Redburn Atlantic has recently raised Union Pacific Corp (UNP) stock to Buy rating, as announced on April 16, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on April 8, 2025, Citigroup had raised the stock from a Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $244. Deutsche Bank also initiated Buy rating with a price target of $295. Additionally, Loop Capital reduced Sell rating on February 3, 2025, with a target price of $200. TD Cowen analysts, in their report published on January 24, 2025, also reiterated Buy rating and set a price target of $245 for Union Pacific Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Union Pacific Corp (UNP) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $216.84 which represents a slight increase of $2.99 or 1.40% from the prior close of $213.85. The stock opened at $214.91 and touched a low of $213.87 during the day, reaching a high of $218.92. The volume of shares traded was 3.33 million exceeding the average volume of 3.09 million.
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UNP Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Union Pacific Corp (UNP) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 1.29% over the last five trades and 4.11% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -5.68%, and it has plunged by -10.95% in the previous three months. Currently, UNP is trading at 0.06%, -4.85%, and -8.74% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, UNP, a Industrials sector stock, is trading -15.98% below its 52-week high but remains 5.95% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 5.40 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Union Pacific Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Union Pacific Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 39.91% and a profit margin of 27.77%, with a gross margin of -5.68%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Union Pacific Corp’s market capitalization stands at $129.56 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 19.54, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 16.95. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 5.34, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 8.10, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.28% of Union Pacific Corp (UNP)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 82.65%.
Notable insider trades include Richardson Craig V, EVP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & CORP at Union Pacific Corp (UNP), who sold 6,495 shares on Jan 27 ’25, at $252.00 each, totaling $1.64 million. On Jan 24 ’25, Whited Elizabeth F, PRESIDENT, sold 7,500 shares for $250.00 each, amounting to $1.88 million. Additionally, on Jul 30 ’24, Whited Elizabeth F sold 3,552 shares at $246.59 each, generating $0.88 million.
