Key Highlights:
- Union Pacific (UNP, Financial) prepares to release its Q1 earnings with anticipated growth in both EPS and revenue.
- The stock shows a potential upside of 15.41% based on analyst price targets.
- Consensus recommendation aligns with an "Outperform" status, promising investor confidence.
Union Pacific's Upcoming Earnings Release
As Union Pacific (UNP) approaches its first-quarter earnings announcement on April 24th, investors await promising results. Analysts forecast an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.73, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.5%. Similarly, revenue is expected to climb to $6.07 billion, marking a growth of 0.7%. Historically, Union Pacific has exceeded EPS expectations 63% of the time over the past two years, although achieving revenue targets less frequently. This performance history could position Union Pacific favorably in investors' eyes.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to 27 analysts' one-year price targets, the average target price for Union Pacific Corp (UNP, Financial) stands at $254.23, with estimates ranging from a high of $285.00 to a low of $200.00. This average target hints at a potential upside of 15.41% from the current stock price of $220.29. Investors can explore further data on the Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations and GF Value Estimate
The consensus recommendation from 31 brokerage firms places Union Pacific Corp's (UNP, Financial) average rating at 2.1, denoting an "Outperform" status. This ranking, which operates on a scale from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), underlines strong market confidence in Union Pacific's future performance.
Moreover, GuruFocus estimates suggest that the one-year GF Value for Union Pacific Corp (UNP, Financial) is $245.53, indicating an upside of 11.46% from the current price of $220.285. This GF Value represents the estimated fair trading value of the stock, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future business performance projections. Additional insights can be found on the Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Summary page.
