Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation operates as a leading Class I railroad, connecting 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. The company provides a critical link in the global supply chain by transporting a diversified mix of freight between major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports and key gateways in the Eastern U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Its core value proposition focuses on safety, service reliability, and fuel-efficient transportation of bulk, industrial, and premium goods.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Industrial
primaryFacilitates the movement of raw materials and finished goods for the construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors across North America.
Construction materials, Industrial chemicals, Plastics, Forest products, Metals and ores, Petroleum, Liquid petroleum gases (LPG), Soda ash, Sand
Construction firms, Chemical manufacturers, Oil and gas drillers, Refineries, Light manufacturing plants
Bulk
majorTransports essential commodities including agricultural products, fertilizers, and energy resources. It connects Midwest and Western U.S. production areas to domestic processors and international export terminals.
Grain and grain products, Fertilizer, Food and refrigerated goods, Coal, Renewables, Ethanol, Renewable biofuels
Grain processors, Animal feeders, Power companies, Industrial facilities, Agricultural producers
Premium
majorFocuses on time-sensitive shipments including finished vehicles and intermodal containers for domestic and international markets.
Finished automobiles, Automotive parts, Intermodal containers, Intermodal trailers
Automotive manufacturers, Intermodal marketing companies, Logistics companies, Truckload carriers, Retailers
Segment Financials
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Competitive Position
Union Pacific is the largest automotive carrier west of the Mississippi River and the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways.
Geographies
United States, Mexico, Canada
Customer Segments
Industrial manufacturers, Agricultural producers, Energy utilities, Automotive OEMs, Logistics providers
Upstream Dependencies
Locomotive manufacturers, Rail and track material suppliers, Fuel providers, Unionized labor
Downstream Customers
Global shipping lines, Electric utilities, Automotive assembly plants, Consumer goods retailers, Agricultural exporters
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Norfolk Southern
NSC
Eastern U.S. Class I railroad mentioned regarding a pending acquisition
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
North American Class I railroad competitor with Mexico access
CSX
CSX
Eastern U.S. Class I railroad competitor
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.A
Primary rail competitor in the Western U.S.
Canadian National Railway
CNI
North American Class I railroad competitor
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.B
Primary Class I railroad competitor in the Western U.S.
Partners
Association of American Railroads
Industry trade association for safety and security initiatives
American Chemistry Council
Chemical trade group partner for emergency response training
American Petroleum Institute
Petroleum trade group partner for emergency response training
Union Pacific FAQ
Common questions about Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation operates as a leading Class I railroad, connecting 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. The company provides a critical link in the global supply chain by transporting a diversified mix of freight between major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports and key gateways in the Eastern U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Its core value proposition focuses on safety, service reliability, and fuel-efficient transportation of bulk, industrial, and premium goods.
Union Pacific (UNP) has a market capitalization of $157.60B and trades on NYSE.
Union Pacific generated $24.7B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $7.2B, representing a net margin of 29.2%, with free cash flow of $5.7B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Union Pacific's key competitors include Norfolk Southern, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CSX Corp, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Union Pacific has approximately 31,052 employees.