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U.s. Equities

Union Pacific Beats Q3 Targets, Holds 2026 Guidance

Union Pacific topped earnings estimates and confirmed its 2026 outlook, signaling management confidence despite a slight intermodal revenue miss.

The Markets Desk

Gokhshtein Media

October 22, 2026

3 min read

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Union Pacific Beats Q3 Targets, Holds 2026 Guidance

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Key Points

Union Pacific reported third-quarter earnings per share of $3.49, beating analyst expectations of $3.47, and posted operating revenue of $7.20 billion versus the consensus estimate of $7.14 billion.
Freight revenue reached $6.81 billion, above the estimated $6.79 billion.
The company's operating ratio was 59.1 percent, compared to the estimated 59 percent.

Union Pacific reported third-quarter earnings per share of $3.49, beating analyst expectations of $3.47, and posted operating revenue of $7.20 billion versus the consensus estimate of $7.14 billion.

Freight revenue reached $6.81 billion, above the estimated $6.79 billion. Intermodal revenue came in at $1.52 billion, slightly below the $1.54 billion estimate.

The company's operating ratio was 59.1 percent, compared to the estimated 59 percent. A lower operating ratio indicates better efficiency.

Union Pacific reaffirmed its 2026 guidance outlined during its Investor Day, signaling management's confidence in maintaining operational efficiency and revenue growth.

The Markets Desk

Gokhshtein Media

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