Union Pacific Corp Dividend Yield

Data as of August 04, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Union Pacific Corp's dividend yield of 1.95% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.

About Union Pacific Corp

Union Pacific Corp (UNP) operates in the Road & Rail sector, specifically in Road & Rail. With a market capitalization of about $173.55B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.

Shares recently traded near $291.23, within a 52-week range of $210.84 to $315.99 (-7.8% from the high, +38.1% from the low). Beta of 0.97 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.

Trailing profit margin is about 28.9%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.

Understanding This Metric

Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Union Pacific Corp, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Road & Rail, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.

Sector Comparison

Within the Road & Rail sector, dividend yield levels vary with business model, growth rate, and capital structure. Union Pacific Corp's current dividend yield of 1.95% should be read alongside other UNP metrics on this site and with sector norms — not in isolation. View all Road & Rail stocks.

Key Takeaways

• UNP is grouped in the Road & Rail sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.97 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
• Trailing profit margin of 28.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.

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