Forum Financial Management LP cut its position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP – Free Report) by 43.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 5,342 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after selling 4,142 shares during the period. Forum Financial Management LP’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $1,296,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. SWAN Capital LLC raised its position in Union Pacific by 2,575.0% during the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 107 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Union Pacific during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new stake in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 80.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes
UNP has been the topic of several recent research reports. Raymond James Financial set a $310.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a report 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. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $305.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $289.00 price target (up from $273.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $274.00 price target (up from $253.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Union Pacific presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $283.11.
Insider Activity at Union Pacific
In related news, EVP Kenyatta G. Rocker sold 27,387 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $271.76, for a total transaction of $7,442,691.12. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 61,102 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,605,079.52. This trade represents a 30.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Jennifer L. Hamann sold 2,000 shares of Union Pacific stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.70, for a total transaction of $549,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 114,642 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $31,492,157.40. The trade was a 1.71% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 32,378 shares of company stock worth $8,781,595. 0.22% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Union Pacific Trading Up 1.7%
Shares of NYSE:UNP opened at $272.89 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53. Union Pacific Corporation has a 12-month low of $210.84 and a 12-month high of $279.70. The business has a 50 day moving average of $265.48 and a two-hundred day moving average of $251.21. The company has a market capitalization of $162.02 billion, a PE ratio of 22.48, a PEG ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 0.97.
Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.86 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.12 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.20% and a return on equity of 39.58%. The business’s revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.70 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.55 EPS for the current year.
Union Pacific Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th will be issued a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is 45.47%.
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.
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