Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Union Pacific Cash & Equivalents decreased by 41.9% to $735.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 47.9%, from $1.41B to $735.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -7.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.16B$1.24B$960.00M$909.00M$788.00M$1.27B$973.00M$1.08B$830.00M$750.00M$1.06B$925.00M$1.14B$947.00M$1.02B$1.41B$1.06B$808.00M$1.27B$735.00M
QoQ Change+6.8%-22.5%-5.3%-13.3%+60.8%-23.2%+10.9%-23.1%-9.6%+40.7%-12.3%+22.9%-16.7%+7.3%+38.9%-24.9%-23.8%+56.7%-41.9%
YoY Change-32.0%+2.3%+1.4%+18.7%+5.3%-40.8%+8.4%-14.3%+37.0%+26.3%-3.7%+52.5%-6.8%-14.7%+24.6%-47.9%
Range$735.00M$1.41B
CAGR-9.1%
Avg YoY Growth+1.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Pacific's cash & equivalents?
Union Pacific (UNP) reported cash & equivalents of $735.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Union Pacific's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Union Pacific's cash & equivalents decreased by 47.9% year-over-year, from $1.41B to $735.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Union Pacific's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Union Pacific's cash & equivalents has grown at a -7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.82B to $1.27B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.