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Union Pacific Q2 Beat Triggers Upgrades, H2 Demand Outlook Improves

Jul 24, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Beat-and-raise dynamics typically yield short-term price upside; two peers raised PT to $335; stock already trading near $304.

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UNP beat Q2 expectations with adjusted EPS of $3.41 on $6.864B revenue, up 12%. Management says H2 demand is tracking above plan, supported by industrial activity, grain, petrochemicals and domestic intermodal. The results prompted rating upgrades and higher price targets from Wells Fargo and Benchmark, signaling renewed near-term upside.

Q2 adjusted EPS $3.41 vs $3.24 estimate; revenue $6.864B, up 12%.
H2 demand tracking above plans, supported by industrial activity, grain, petrochemicals, intermodal.
UNP shares closed at $304.33; analysts raise price targets to $335.
Wells Fargo and Benchmark analysts lift PTs to $335; maintain Buy/Overweight.

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