Severin Investments LLC Increases Stock Holdings in Union Pacific Corporation $UNP

Severin Investments LLC increased its stake in shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by 225.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,138 shares of the railroad operator’s stock after buying an additional 3,561 shares during the quarter. Union Pacific accounts for 1.1% of Severin Investments LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Severin Investments LLC’s holdings in Union Pacific were worth $1,247,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Key Financial Inc boosted its holdings in Union Pacific by 2.1% during the 1st quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 1,821 shares of the railroad operator’s stock worth $442,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group raised its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 0.6% in the fourth quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 6,637 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $1,535,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 3.8% in the first quarter. Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC now owns 1,156 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $280,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Union Pacific by 2.0% during the first quarter. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,096 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $508,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AA Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Union Pacific by 3.1% during the first quarter. AA Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,452 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $352,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. 80.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Union Pacific Price Performance

UNP opened at $271.94 on Wednesday. Union Pacific Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $210.84 and a fifty-two week high of $279.70. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $265.89 and a 200 day moving average of $251.47. 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 cap of $161.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.40, a PEG ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.97.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The railroad operator reported $2.93 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.86 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $6.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.12 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 29.20% and a return on equity of 39.58%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.70 earnings per share. On average, research analysts expect that Union Pacific Corporation will post 12.55 EPS for the current year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were paid a dividend of $1.38 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 29th. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 45.47%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on UNP shares. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on shares of Union Pacific from $289.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Union Pacific from $267.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $315.00 target price (up from $285.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Friday, April 24th. Raymond James Financial set a $310.00 price target on Union Pacific in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $294.00 price target on shares of Union Pacific in a report on Thursday, June 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $283.11.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Kenyatta G. Rocker sold 27,387 shares of Union Pacific stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $271.76, for a total value of $7,442,691.12. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 61,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,605,079.52. The trade was a 30.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Jennifer L. Hamann sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.70, for a total value of $549,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 114,642 shares in the company, valued at approximately $31,492,157.40. The trade was a 1.71% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 32,378 shares of company stock valued at $8,781,595. 0.22% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Union Pacific

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

• Positive Sentiment: Union Pacific was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), signaling improved earnings expectations and potentially supporting the stock in the near term. Article: Union Pacific (UNP) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Freight coverage highlighted stronger rail volumes and resilient industrial demand, which suggests underlying operating momentum for Union Pacific and could help investor confidence. Article: How Stronger Rail Volumes and New Presidential Locomotive Will Impact Union Pacific (UNP) Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Maersk shifting Southern California import containers from BNSF to Union Pacific could indicate a meaningful gain in intermodal traffic and a potential boost to future rail volumes. Article: NEW: Maersk shifts SoCal import containers to UP from BNSF
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on whether Union Pacific still offers value after a 21% one-year gain is mostly valuation-focused and does not point to a clear near-term catalyst. Article: Union Pacific (UNP) Stock After 21% Year Return Is There Still Value Here
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing Union Pacific with other transportation stocks is informational and mainly helps frame relative performance rather than providing a direct stock-moving catalyst. Article: Is Union Pacific (UNP) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about the new commemorative locomotive hauling NASA rocket parts are more of a publicity item than a fundamental driver for earnings or valuation. Article: Union Pacific (UNP) Just Hauled NASA Moon Rocket Parts on a Locomotive Dedicated to Donald Trump
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend-focused coverage suggests Union Pacific may appeal to income investors, but it does not appear to be driving a major shift in the stock today. Article: Union Pacific (UNP) Could Be a Great Choice

Union Pacific 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.