Cidel Asset Management Inc. Sells 6,316 Shares of Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Key Points

• Cidel Asset Management trimmed its Union Pacific stake by 7.5%, selling 6,316 shares and leaving 78,235 shares worth $18.10 million (about 1.3% of Cidel's portfolio and its 25th-largest holding).
• Union Pacific missed quarterly estimates, reporting $2.86 EPS vs. $2.92 expected and $6.09 billion in revenue vs. $6.15 billion, though analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average target of $265.18.
• The company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.38 (annualized $5.52) for a yield of 2.3% and a payout ratio of 46.12%.

Cidel Asset Management Inc. lowered its holdings in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP - Free Report) by 7.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 78,235 shares of the railroad operator's stock after selling 6,316 shares during the quarter. Union Pacific makes up approximately 1.3% of Cidel Asset Management Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 25th biggest position. Cidel Asset Management Inc.'s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $18,097,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in Union Pacific during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Saranac Partners Ltd bought a new position in Union Pacific in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Union Pacific during the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Stephens Consulting LLC grew its position in shares of Union Pacific by 48.4% during the 4th quarter. Stephens Consulting LLC now owns 135 shares of the railroad operator's stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.38% of the company's stock.

Union Pacific Trading Down 0.1%

UNP stock opened at $244.57 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.75. Union Pacific Corporation has a 1-year low of $204.66 and a 1-year high of $268.14. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $249.79 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $236.14. The company has a market capitalization of $145.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.43, a PEG ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 0.96.

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

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th were issued a $1.38 dividend. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 27th. Union Pacific's payout ratio is currently 46.12%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently commented on UNP. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a "strong-buy" rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. 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 research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $245.00 target price on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Evercore upgraded Union Pacific from an "in-line" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $262.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "neutral" rating and set a $267.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. One investment 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 data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $265.18.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 1,999 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.93, for a total value of $469,625.07. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.28% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Union Pacific News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Union Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Labor/merger progress — The American Train Dispatchers Association and Union Pacific announced an agreement that guarantees jobs for current union employees as UP and Norfolk Southern move toward a combined single‑line coast‑to‑coast railroad; that reduces labor risk around the merger and is a constructive step for expected integration synergies. Business Wire: ATDA agreement
• Positive Sentiment: Port capacity tailwind — APM Terminals completed a $73M on‑dock rail expansion at the Port of Los Angeles that effectively doubled that terminal’s rail capacity; higher on‑dock rail throughput can boost intermodal volumes to western Class I rails, including Union Pacific, over time. Yahoo Finance: APM Terminals expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Sanford C. Bernstein and other brokers have recently expressed a constructive view on UNP, noting upside potential which can underpin buying interest after the pullback. American Banking News: Bernstein outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/technical pullback — Recent analysis highlights an ~8% 30‑day decline and mixed momentum despite positive multi‑month returns; investors are reassessing valuation and near‑term growth visibility. Yahoo Finance: valuation check
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale disclosed — EVP Eric Gehringer sold 1,999 shares (around $470k) in a March 20 transaction; small‑scale insider selling can create short‑term pressure or signal portfolio rebalancing. InsiderTrades: Gehringer sale
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier earnings miss — Union Pacific’s Jan. 27 quarter missed EPS and revenue estimates (EPS short of consensus and slight y/y revenue decline), a reminder of near‑term demand sensitivity that likely contributed to the recent price pullback. SEC filing / Market disclosure

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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