Nathan Martin, an analyst from Benchmark Co., maintained the Buy rating on Union Pacific (UNP – Research Report). The associated price target remains the same with $260.00.
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Nathan Martin has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Union Pacific’s resilience and potential for long-term growth. Despite a slight miss in the first quarter earnings per share (EPS), which was impacted by lower revenues and external factors like fuel prices and leap year, the company has shown strong core pricing and operational improvements. Union Pacific’s management remains confident in achieving industry-leading operating ratio (OR) and a high-single to low-double digits EPS compound annual growth rate over the next three years.
Additionally, the company has maintained its full-year outlook, demonstrating its ability to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties such as tariffs and interest rates. Union Pacific’s strategic focus on scenario planning and customer alignment is expected to support continued volume growth, particularly in areas like grain exports and automotive. These factors, along with adjustments to revenue and EPS estimates, underpin Martin’s Buy rating and a price target of $260.
In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $260.00 price target.