Does the media prefer AAL or UNP?

In the previous week, American Airlines Group had 6 more articles in the media than Union Pacific. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for American Airlines Group and 14 mentions for Union Pacific. American Airlines Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Union Pacific's score of 0.44 indicating that American Airlines Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment American Airlines Group 12 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Union Pacific 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, UNP or CSX?

Union Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than CSX. Union Pacific is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Union Pacific $24.51B 6.61 $7.14B $12.35 22.07 CSX $14.09B 6.11 $2.89B $1.73 26.88

Is UNP or CSX more profitable?

Union Pacific has a net margin of 28.85% compared to CSX's net margin of 22.21%. Union Pacific's return on equity of 38.46% beat CSX's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Union Pacific 28.85% 38.46% 10.45% CSX 22.21% 24.98% 7.61%

Does the media refer more to UNP or CSX?

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 1 more articles in the media than CSX. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 13 mentions for CSX. Union Pacific's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat CSX's score of 0.32 indicating that Union Pacific is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Union Pacific 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral CSX 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor JBHT or UNP?

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 5 more articles in the media than J.B. Hunt Transport Services. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 9 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Union Pacific's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat J.B. Hunt Transport Services' score of 0.25 indicating that Union Pacific is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment J.B. Hunt Transport Services 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Union Pacific 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to UNP or CNI?

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 8 more articles in the media than Canadian National Railway. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 6 mentions for Canadian National Railway. Canadian National Railway's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Union Pacific's score of 0.44 indicating that Canadian National Railway is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Union Pacific 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Canadian National Railway 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer CP or UNP?

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 5 more articles in the media than Canadian Pacific Kansas City. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 9 mentions for Canadian Pacific Kansas City. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Union Pacific's score of 0.44 indicating that Canadian Pacific Kansas City is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Canadian Pacific Kansas City 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Union Pacific 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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UNP vs. AAL, CSX, JBHT, CNI, and CP

Should you buy Union Pacific stock or one of its competitors? Union Pacific's main competitors and comparable companies include American Airlines Group (AAL), CSX (CSX), J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), Canadian National Railway (CNI), and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Union Pacific compare to American Airlines Group?

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

American Airlines Group has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

American Airlines Group presently has a consensus price target of $18.65, indicating a potential upside of 39.47%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $327.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.95%. Given American Airlines Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe American Airlines Group is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
American Airlines Group	2 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.30
Union Pacific	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90

In the previous week, American Airlines Group had 6 more articles in the media than Union Pacific. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for American Airlines Group and 14 mentions for Union Pacific. American Airlines Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Union Pacific's score of 0.44 indicating that American Airlines Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
American Airlines Group	12 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Union Pacific	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
American Airlines Group	$54.63B	0.16	$111M	-$0.49	N/A
Union Pacific	$24.51B	6.61	$7.14B	$12.35	22.07

52.4% of American Airlines Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of American Airlines Group 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Union Pacific has a net margin of 28.85% compared to American Airlines Group's net margin of -0.56%. Union Pacific's return on equity of 38.46% beat American Airlines Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
American Airlines Group	-0.56%	-9.11%	-0.27%
Union Pacific	28.85%	38.46%	10.45%

Summary

Union Pacific beats American Airlines Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Union Pacific compare to CSX?

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

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 1 more articles in the media than CSX. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 13 mentions for CSX. Union Pacific's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat CSX's score of 0.32 indicating that Union Pacific is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Union Pacific	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
CSX	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Union Pacific presently has a consensus target price of $327.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.95%. CSX has a consensus target price of $51.24, indicating a potential upside of 10.17%. Given Union Pacific's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Union Pacific is more favorable than CSX.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Union Pacific	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90
CSX	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65

Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. CSX pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Union Pacific pays out 46.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CSX pays out 32.4% 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 18 consecutive years and CSX has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.

Union Pacific has a net margin of 28.85% compared to CSX's net margin of 22.21%. Union Pacific's return on equity of 38.46% beat CSX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Union Pacific	28.85%	38.46%	10.45%
CSX	22.21%	24.98%	7.61%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Union Pacific	$24.51B	6.61	$7.14B	$12.35	22.07
CSX	$14.09B	6.11	$2.89B	$1.73	26.88

80.4% of Union Pacific shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.6% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of CSX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Union Pacific has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Union Pacific beats CSX on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Union Pacific compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	$12.00B	1.75	$598.28M	$7.06	31.74
Union Pacific	$24.51B	6.61	$7.14B	$12.35	22.07

J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.0% 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. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Union Pacific has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 5 more articles in the media than J.B. Hunt Transport Services. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 9 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Union Pacific's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat J.B. Hunt Transport Services' score of 0.25 indicating that Union Pacific is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Union Pacific	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

J.B. Hunt Transport Services presently has a consensus price target of $284.17, suggesting a potential upside of 26.83%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $327.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.95%. Given J.B. Hunt Transport Services' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe J.B. Hunt Transport Services is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62
Union Pacific	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90

75.0% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Union Pacific has a net margin of 28.85% compared to J.B. Hunt Transport Services' net margin of 5.31%. Union Pacific's return on equity of 38.46% beat J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	5.31%	18.75%	8.46%
Union Pacific	28.85%	38.46%	10.45%

Summary

Union Pacific beats J.B. Hunt Transport Services on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Union Pacific compare to Canadian National Railway?

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

80.4% of Union Pacific shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Union Pacific	$24.51B	6.61	$7.14B	$12.35	22.07
Canadian National Railway	$12.38B	5.81	$3.38B	$5.64	21.10

Union Pacific currently has a consensus target price of $327.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.95%. Canadian National Railway has a consensus target price of $138.21, suggesting a potential upside of 16.13%. Given Union Pacific's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Union Pacific is more favorable than Canadian National Railway.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Union Pacific	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90
Canadian National Railway	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 8 more articles in the media than Canadian National Railway. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 6 mentions for Canadian National Railway. Canadian National Railway's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Union Pacific's score of 0.44 indicating that Canadian National Railway is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Union Pacific	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Canadian National Railway	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Union Pacific has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Union Pacific pays out 46.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian National Railway pays out 46.1% 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 18 consecutive years and Canadian National Railway has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Union Pacific has a net margin of 28.85% compared to Canadian National Railway's net margin of 26.92%. Union Pacific's return on equity of 38.46% beat Canadian National Railway's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Union Pacific	28.85%	38.46%	10.45%
Canadian National Railway	26.92%	22.22%	8.12%

Summary

Union Pacific beats Canadian National Railway on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Union Pacific compare to Canadian Pacific Kansas City?

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

Canadian Pacific Kansas City pays an annual dividend of $0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Canadian Pacific Kansas City pays out 24.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.0% 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 18 consecutive years. Union Pacific is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Union Pacific had 5 more articles in the media than Canadian Pacific Kansas City. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Union Pacific and 9 mentions for Canadian Pacific Kansas City. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Union Pacific's score of 0.44 indicating that Canadian Pacific Kansas City is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Canadian Pacific Kansas City	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Union Pacific	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

72.2% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Pacific Kansas City	$10.79B	6.93	$2.96B	$3.11	27.37
Union Pacific	$24.51B	6.61	$7.14B	$12.35	22.07

Union Pacific has a net margin of 28.85% compared to Canadian Pacific Kansas City's net margin of 25.02%. Union Pacific's return on equity of 38.46% beat Canadian Pacific Kansas City's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canadian Pacific Kansas City	25.02%	9.02%	4.86%
Union Pacific	28.85%	38.46%	10.45%

Canadian Pacific Kansas City presently has a consensus price target of $108.60, suggesting a potential upside of 27.59%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $327.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.95%. Given Canadian Pacific Kansas City's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Pacific Kansas City is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canadian Pacific Kansas City	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.87
Union Pacific	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90

Summary

Union Pacific beats Canadian Pacific Kansas City on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Union Pacific	Ground Transportation Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$162.87B	$20.16B	$10.24B	$22.84B
Dividend Yield	2.07%	2.15%	96.96%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	22.07	38.64	25.12	27.52
Price / Sales	6.61	2.36	277.76	21.41
Price / Cash	17.28	41.70	23.93	40.95
Price / Book	8.76	3.07	4.78	4.60
Net Income	$7.14B	$989.22M	$616.51M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-0.46%	-0.86%	-0.68%	-1.44%
1 Month Performance	-6.09%	-5.72%	-1.42%	-4.90%
1 Year Performance	16.12%	6.48%	2.85%	4.77%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UNP Union Pacific	4.741 of 5 stars	$272.62 -0.6%	$327.00 +19.9%	+15.3%	$162.87B	$24.51B	22.07	29,287
AAL American Airlines Group	3.5359 of 5 stars	$13.57 +4.7%	$18.58 +36.9%	+19.0%	$8.98B	$58.34B	N/A	139,100	Analyst Forecast Gap Up
CSX CSX	4.2833 of 5 stars	$45.99 -2.4%	$51.28 +11.5%	+31.0%	$85.20B	$14.09B	26.58	23,000
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services	4.9452 of 5 stars	$236.17 +0.8%	$284.17 +20.3%	+67.0%	$22.18B	$12.70B	33.45	31,750
CNI Canadian National Railway	4.7345 of 5 stars	$117.56 -1.2%	$137.40 +16.9%	+26.2%	$71.02B	$17.76B	20.84	23,839

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