M&T Bank Corp Sells 452,215 Shares of Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

M&T Bank Corp decreased its holdings in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP - Free Report) by 96.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 18,904 shares of the railroad operator's stock after selling 452,215 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp's holdings in Union Pacific were worth $4,373,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS lifted its position in shares of Union Pacific by 7.5% during the fourth quarter. Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS now owns 14,423 shares of the railroad operator's stock worth $3,336,000 after acquiring an additional 1,001 shares in the last quarter. L. Roy Papp & Associates LLP grew its position in shares of Union Pacific by 16.3% in the fourth quarter. L. Roy Papp & Associates LLP now owns 1,105 shares of the railroad operator's stock valued at $256,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. TABR Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the fourth quarter valued at $1,113,000. Optas LLC raised its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Optas LLC now owns 10,254 shares of the railroad operator's stock valued at $2,372,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the period. Finally, Stevens Capital Partners raised its stake in shares of Union Pacific by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Stevens Capital Partners now owns 33,078 shares of the railroad operator's stock valued at $7,652,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.38% of the company's stock.

Insider Transactions at Union Pacific

In other Union Pacific news, EVP Eric J. Gehringer sold 1,999 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.93, for a total value of $469,625.07. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.22% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

More Union Pacific News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat and guidance reaffirmed — UNP reported upside to consensus (adjusted EPS $2.93, revenue ~$6.22B) and reiterated its full‑year outlook, with management highlighting efficiency gains and record net income that support near‑term earnings visibility. Business Wire: Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifting targets and ratings — Multiple firms raised price targets or reiterated buy/neutral views after the upbeat quarter, signaling Wall Street is repricing UNP higher on execution and pricing power. Benzinga: Analyst Note
• Positive Sentiment: Merger optionality resurfacing — Management said a revised regulatory filing for the proposed Norfolk Southern acquisition is imminent, keeping upside from potential synergies and deal progress in play. That comment has supported optimistic positioning. QuiverQuant: Deal Progress
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum drove a 52‑week high — The combination of the beat, guidance affirmation and deal commentary pushed UNP to fresh highs earlier this week, reflecting strong sentiment among growth/value investors. American Banking News: 12‑Month High
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcripts available — The full Q1 call and transcripts provide detail on freight mix, pricing, merger prep and cost items for investors doing due diligence. Yahoo Finance: Earnings Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Fuel costs threaten margins — Management warned that higher fuel prices will pressure margins, a near‑term headwind that could erode some of the beat if fuel/operating costs accelerate. MSN: Fuel Headwind
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and execution risks on the merger remain — The STB previously found the initial filing incomplete and merger‑related costs hit results; regulatory timing and potential additional remediation remain material risks that can re‑rate the stock if progress stalls. QuiverQuant: Regulatory Update

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Barclays restated an "overweight" rating and issued a $315.00 target price (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Union Pacific from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $267.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Evercore restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $277.00 price objective on shares of Union Pacific in a research report on Friday. Finally, Susquehanna reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Monday, January 19th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Union Pacific currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $278.38.

Union Pacific Price Performance

NYSE:UNP opened at $269.21 on Monday. Union Pacific Corporation has a 52-week low of $210.53 and a 52-week high of $274.79. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $251.76 and a 200 day moving average of $238.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $159.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.18, a P/E/G ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.96.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.86 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.12 billion. Union Pacific had a return on equity of 39.58% and a net margin of 29.20%.The company's revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.70 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th were paid a $1.38 dividend. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 45.47%.

Union Pacific Company 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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