- Union Pacific (UNP, Financial) misses earnings expectations but shows growth in key areas.
- Analysts remain optimistic with a substantial upside potential.
- GuruFocus estimates suggest a promising future value for the stock.
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) has reported its earnings for the first quarter, posting a GAAP EPS of $2.70. This figure fell short by $0.04 when compared to analyst expectations. The company's revenue held steady at $6.03 billion year-over-year, which unfortunately missed projections by $40 million. Despite these challenges, Union Pacific experienced a 7% increase in volume and a 4% growth in freight revenue, excluding the fuel surcharge. Nevertheless, lower fuel prices and the effects of a leap year played a role in these results.
Wall Street Analysts' Projections
Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Union Pacific's future. An analysis of one-year price targets from 27 analysts reveals an average target price of $254.23 for Union Pacific Corp (UNP, Financial). The high estimate reaches $285.00, while the low stands at $200.00, indicating an average upside potential of 15.67% from the current share price of $219.78. Further insights can be explored on the Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Forecast page.
Analyst Recommendations
The consensus among 31 brokerage firms positions Union Pacific Corp (UNP, Financial) with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.1, signaling an "Outperform" status. This rating is based on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 equates to a Sell.
GF Value Estimation
According to GuruFocus estimates, the anticipated GF Value for Union Pacific Corp (UNP, Financial) in the coming year is projected at $245.53. This suggests an 11.72% upside from the current stock price of $219.78. The GF Value is a proprietary metric by GuruFocus, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future business performance estimates. For a comprehensive view, please visit the Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Summary page.
