In a report released yesterday, Ken Hoexter from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on Union Pacific, with a price target of $271.00.
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Ken Hoexter’s rating is based on Union Pacific’s favorable performance metrics and strategic advancements. The company has shown a slight increase in carloads year-over-year, with notable gains in bulk and industrial volumes, despite a decline in premium carloads. This positive trend is expected to continue, driven by a mix of domestic intermodal growth and a less severe decline in international intermodal volumes than previously anticipated.
Additionally, Union Pacific is on track for year-over-year improvement in its operating ratio, indicating enhanced operational efficiency. The recent agreement with the SMART-TD union, which ensures job security for employees during merger proceedings, further strengthens the company’s labor relations. These factors, along with a strategic pause in share buybacks during M&A activities, contribute to Hoexter’s confidence in maintaining a Buy rating with a price objective of $271, reflecting a valuation that aligns with industry trends.
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