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The headline numbers for Union Pacific (UNP) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Major freight rail system operator Union Pacific (UNP 5.01%) reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Thursday, Jan. 23. The company reported EPS of $2.91, surpassing the market's consensus estimate of $2.79.

Union Pacific (UNP) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.71 per share a year ago.

Railroad operator Union Pacific reported a 7% increase in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by more grain and fertilizer shipments and core pricing gains.

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2024 fourth quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.91 per diluted share. These results include $40 million of labor expense related to the ratification of a crew staffing agreement. This compares to 2023 fourth quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.71 per diluted share. Reported net income for full year 2024 was $6.7 billion, or $11.09 per diluted share. These full year results compare to full year 2023 ne.

Investors interested in Transportation stocks can keep an eye on the fourth-quarter 2024 earnings reports of AAL, ALK, UNP and CSX.

The transportation average has trended higher for the last two years and is set to reach new highs this year. The price action in early 2025 is bullish, confirming the trend with a strong signal, including crossovers in critical moving averages.

Freight revenues are expected to have been low at UNP in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Union Pacific's efficiency has improved significantly under CEO Jim Vena, leading to steady operational enhancements and productivity gains, making it an industry leader. Despite flat stock performance, Union Pacific's Q4 earnings are expected to show strong metrics, with revenue around $6.15B and EPS at $2.78. The company benefits from a favorable commodity mix, with strong grain and grain products offsetting weaker coal volumes, enhancing profitability.