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Union Pacific (UNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$222.27 -0.39 (-0.18%)
Closing price 08/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$222.66 +0.38 (+0.17%)
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Union Pacific - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
10
Buy
16

Based on 27 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Union Pacific in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 27 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for UNP.

Consensus Price Target

$258.21
16.17% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Union Pacific, the average price target is $258.21. The highest price target for UNP is $295.00, while the lowest price target for UNP is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.17% from the current price of $222.27.
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UNP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
1 Month Ago
7/11/24 to 7/11/25
3 Months Ago
5/12/24 to 5/12/25
1 Year Ago
8/11/23 to 8/10/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$258.21$256.63$257.86$258.79
Forecasted Upside16.17% Upside9.20% Upside11.67% Upside8.95% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

UNP Analyst Recommendations By Month

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UNP Price Targets by Month

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Union Pacific Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnion PacificTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.63
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside16.17% Upside27.12% Upside13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/30/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Brandon Oglenski
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
7/30/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Walter Spracklin
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$257.00 ➝ $276.00+23.73%
7/30/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
Bascome Majors
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$260.00 ➝ $257.00+14.82%
7/30/2025Citigroup
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Ariel Rosa
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold$270.00 ➝ $250.00+11.70%
7/25/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Fadi Chamoun
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $277.00+23.59%
7/25/2025UBS Group
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Thomas Wadewitz
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$238.00 ➝ $240.00+7.08%
7/25/2025Evercore ISI
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Jonathan Chappell
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Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$244.00 ➝ $238.00+6.26%
7/25/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Christian Wetherbee
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$250.00 ➝ $260.00+16.08%
7/25/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Stephanie Moore
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $285.00+29.01%
7/21/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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David Vernon
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$271.00 ➝ $286.00+27.17%
7/15/2025Raymond James Financial
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Patrick Tyler
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Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
7/7/2025Morgan Stanley
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Ravi Shanker
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$220.00 ➝ $215.00-8.57%
7/1/2025Baird R W
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D. Moore
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UpgradeHold
7/1/2025Robert W. Baird
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Daniel Moore
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$231.00+0.31%
6/2/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Jordan Alliger
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$263.00+18.77%
5/16/2025Argus
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K. Ruggeri
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/16/2025Bank of America
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Ken Hoexter
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$256.00 ➝ $262.00+13.54%
4/28/2025Stephens
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Daniel Imbro
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $255.00+19.55%
4/16/2025Redburn Atlantic
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Oliver Holmes
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$259.00+17.72%
4/14/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Benjamin Nolan
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $248.00+11.99%
3/7/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$295.00+20.33%
2/3/2025Loop Capital
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Rick Paterson
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell$265.00 ➝ $200.00-19.31%
1/24/2025Benchmark
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Nathan Martin
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$266.00 ➝ $275.00+10.06%
1/24/2025Guggenheim
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Nathan Martin
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$266.00 ➝ $275.00+10.48%
1/24/2025TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $258.00+4.11%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$263.00 ➝ $252.00+9.10%
9/4/2024Daiwa America
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J. Nathan
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DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy Union Pacific Stock? UNP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Union Pacific pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Union Pacific
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Union Pacific Co.:

  • The stock has recently been rated with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" by analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards its future performance.
  • Union Pacific Co. has shown strong financial performance, reporting earnings per share that exceeded analyst expectations, which reflects its robust operational efficiency.
  • The current stock price is around $222, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the railroad sector.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 2.5%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • Recent increases in the dividend payout demonstrate the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can enhance investor confidence.

Union Pacific
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Union Pacific Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading volume significantly lower than its average, which may indicate reduced investor interest.
  • Union Pacific Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
  • Analysts have issued a mix of ratings, including some hold and sell ratings, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio is above the industry average, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its peers.
  • Market conditions and economic factors can impact the railroad industry, and any downturn could adversely affect Union Pacific Co.'s performance.

UNP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Union Pacific is $258.21, with a high forecast of $295.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

27 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Union Pacific in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UNP shares.

According to analysts, Union Pacific's stock has a predicted upside of 16.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Union Pacific's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Union Pacific more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Union Pacific is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how UNP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:UNP) was last updated on 8/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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