Union Pacific stock gains support from a 13.51 percent six-month move

Published on 09/09/2026 at 19:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Union Pacific stock closed at USD 288.45 on September 8, 2026, after a 0.40 percent overnight slip. The shares are up 13.51 percent over six months and 24.70 percent year to date.

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Union Pacific stock (ISIN US9078181084) ended at USD 288.45 on September 8, 2026, after a 0.40 percent overnight move, with market value at USD 171.361 billion and a 52-week range of USD 210.84 to USD 315.99.

Merger scrutiny stays visible

Yahoo Finance highlighted on September 9, 2026 that Union Pacific is navigating a complex regulatory landscape as it seeks to finalize its merger with Norfolk Southern, and the same overview listed a 1y target estimate of USD 329.25. The price also stood 24.70 percent higher year to date and 13.51 percent above the six-month mark.

Profitability remains high

The latest Yahoo Finance figures show Q2 FY26 revenue of USD 6.86 billion, earnings of USD 1.99 billion and a profit margin of 29.04 percent. In the same snapshot, trailing revenue reached USD 25.41 billion, trailing net income attributable to common shareholders was USD 7.33 billion and diluted EPS stood at USD 12.34.

Baird kept an Outperform rating on July 27, 2026 and raised its price target from USD 311 to USD 344, according to Yahoo Finance. That target sits 19.2 percent above the September 8 close of USD 288.45.

Stock near its range

At USD 288.45 on September 8, 2026, Union Pacific stock traded 8.7 percent below the 52-week high of USD 315.99 and 36.8 percent above the low of USD 210.84. The next earnings date shown in the Yahoo Finance snapshot is October 22, 2026.