What one share of Union Pacific holds
Union Pacific Railroad Company is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation. One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad Company connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain.
Union Pacific’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $44.39 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $12.83 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $6.45 |
| Free cash flow | $11.27 |
| Dividends | $5.56 |
| Cash and investments | $3.72 |
| Debt | $51.03 |
| Book value | $37.05 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $15.17 | $1.73 | $2.32 | $0.73 | $0.37 | $14.53 |
| 2008 | $17.45 | $2.27 | $2.67 | $1.25 | $0.49 | $15.35 |
| 2009 | $13.98 | $1.87 | $2.33 | $0.84 | $0.54 | $16.63 |
| 2010 | $16.87 | $2.76 | $2.47 | $1.61 | $0.66 | $18.07 |
| 2011 | $19.96 | $3.36 | $3.24 | $2.75 | $0.96 | $19.35 |
| 2012 | $21.96 | $4.14 | $3.92 | $2.54 | $1.25 | $21.17 |
| 2013 | $23.58 | $4.71 | $3.75 | $3.57 | $1.48 | $23.27 |
| 2014 | $26.62 | $5.75 | $4.82 | $3.37 | $1.91 | $23.99 |
| 2015 | $25.09 | $5.49 | $5.35 | $3.10 | $2.20 | $24.38 |
| 2016 | $23.87 | $5.07 | $4.20 | $4.81 | $2.25 | $24.43 |
| 2017 | $26.49 | $13.36 | $4.04 | $4.98 | $2.48 | $31.83 |
| 2018 | $30.27 | $7.91 | $4.56 | $6.96 | $3.06 | $28.17 |
| 2019 | $30.74 | $8.38 | $4.89 | $7.30 | $3.70 | $26.19 |
| 2020 | $28.76 | $7.88 | $4.31 | $8.27 | $3.88 | $25.26 |
| 2021 | $33.27 | $9.95 | $4.48 | $9.30 | $4.29 | $22.17 |
| 2022 | $39.86 | $11.21 | $5.80 | $9.20 | $5.08 | $19.86 |
| 2023 | $39.53 | $10.45 | $5.91 | $7.82 | $5.20 | $24.25 |
| 2024 | $39.85 | $11.09 | $5.67 | $9.68 | $5.28 | $27.95 |
| 2025 | $41.13 | $11.98 | $6.36 | $9.23 | $5.44 | $31.13 |
Common questions about Union Pacific
How much does one share of Union Pacific earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Union Pacific earned $12.83 of profit on $44.39 of sales, keeping about 29¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Union Pacific pay a dividend?
Yes. Union Pacific paid $5.56 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 43¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Union Pacific’s book value per share?
Union Pacific’s book value is $37.05 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Union Pacific have?
Each share of Union Pacific has $3.72 of cash and investments and $51.03 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Union Pacific’s free cash flow per share?
$11.27 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Union Pacific’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.73 in 2007 to $11.98 in 2025, growing about 11.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Union Pacific bought back shares?
Union Pacific’s share count fell about 44% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.