earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Union Pacific Q1 adjusted EPS $2.93 vs $2.70 YoY; revenue up 3% to $6.2B
UNION PACIFIC CORP
2026-Q1 EPS reported
$2.87
revenue$6,217,000,000
- Reported net income $1.7B, diluted EPS $2.87; adjusted EPS $2.93 vs $2.70 in Q1 2025.
- Operating revenue $6.2B (+3%), freight revenue +4% on core pricing gains; carloads down 1%.
- Operating ratio improved to 60.5% (adj. 59.9%); best-ever Q1 for train length and workforce productivity.
- Reaffirms 2026 outlook: mid-single digit EPS growth, capital plan $3.3B, consistent annual dividend increases.
- Merger costs of $36M ($0.06 per share) related to transcontinental railroad regulatory process.