Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Aug 30, 2026

Research Idea

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Momentum plus catalyst pipeline: stock is up about 12% over 21 trading days and closed at a fresh 21-day high, with Norfolk Southern merger process advancing and Q2 earnings due on 2026-07-23.

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Idea window: 7/16/2026 – 7/23/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$307.41
Market Cap
$182.62B
1D Return
-0.08%
YTD Return
+34.29%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
24.9
P/B
8.8
P/S
7.2
EV/EBITDA
16.0
Div Yield
1.80%

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Profitability • Cash Flow Coverage • Elevated Leverage UNP delivers strong profitability and cash flow, but elevated leverage, sub-1 liquidity, margin pressure, and a demanding valuation warrant caution.

StrongCashFlow
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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Strong monthly advance • Resistance hesitation • Overbought momentum Support Level: $303.97–$301.80 Resistance Level: $310.62 UNP gained 5.2% over the last month but, with RSI near 73 and resistance at $310.62, consider waiting for a breakout or pullback toward $303.97–$301.80 before aggressive buying.

bullish
cautious

Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Institutional Accumulation • Valuation Gap • Recovery Potential Institutional buying and recovery optimism support UNP, but the cited DCF implies significant valuation risk amid industry headwinds.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

UNP's strong operating momentum and cash generation support ownership, but at a premium valuation investors should treat Norfolk Southern merger synergies as upside optionality—not the base case—and wait for clearer regulatory economics or a pullback before adding.

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Description

Union Pacific Corporation, primarily through Union Pacific Railroad Company, operates one of the largest freight rail networks in the United States, transporting agricultural commodities, energy products, industrial and construction materials, finished vehicles, and intermodal freight. Its 32,452 route miles (as of December 31, 2021) link Pacific and Gulf ports with Midwest and Eastern U.S. markets. The company was established in 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jul 16Jul 23UNPUnion Pacific Corporation
Momentum plus catalyst pipeline: stock is up about 12% over 21 trading days and closed at a fresh 21-day high, with Norfolk Southern merger process advancing and Q2 earnings due on 2026-07-23.
Closed+1.6%
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