Union Pacific Competitors

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares United Parcel Service and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

United Parcel Service pays an annual dividend of $4.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. United Parcel Service pays out 53.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Union Pacific has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

Risk and Volatility

United Parcel Service has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for United Parcel Service and Union Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

United Parcel Service currently has a consensus target price of $144.15, indicating a potential downside of 14.20%. Union Pacific has a consensus target price of $184.9130, indicating a potential upside of 0.12%. Given Union Pacific's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Union Pacific is more favorable than United Parcel Service.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares United Parcel Service and Union Pacific's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Union Pacific has lower revenue, but higher earnings than United Parcel Service. Union Pacific is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Parcel Service, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.7% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Union Pacific beats United Parcel Service on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

FedEx has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares FedEx and Union Pacific's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Union Pacific has lower revenue, but higher earnings than FedEx. Union Pacific is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FedEx, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for FedEx and Union Pacific, as reported by MarketBeat.

FedEx currently has a consensus price target of $271.3913, indicating a potential downside of 2.24%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $184.9130, indicating a potential upside of 0.12%. Given Union Pacific's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Union Pacific is more favorable than FedEx.

Profitability

This table compares FedEx and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

FedEx pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. FedEx pays out 27.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FedEx has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Union Pacific has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Union Pacific is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

71.7% of FedEx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of FedEx shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Union Pacific beats FedEx on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Dividends

Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Canadian National Railway pays out 39.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Union Pacific has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Union Pacific is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Union Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian National Railway. Union Pacific is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian National Railway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Canadian National Railway currently has a consensus price target of $114.8235, suggesting a potential upside of 12.47%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $184.9130, suggesting a potential upside of 0.12%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Risk and Volatility

Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

54.2% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Union Pacific beats Canadian National Railway on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) and CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Union Pacific and CSX, as provided by MarketBeat.

Union Pacific currently has a consensus target price of $184.9130, indicating a potential upside of 0.12%. CSX has a consensus target price of $82.4583, indicating a potential upside of 4.55%. Given CSX's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CSX is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Profitability

This table compares Union Pacific and CSX's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Union Pacific and CSX's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Union Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than CSX. CSX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Union Pacific, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Union Pacific has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CSX pays out 24.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Union Pacific has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Union Pacific is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

78.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of CSX shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Union Pacific beats CSX on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Union Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Union Pacific, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.

Norfolk Southern currently has a consensus price target of $209.3478, suggesting a potential downside of 0.62%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $184.9130, suggesting a potential upside of 0.12%. Given Union Pacific's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Union Pacific is more favorable than Norfolk Southern.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

66.9% of Norfolk Southern shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Norfolk Southern shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Norfolk Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Norfolk Southern pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Norfolk Southern has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Union Pacific has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Union Pacific is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk and Volatility

Norfolk Southern has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Union Pacific beats Norfolk Southern on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Canadian Pacific Railway (NYSE:CP) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Canadian Pacific Railway pays an annual dividend of $2.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Canadian Pacific Railway pays out 22.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Union Pacific has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Union Pacific is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.

Canadian Pacific Railway currently has a consensus target price of $365.5263, suggesting a potential upside of 18.71%. Union Pacific has a consensus target price of $184.9130, suggesting a potential upside of 0.12%. Given Canadian Pacific Railway's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Canadian Pacific Railway is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Risk and Volatility

Canadian Pacific Railway has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

71.7% of Canadian Pacific Railway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Railway shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Union Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian Pacific Railway. Union Pacific is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Pacific Railway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Union Pacific beats Canadian Pacific Railway on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.