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UNPUnion Pacific CorporationSell5.5·$271.28+0.97%
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Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Railroads

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $271.28 — A.R:R is negative (-0.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.0% away).

Company is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation. One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad Company connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. The... Read more

$271.28+0.5% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#1 of 8 Railroads
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield2.53%
IncomeYield2.05%(5y avg 2.21%)Payout45.10%sustainable
Stop $257.04Target $272.69(resistance)A.R:R -0.6:1
Analyst target$291.73+7.5%22 analysts
$272.69our TP
$271.28price
$291.73mean
$239
$330

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $271.28 — A.R:R is negative (-0.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.0% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 43d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 23, 202643d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.3 in RISK_OFF)
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (3.0% away)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)22.1
P/E (Fwd)19.6
Mkt Cap$159.5B
EV/EBITDA15.1
Profit Mgn29.2%
ROE40.7%
Rev Growth3.2%
Beta0.97
Dividend2.05%
Rating analysts29

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.50bullish
IV39%normal
Max Pain$250-7.8% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
3.2
Revenue Growth
3.3
GatesA.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.7>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 43d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
51 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $258.66Resistance $278.25

Price Targets

$257
$273
A.Upside+0.5%
A.R:R-0.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-3.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-23 (43d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNP stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $271.28 — A.R:R is negative (-0.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.0% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $257.04. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the UNP stock price target?

Take-profit target: $272.69 (+0.5% upside). Prior stop was $257.04. Stop-loss: $257.04.

What are the risks of investing in UNP?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.0% away); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Is UNP overvalued or undervalued?

Union Pacific Corporation trades at a P/E of 22.1 (forward 19.6). TrendMatrix value score: 4.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about UNP?

29 analysts cover UNP with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $292.

What does Union Pacific Corporation do?Company is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation. One of America's most recognized companies,...

Company is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation. One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad Company connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. The Railroad's diversified business mix includes Bulk, Industrial, and Premium. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S.

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