- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Strong operating margin of 40.1%
- Strong return on equity of 40.4%
Union Pacific Corporation stock upgraded from Sell Candidate to Hold/Accumulate after Thursday trading session
(Updated on Jun 25, 2026)
The Union Pacific Corporation stock price gained 2.99% on the last trading day (Thursday, 25th Jun 2026), rising from $259.96 to $267.73. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.24% from a day low at $262.01 to a day high of $267.88. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.26% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -985 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $562.66 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 8.87% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $281.31 and $312.38 at the end of this 3-month period.
UNP Signals & Forecast
The Union Pacific Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $261.23 and $266.44. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.17%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Union Pacific Corporation stock
Union Pacific Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $267.00 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $5.87 (2.24%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.31%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $258.57 (-3.42%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 20 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (UNP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Union Pacific Corporation to open at $265.87, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $264.53 and $270.93, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$6.40 (+/-2.42%) up or down from last closing price. If Union Pacific Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.42% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $267.00 (0.27%) than the resistance at $268.70 (0.36%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Union Pacific Corporation stock A Buy?
Union Pacific Corporation holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.175
Hold/Accumulate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 26, 2026 - $265.87 ( 0.694%).
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UNP Performance
Trading levels for UNP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 271.74 | 1.50% |
| R2 | 269.50 | 0.660% |
| R1 | 268.11 | 0.143% |
| Price | 267.73 | |
| S1 | 263.63 | -1.53% |
| S2 | 262.25 | -2.05% |
| S3 | 260.01 | -2.88% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 279.39 | 4.36% |
| R2 | 271.26 | 1.32% |
| R1 | 268.70 | 0.362% |
| Price | 267.73 | |
| S1 | 267.00 | -0.273% |
| S2 | 264.78 | -1.10% |
| S3 | 262.64 | -1.90% |
UNP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.38 | 0.502% |
| 2 | Feb 05, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.38 | 0.543% |
| 3 | Dec 05, 2025 | Dec 05, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $1.38 | 0.624% |
| 4 | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.38 | 0.611% |
| 5 | May 08, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.34 | 0.587% |
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