Union Pacific Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast, Boosting Share Price
Shares of Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) rose on July 23, 2026, after the railroad operator raised its full-year profit growth forecast. The company reported a strong second-quarter performance with operating revenue increasing by 12% year-over-year to $6.9 billion and adjusted net income rising 12% to $2 billion. Union Pacific's efficiency improvements contributed significantly to this success, including increased freight car velocity and reduced terminal dwell times. Despite higher fuel costs affecting its operating ratio slightly, the company raised its earnings-per-share growth outlook for 2026 from mid-single digits to high-single-digit percentages.
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