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Union Pacific Corp
NYSE: UNP Railroads
$286.48
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Union Pacific (UNP) Q2 2026 Earnings

Reported Jul 23, 2026, 7:46am ET · SEC source
$3.41
Beat +5.47%
EPS · est. $3.23
$6.9B
Beat +2.25%
Revenue · est. $6.7B
−1.6%
Trailing market
UNP vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

How Did UNP Stock React to Q2 2026 Earnings?

% change · around the report
0+3%+6%Jul 23Jul 24report 7:46am ETearnings−0.3%+4.7%
0+3%+6%Jul 23Jul 24earnings−0.3%+4.7%
UNP +4.7%S&P 500 −0.3%
0+3%+6%Jul 23Jul 24report 7:46am ETearnings−1.6%+4.7%
0+3%+6%Jul 23Jul 24earnings−1.6%+4.7%
UNP +4.7%NASDAQ −1.6%
−3%0+3%Jul 22Jul 31report 7:46am ETearnings−0.1%−1.5%
−3%0+3%Jul 22Jul 31earnings−0.1%−1.5%
UNP −1.5%S&P 500 −0.1%
−4%0+4%Jul 22Jul 31report 7:46am ETearnings−1.6%−1.5%
−4%0+4%Jul 22Jul 31earnings−1.6%−1.5%
UNP −1.5%NASDAQ −1.6%
+4.02%
Day of report
+0.98%
Next session
−4.89%
One week
+1.82%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +3.43%.

Did UNP Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results

Yes. Union Pacific reported Q2 2026 earnings of $3.41 a share on Jul 23, 2026, beating the $3.23 consensus estimate by 5.5%. Revenue was $6.9B against a $6.7B estimate.

Union Pacific delivered a standout second quarter for fiscal 2026, beating Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines as record freight volumes and aggressive pricing powered the railroad to its fourth consecutive quarterly EPS beat. Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.41 cleared the $3.23 consensus estimate by 5.47%, while revenue of $6.86 billion topped forecasts by 2.25% and surged 11.5% year-over-year, with intermodal freight revenue alone jumping 26% to $1.39 billion as demand across key shipping lanes strengthened materially. Fuel surcharge revenue and core pricing gains above inflation were the primary engines behind the top-line outperformance, even as fuel expense climbed 63% to $938 million, pressuring the adjusted operating ratio by 110 basis points to 59.2%. Operational metrics broadly improved, with freight car velocity up 5% and workforce productivity gaining 5%. With the pending Norfolk Southern merger adding complexity to the outlook, Union Pacific nonetheless raised its 2026 reported EPS growth guidance to high-single digits, reaffirming its conviction in sustained pricing power and disciplined capital deployment through its $3.30 billion investment plan.

Key Takeaways
  • Higher fuel surcharge revenue driving 12% operating revenue growth
  • Volume growth with total revenue carloads up 2% year-over-year
  • Core pricing gains exceeding inflation
  • Grain & grain products carloads up 12% with 15% freight revenue growth
  • Intermodal freight revenue surged 26% on 21% higher average revenue per car
  • Freight car velocity improved 5% to 231 daily miles per car
  • Terminal dwell improved 7% to 19.7 hours
  • Workforce productivity increased 5% to 1,176 car miles per employee
  • Fuel consumption rate improved 1% to 1.051 gallons per thousand GTMs
  • Train length increased 2% to 9,890 feet

“Strong execution and volume growth enabled another successful quarter and record financial results”

Union Pacific CEO, on the earnings call

What Is Union Pacific's Outlook?

Union Pacific improved its 2026 outlook, raising reported EPS growth guidance to high-single digits, consistent with its 3-year CAGR target of high-single to low-double digit through 2027. The company expects to meet increased customer demand with strong service amid a mixed economic forecast. It affirmed pricing dollars in excess of inflation dollars, operating ratio improvement, industry-leading operating ratio and return on invested capital, continued strong cash generation, a capital plan of $3.3 billion, and consistent annual dividend increases.

UNP YoY Financials

Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025 · SEC filings Q2 2025 Q2 2026
$0$2.0B$4.0B$6.0B$6.2B$6.9BRevenue$2.5B$2.8BOperating Income$1.9B$2.0BNet Income
$0$2.0B$4.0B$6.0BRevenueOperating IncomeNet Income
UNP income statement, Q2 2026 versus Q2 2025
Metric Q2 2026 Q2 2025 Year over year
Revenue $6.9B $6.2B +11.5%
Operating Income $2.8B $2.5B +9.7%
Net Income $2.0B $1.9B +6.2%

UNP Revenue by Segment

Intermodal$1.4B+26.0%
Grain & Grain Products$1.1B+15.0%
Energy & Specialized Markets$724.0M+9.0%
Automotive$703.0M+11.0%
Industrial Chemicals & Plastics$685.0M+6.0%
Metals & Minerals$621.0M+11.0%
Coal & Renewables$448.0M−4.0%
Forest Products$356.0M+5.0%

When Does Union Pacific Report Next?

Expected report date
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Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.