Should I buy Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (179 calls tested). It aims for $320 (+13 %), call made on July 25, 2026, maturing on July 25, 2027 (81 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Union Pacific Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 75 % | +15.9 % | 28 | $338 +20% |
| Deutsche Bank | 75 % | +15.3 % | 36 | $245 -13% |
| Bernstein | 71 % | +14.6 % | 7 | $293 +4% |
| BMO Capital | 82 % | +14.6 % | 22 | $320 +13% |
| UBS | 73 % | +13.8 % | 15 | $339 +20% |
| Benchmark | 67 % | +8.7 % | 12 | $335 +19% |
| Stephens & Co. | 73 % | +8.1 % | 11 | $255 -10% |
| B of A Securities | 65 % | +7.4 % | 23 | $334 +18% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 87% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 15 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $335, i.e. +19% from the current price ($282).
- The most reliable firm on UNP, BMO Capital (82% hit rate, 22 scored calls), targets $320 (call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027) (+13%) in its most recent call, and $275 (call made on October 24, 2025, maturing on October 24, 2026) (-3%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 10 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (2.0% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on UNP
Median target $335 (+19%) · 15 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Union Pacific Corporation now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 87% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $335 (+19%), and BMO Capital (most reliable on UNP, 82%) targets $320. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~23). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Union Pacific Corporation?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($335) is still +19% above the current price ($282) (most reliable on UNP: BMO Capital, 82%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Union Pacific Corporation still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($282) and its estimated value: analysts target $335 on median (+19%), with 87% buys (most reliable on UNP: BMO Capital, 82%). Cross-check with their real reliability on UNP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying UNP?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Union Pacific Corporation profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).