Cane Capital Partners LLC Invests $1.24 Million in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Key Points

• Cane Capital Partners LLC bought a new position of 5,342 shares in Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) during Q4, valued at about $1.24 million, and institutional investors now own roughly 80.38% of the company.
• Union Pacific slightly missed Q4 expectations, reporting EPS of $2.86 versus the $2.92 consensus and revenue of $6.09 billion versus $6.15 billion, with revenue down 0.6% year‑over‑year.
• The company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.38 (annualized $5.52) for a 2.2% yield and a 46.12% payout ratio, while analysts give UNP a Moderate Buy consensus target of $265.86.

Cane Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 5,342 shares of the railroad operator's stock, valued at approximately $1,236,000.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Saranac Partners Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Stephens Consulting LLC grew its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 48.4% in the 4th quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 135 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific in the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Institutional investors own 80.38% of the company's stock.

Union Pacific Stock Performance

Union Pacific stock opened at $245.90 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64. Union Pacific Corporation has a 1 year low of $204.66 and a 1 year high of $268.14. The company has a market cap of $145.91 billion, a PE ratio of 20.54, a PEG ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 0.96. The company's 50-day moving average is $250.34 and its two-hundred day moving average is $236.49.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The railroad operator reported $2.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.92 by ($0.06). Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.12% and a return on equity of 40.89%. The business had revenue of $6.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.15 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.91 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th were given a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 27th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio is presently 46.12%.

Insider Transactions at Union Pacific

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 1,999 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.93, for a total transaction of $469,625.07. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.28% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on UNP shares. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Union Pacific from $270.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on shares of Union Pacific from $257.00 to $255.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Monday, January 19th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective 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. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $265.86.

About Union Pacific

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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