UNP Stock Recent News

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.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP ) J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference March 11, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Jennifer Hamann - CFO Eric Gehringer - EVP of Operations Conference Call Participants Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Brian Ossenbeck Okay.

Shareholder-friendly initiatives bode well for the Zacks Transportation-Railroad industry. UNP, CP and NSC are well-poised to capitalize on the bullishness.

Deutsche Bank just initiated bullish coverage on Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP), giving the railroad operator a "buy" rating and a $295 price target, which suggests a 20% upside from its last close.

Navigating this unpredictable market feels like driving through a storm; it's exhausting, but if we do it right, we're still going somewhere. With macro trends not mattering much at the moment and politics driving volatility, I'm leaning into stock-picking, focusing on quality dividend payers like Canadian Natural Resources and Amphenol. While tariffs, inflation, and deficits add layers of complexity, I see short-term pain as a setup for long-term gains.

Union Pacific: Storing Wealth During Uncertainty

Union Pacific is a major U.S. railroad company with a $150B market cap, operating 32,000 miles of track across 23 states. Revenue per share has seen fluctuations, but gross profit margin and ROIC remain stable, indicating a resilient financial performance. Dividend growth has been erratic but is average more than 10% over the past decade and is on an overall upward trend.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Union Pacific (UNP) have what it takes?

Here we pick two railroad stocks, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.