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Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments

Union Pacific Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments increased by 35.7% to $19.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.5%, from $21.00M to $19.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher payments indicate active remediation efforts or the resolution of legacy environmental issues, while lower payments may suggest reduced activity or successful long-term management.

Detailed definition

Represents the actual cash outflows made during the period to settle environmental liabilities or remediation obligation...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by industrial and chemical companies as part of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures.

Metric ID: other_accrual_for_environmental_loss_contingencies_payments1

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$15.00M$15.00M$19.00M$31.00M$26.00M$21.00M$20.00M$14.00M$19.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+26.7%+63.2%-16.1%-19.2%-4.8%-30.0%+35.7%
YoY Change+10.5%-35.5%-46.2%-9.5%
Range$14.00M$31.00M
CAGR+12.5%
Avg YoY Growth-20.2%
Median YoY Growth-22.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Pacific's accrual for environmental loss contingencies, payments?
Union Pacific (UNP) reported accrual for environmental loss contingencies, payments of $19.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Union Pacific's accrual for environmental loss contingencies, payments changed year-over-year?
Union Pacific's accrual for environmental loss contingencies, payments decreased by 9.5% year-over-year, from $21.00M to $19.00M.
What does accrual for environmental loss contingencies, payments mean?
Cash payments made to settle environmental cleanup or legal obligations.