impact on Union Pacific specifically is less clear. Rising intermodal volume slows big four U.S. rail systems
• Negative Sentiment: A Kansas federal court granted class action status in a lawsuit alleging Union Pacific historically dumped carcinogenic chemicals near Wichita neighborhoods, increasing legal and reputational risk for the company. Lanier Law Firm: Class Action Certified Against Union Pacific for Dumping Carcinogenic Chemicals in Historically Black Wichita Neighborhoods

Insider Transactions at Union Pacific

In related news, CFO Jennifer L. Hamann sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.70, for a total value of $549,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 114,642 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $31,492,157.40. This trade represents a 1.71% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 2,991 shares of Union Pacific stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.96, for a total transaction of $789,504.36. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,353,447.52. The trade was a 6.50% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 32,378 shares of company stock worth $8,781,595. Insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.

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.