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NEW YORK - Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) reported first quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations on Thursday.
The company’s shares were down -2.63% in premarket trading following the release.
The railroad operator posted earnings per share of $2.70, missing the consensus estimate of $2.76. Revenue came in at $6.03 billion, below the $6.1 billion analysts were expecting.
Despite the earnings miss, Union Pacific saw freight revenue grow 1% YoY to $5.69 billion, driven by a 7% increase in volume. However, this was partially offset by reduced fuel surcharge revenue and lower other revenue.
The company’s operating ratio remained flat at 60.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Union Pacific noted that lower fuel prices and the leap year negatively impacted the operating ratio by 90 basis points.
"The team delivered a solid start to the year as we worked closely with our customers to meet their needs in an uncertain environment," said Jim Vena, Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer.
Looking ahead, Union Pacific affirmed its 2025 outlook but noted volume would be impacted by a "mixed economic backdrop, coal demand, and challenging year-over-year international intermodal comparisons." The company still expects earnings per share growth consistent with its 3-year target of high-single to low-double digit compound annual growth rate.
Union Pacific maintained its capital expenditure plan of $3.4 billion for the year and share repurchase target of $4.0 to $4.5 billion.
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