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On September 22, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) unanimously rejected opponents’ requests to dismiss the revised merger application between Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC). The decision keeps the transaction on track for expected completion in the second half of 2027. If approved, the deal will create America’s first transcontinental railroad, converting […]

Union Pacific has rewarded long term holders over the past few years, yet the recent pullback in the share price raises a sharper question about whether the current valuation still lines up with the cash the railroad can generate. With fresh optimism around growth and deal activity now in the mix, the issue is how much of that future cash flow story is already embedded in the US$273.79 price at the last close. Union Pacific has delivered a 51.9% total return over the past 5 years, which puts...

Union Pacific is the latest railroad to test diesel-alternative power in one of the busiest U.S. rail hubs. The post Union Pacific begins battery-electric locomotive testing in Southern California appeared first on FreightWaves.

UNP deploys its first two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California to test zero-emission rail technology in real-world operations.

OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA, September 23, 2026--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today acknowledged two significant milestones in the creation of America’s first transcontinental railroad, which will eliminate time-consuming interchanges between railroads and strengthen the nation’s supply chain.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.52%. Currently, Union Pacific has a market capitalization of $163.55

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Among the major deals in focus are Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, Norfolk Southern’s merger with Union Pacific, and FedEx’s acquisition of InPost.

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) CEO Tracy Robinson said the railroad is pursuing growth opportunities in Mexico, energy, agriculture and selected domestic markets while relying on prior infrastructure investments to support volume gains without a major increase in capital spending. Speaking at

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is critical of rival railroads’ plans to request trackage rights over a combined UP-Norfolk Southern system. “The idea to give up tracks of your railroad for no reason at all just goes against the fundamental principle of how … business should work,” Vena told an investor conference. Last week BNSF […] The post Union Pacific blasts rival railroads’ trackage rights requests appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific (UNP) is back in the spotlight after executives headlined Morgan Stanley’s Laguna Conference on September 16, where they outlined fresh volume trends, fuel cost pressures, and ongoing investments in its massive U.S. rail network. Against that backdrop, Union Pacific’s share price has eased over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of down 5.44%. However, the 90 day share price return of 9.97% and year to date share price return of 21.81% point to momentum that has...

Key Stats for Union Pacific StockPrice change for Union Pacific stock in last 6 months: 16%$UNP Stock Price as of Sep. 16: $28152-Week High: $316$UNP Stock Price Target: $330What Happened?Union Pacific (UNP) stock is in focus after UBS upgraded shares to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $339 from $310.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) CEO Jim Vena said the railroad is seeing broad-based volume growth in the current quarter while maintaining service levels, though rising fuel prices could pressure its operating ratio in the near term. Speaking alongside Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann at an invest

Union Pacific (UNP) is set to benefit from continued volume gains in 2027, along with pricing tailwi

UBS upgraded Union Pacific to a buy, expecting another year of strong volume growth. Intermodal freight is a positive trend for the company.

Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP, XETRA:UNP) received a UBS upgrade to Buy from Neutral as the broker forecast stronger 2027 growth, excluding potential NSC merger benefits from its base case. UBS raised its price target from $310 to $339, applying an unchanged multiple of 21 times its 2028...

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UBS earnings estimates run 3% and 5% above consensus for 2026 and 2027

Union Pacific has notched strong volume and pricing growth, which should drive more value to its shares, per UBS.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) shares gained 2. 3% in premarket trading after UBS upgraded the railroad operator from Neutral to Buy and increased its price target to $339 from $310.

Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination (NYSE: NSC), with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster voicing his support in a recent letter to the Surface Transportation Board.

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OMAHA, Neb., September 09, 2026--Jim Vena, chief executive officer and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Union Pacific Corporation is rated 'hold' due to fair valuation and uncertainty around its merger with Norfolk Southern. Learn more about UNP stock here.

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After a strong five year run, Union Pacific now appears closer to fairly valued. The intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model is only slightly below the current share price, and the broader checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or a clear overvaluation. Union Pacific has delivered a total return of about 51% over the past five years, which puts more focus on whether today’s price already reflects that progress. For a railroad like Union Pacific,...

Union Pacific (UNP) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) executives said the company is moving into the merits phase of federal review for its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, expressing confidence that the transaction will satisfy Surface Transportation Board requirements and create customer, safety and financial benefits.

Union Pacific has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.