UNP Stock Up 9.3% after 9-Day Win Streak
Union Pacific (UNP) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 9.3% return. The company has gained about $13 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $140 Bil. The stock remains 5.4% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.3% for the S&P 500.
UNP provides railroad transportation services across 32,452 miles in the U.S., specializing in grain, fertilizers, food, refrigerated products, coal, and renewable energy cargo. After this rally, is UNP still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell UNP.
Comparing UNP Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for UNP stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | UNP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 9.3% | 0.8% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 5.4% | 13.3% |
| 2024 | -5.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 21.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -15.9% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has UNP behaved after prior drops? See UNP Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 63 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 21 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 39 | 10 |
| 4D | 7 | 2 |
| 5D | 11 | 5 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 4 |
| Total >=3 D | 63 | 21 |
Key Financials for Union Pacific (UNP)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $24.1 Bil | $24.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $9.1 Bil | $9.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $6.4 Bil | $6.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.0 Bil | $6.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.4 Bil | $2.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.9 Bil |
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