Union Pacific (UNP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
UNP Stock Forecast
Union Pacific stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $247.56 (represents a -0.63% downside from UNP’s last price of $249.12) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 24 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
UNP Price Target
The average price target for Union Pacific (UNP) is $247.56 based on 1-year price targets from 24 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $287.00 to $179.00. This represents a potential -0.63% downside from UNP's last price of $249.12.
UNP Analyst Ratings
According to 24 Wall Street analysts, Union Pacific's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for UNP stock is 1 'Strong Buy' (4.17%), 16 'Buy' (66.67%), 7 'Hold' (29.17%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Union Pacific Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $280.00 | $243.85 | 14.82% | 12.40% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Brandon Oglenski | Barclays | $280.00 | $235.35 | 18.97% | 12.40% |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Benjamin Nolan | Stifel Nicolaus | $265.00 | $242.93 | 9.09% | 6.37% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Rick Paterson | Loop Capital Markets | $238.00 | $222.10 | 7.16% | -4.46% |
| May 02, 2024 | Benjamin Nolan | Stifel Nicolaus | $267.00 | $237.69 | 12.33% | 7.18% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Benjamin Nolan | Stifel Nicolaus | $248.00 | $236.16 | 5.01% | -0.45% |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Stephanie Moore | Jefferies | $250.00 | $242.01 | 3.30% | 0.35% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $255.00 | $244.63 | 4.24% | 2.36% |
| Jan 22, 2024 | David Vernon | Bernstein | $280.00 | $243.11 | 15.17% | 12.40% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital | $210.00 | $207.28 | 1.31% | -15.70% |
The latest Union Pacific stock forecast, released on Sep 11, 2024 by Fadi Chamoun from BMO Capital, set a price target of $280.00, which represents a 14.82% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($243.85), and a 12.40% increase from UNP last price ($249.12).
Union Pacific Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Avg Price Target | $280.00 | $265.75 | $262.56 |
| Last Closing Price | $249.12 | $249.12 | $249.12 |
| Upside/Downside | 12.40% | 6.68% | 5.39% |
In the current month, the average price target of Union Pacific stock is $280.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 12.40% increase as opposed to Union Pacific's last price of $249.12. This month's average price target is up 5.36% compared to last quarter, and up 6.64% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Loop Capital Markets | - | Hold | Downgrade |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Jefferies | - | Hold | Initialise |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Susquehanna | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Bernstein | Market Perform | Outperform | Upgrade |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 22, 2023 | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | Upgrade |
Union Pacific's last stock rating was published by BMO Capital on Sep 11, 2024. The company gave UNP a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Union Pacific Financial Forecast
Union Pacific Revenue Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6.16B | - | - | $6.06B | $6.18B | $6.57B | - | $5.86B | $5.73B | $5.57B | $5.50B | $5.00B | $5.14B | $4.92B |
| Avg Forecast | $6.70B | $6.65B | $6.60B | $6.54B | $7.02B | $6.95B | $6.71B | $6.60B | $6.54B | $6.43B | $6.33B | $6.25B | $6.25B | $6.09B | $6.05B | $5.97B | $6.05B | $5.96B | $6.09B | $6.04B | $6.28B | $6.43B | $6.12B | $5.73B | $5.59B | $5.41B | $5.36B | $5.05B | $5.10B | $4.93B |
| High Forecast | $6.88B | $6.83B | $6.77B | $6.72B | $7.21B | $7.14B | $6.90B | $6.78B | $6.72B | $6.60B | $6.50B | $6.42B | $6.41B | $6.22B | $6.22B | $6.14B | $6.24B | $6.12B | $6.25B | $6.21B | $6.45B | $6.60B | $6.12B | $5.88B | $5.74B | $5.55B | $5.50B | $5.18B | $5.23B | $5.06B |
| Low Forecast | $6.58B | $6.53B | $6.48B | $6.43B | $6.90B | $6.82B | $6.59B | $6.48B | $6.42B | $6.31B | $6.22B | $6.14B | $6.13B | $6.00B | $5.94B | $5.87B | $5.88B | $5.85B | $5.98B | $5.93B | $6.16B | $6.31B | $6.12B | $5.60B | $5.47B | $5.29B | $5.24B | $4.94B | $4.98B | $4.82B |
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | - | - | 1.00% | 0.98% | 1.02% | - | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.00% |
Union Pacific's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 6 analysts is $5.97B, with a low forecast of $5.87B, and a high forecast of $6.14B. UNP's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -3.00% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $6.16B (Dec 23).
Union Pacific EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.00B | $1.53B | $1.57B | $3.05B | $2.50B | $3.22B | - | $2.98B | $3.08B | $3.02B | $3.15B | $2.59B | $2.63B | $2.62B |
| Avg Forecast | $3.43B | $3.40B | $3.38B | $3.35B | $3.60B | $3.56B | $3.44B | $3.38B | $3.35B | $3.29B | $3.24B | $3.20B | $3.20B | $3.12B | $3.10B | $3.59B | $3.10B | $3.05B | $3.12B | $3.26B | $3.22B | $3.22B | $3.13B | $2.97B | $3.02B | $2.93B | $2.94B | $2.67B | $2.56B | $2.69B |
| High Forecast | $3.52B | $3.50B | $3.47B | $3.44B | $3.69B | $3.66B | $3.53B | $3.47B | $3.44B | $3.38B | $3.33B | $3.29B | $3.29B | $3.19B | $3.18B | $4.31B | $3.20B | $3.14B | $3.20B | $3.92B | $3.30B | $3.86B | $3.13B | $3.56B | $3.62B | $3.51B | $3.53B | $3.20B | $3.07B | $3.22B |
| Low Forecast | $3.37B | $3.34B | $3.32B | $3.29B | $3.53B | $3.49B | $3.38B | $3.32B | $3.29B | $3.23B | $3.18B | $3.14B | $3.14B | $3.07B | $3.04B | $2.87B | $3.01B | $3.00B | $3.06B | $2.61B | $3.16B | $2.57B | $3.13B | $2.37B | $2.42B | $2.34B | $2.35B | $2.13B | $2.05B | $2.15B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.97% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.93% | 0.78% | 1.00% | - | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 0.98% |
6 analysts predict UNP's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $3.59B, with a high of $4.31B and a low of $2.87B. This is 19.84% upper than Union Pacific's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $3.00B.
Union Pacific Net Income Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.65B | $1.53B | $1.57B | $1.63B | $1.64B | $1.90B | - | $1.63B | $1.71B | $1.67B | $1.80B | $1.34B | $1.38B | $1.36B |
| Avg Forecast | $2.69B | $2.64B | $2.49B | $2.32B | $2.26B | $2.22B | $2.11B | $1.97B | $2.03B | $1.96B | $1.89B | $1.78B | $1.78B | $1.70B | $1.65B | $1.96B | $1.57B | $1.47B | $1.67B | $1.79B | $1.69B | $1.78B | $1.73B | $1.62B | $1.68B | $1.62B | $1.68B | $1.38B | $1.34B | $1.40B |
| High Forecast | $2.79B | $2.74B | $2.58B | $2.40B | $2.34B | $2.30B | $2.19B | $2.04B | $2.10B | $2.02B | $1.95B | $1.84B | $1.84B | $1.75B | $1.71B | $2.36B | $1.66B | $1.52B | $1.73B | $2.14B | $1.75B | $2.14B | $1.73B | $1.95B | $2.01B | $1.94B | $2.01B | $1.66B | $1.61B | $1.68B |
| Low Forecast | $2.63B | $2.58B | $2.43B | $2.26B | $2.20B | $2.17B | $2.06B | $1.93B | $1.98B | $1.91B | $1.84B | $1.74B | $1.74B | $1.66B | $1.61B | $1.57B | $1.53B | $1.44B | $1.63B | $1.43B | $1.65B | $1.42B | $1.73B | $1.30B | $1.34B | $1.30B | $1.34B | $1.10B | $1.08B | $1.12B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.05% | 1.04% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 0.97% | 1.06% | - | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 0.98% |
Union Pacific's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $1.96B, with a range of $1.57B to $2.36B. UNP's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 18.92% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $1.65B (Dec 23).
Union Pacific SG&A Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $361.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $408.79M | $405.62M | $402.48M | $399.36M | $428.53M | $423.93M | $409.75M | $402.75M | $399.08M | $392.32M | $386.31M | $381.35M | $381.11M | $371.61M | $369.38M | $364.58M | $369.43M | $363.64M | $371.43M | $368.73M | $383.01M | $392.22M | $373.36M | $349.40M | $341.40M | $330.24M | $327.10M | $308.26M | $311.07M | $300.91M |
| High Forecast | $419.88M | $416.62M | $413.39M | $410.19M | $440.15M | $435.43M | $420.86M | $413.67M | $409.90M | $402.96M | $396.78M | $391.69M | $391.44M | $379.49M | $379.40M | $374.47M | $380.91M | $373.50M | $381.51M | $378.74M | $393.39M | $402.85M | $373.36M | $358.59M | $350.37M | $338.92M | $335.70M | $316.36M | $319.24M | $308.81M |
| Low Forecast | $401.44M | $398.33M | $395.24M | $392.17M | $420.82M | $416.31M | $402.38M | $395.51M | $391.90M | $385.27M | $379.36M | $374.49M | $374.25M | $366.15M | $362.74M | $358.02M | $358.54M | $357.10M | $364.75M | $362.10M | $376.12M | $385.16M | $373.36M | $341.60M | $333.78M | $322.87M | $319.80M | $301.38M | $304.12M | $294.19M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.98% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Union Pacific's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $364.58M, based on 6 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $358.02M to $374.47M. The forecast indicates a 0.99% rise compared to UNP last annual SG&A of $361.00M (Dec 23).
Union Pacific EPS Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.71 | $2.51 | $2.58 | $2.67 | $2.67 | $3.05 | - | $2.58 | $2.67 | $2.58 | $2.73 | $2.01 | $2.05 | $2.02 |
| Avg Forecast | $4.41 | $4.33 | $4.08 | $3.80 | $3.70 | $3.64 | $3.46 | $3.24 | $3.32 | $3.20 | $3.09 | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.79 | $2.70 | $2.51 | $2.58 | $2.41 | $2.74 | $2.57 | $2.77 | $3.06 | $2.84 | $2.56 | $2.60 | $2.48 | $2.55 | $2.06 | $2.25 | $2.06 |
| High Forecast | $4.57 | $4.48 | $4.22 | $3.93 | $3.83 | $3.77 | $3.58 | $3.35 | $3.44 | $3.32 | $3.20 | $3.02 | $3.02 | $2.86 | $2.80 | $2.60 | $2.72 | $2.50 | $2.84 | $2.66 | $2.86 | $3.17 | $2.84 | $2.65 | $2.69 | $2.57 | $2.64 | $2.13 | $2.33 | $2.13 |
| Low Forecast | $4.31 | $4.23 | $3.98 | $3.71 | $3.61 | $3.55 | $3.38 | $3.16 | $3.25 | $3.13 | $3.02 | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.72 | $2.64 | $2.45 | $2.50 | $2.36 | $2.68 | $2.51 | $2.70 | $2.99 | $2.84 | $2.49 | $2.53 | $2.41 | $2.48 | $2.00 | $2.18 | $2.00 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.05% | 1.04% | 0.94% | 1.04% | 0.96% | 1.00% | - | 1.01% | 1.03% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 0.97% | 0.91% | 0.98% |
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Union Pacific's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $2.51, with a low estimate of $2.45 and a high estimate of $2.60. This represents a -7.49% decrease compared to UNP previous annual EPS of $2.71 (Dec 23).
Union Pacific Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | United Parcel Service | $127.24 | $174.48 | 37.13% | Buy |
| CSX | CSX | $33.52 | $37.63 | 12.26% | Buy |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern | $245.80 | $271.22 | 10.34% | Buy |
| HON | Honeywell | $204.15 | $224.56 | 10.00% | Hold |
| CNI | Canadian National Railway Company | $118.77 | $129.42 | 8.97% | Buy |
| UNP | Union Pacific | $249.12 | $247.56 | -0.63% | Buy |
UNP Forecast FAQ
Is Union Pacific a good buy?
Yes, according to 24 Wall Street analysts, Union Pacific (UNP) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 1 'Strong Buy' and 16 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 70.83% of UNP's total ratings.
What is UNP's price target?
Union Pacific (UNP) average price target is $247.56 with a range of $179 to $287, implying a -0.63% from its last price of $249.12. The data is based on 24 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Union Pacific stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for UNP stock, the company can go down by -0.63% (from the last price of $249.12 to the average price target of $247.56), up by 15.21% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -28.15% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Union Pacific stock reach $400?
UNP's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $247.56 does not support the claim that Union Pacific can reach $400 in the near future.
What is Union Pacific's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $280 price target for Union Pacific (UNP) this month, up 12.40% from its last price of $249.12. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 6.68% and increased by 5.39%, respectively.
What are Union Pacific's analysts' financial forecasts?
Union Pacific's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $27.28B (high $28.02B, low $26.79B), average EBITDA is $13.98B (high $14.36B, low $13.72B), average net income is $8.56B (high $8.86B, low $8.36B), average SG&A $1.66B (high $1.71B, low $1.64B), and average EPS is $14.03 (high $14.53, low $13.7). UNP's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $26.48B (high $27.2B, low $26.01B), average EBITDA is $13.57B (high $13.94B, low $13.32B), average net income is $10.14B (high $10.5B, low $9.91B), average SG&A $1.62B (high $1.66B, low $1.59B), and average EPS is $16.62 (high $17.21, low $16.23).
Did the UNP's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Union Pacific's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $24.12B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $24.14B by -0.09%. Apple's EBITDA was $11.4B, missing the average prediction of $12.54B by -9.06%. The company's net income was $6.38B, missing the average estimation of $6.51B by -1.96%. Apple's SG&A was $1.45B, missing the average forecast of $1.47B by -1.78%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $10.47, beating the average prediction of $10.3 by 1.63%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Union Pacific's revenue was $6.16B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $6.05B by 1.74%. The company's EBITDA was $3B, missing the average prediction of $3.1B by -3.39%. Union Pacific's net income was $1.65B, beating the average estimation of $1.57B by 4.91%. The company's SG&A was $361M, missing the average forecast of $369.43M by -2.28%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.71, beating the average prediction of $2.58 by 5.03%