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Union Pacific’s Q3 2016 Earnings Preview: Lower Shipments And Fuel Surcharge Revenue To Adversely Impact Results
We expect Union Pacific’s Q3 2016 results to be adversely affected by a decline in revenue, as a result of lower shipment volumes and fuel surcharge revenue. A steep decline in Union Pacific’s coal shipments, due to weak demand for t...
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How Would The Implementation Of The Clean Power Plan Impact Union Pacific?
The Federal Government’s Clean Power Plan has serious implications for companies involved in mining and transportation of coal. The Clean Power Plan is a part of the Federal Government’s efforts to reduce U.S. carbon dioxide emissions...
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Union Pacific’s Q2 2016 Earnings Review: Top Line Headwinds Take Their Toll On Results
Union Pacific’s Q2 2016 earnings per share declined 15% year-over-year as a result of a decline in revenue due to lower shipments and fuel surcharge revenue. The decline in coal shipments was particularly severe due to a fall in demand for ...
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Union Pacific’s Q2 2016 Earnings Preview: Lower Shipments And Fuel Surcharge Revenue To Weigh On Results
We expect Union Pacific’s Q2 2016 results to be adversely affected by top line headwinds, resulting from a decline in shipment volumes and fuel surcharge revenue. A sharp decline in coal shipments, as a result of weak demand for the commodi...
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How Do Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, And CSX Compare In Terms Of Efficiency Of Their Rail Networks?
In order to compare the efficiency of the rail networks of the three rail companies covered by Trefis, we will look at the following metrics of rail network performance. Average Train Speed – This metric refers to the average speed of a tr...
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Which Are The Prominent Growth Areas For Rail Companies This Year?
The year 2016 has been characterized by top line pressure for rail companies, as a result of weakness in the shipments of most commodity groups. Nearing the midway point in the year, total rail traffic has fallen around 8% year-over-year. Weaknes...
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Railroad Industry Snapshot: Cost Reduction In Focus Amid Top Line Pressure
The railroad industry is experiencing top line pressure, with three prominent rail companies covered by Trefis expected to report a decline in revenue in 2016. This is largely due to a decline in shipments, mostly due to a sharp decline in coal s...
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Union Pacific’s Q1 2016 Earnings Review: Cost Reductions Partially Offset Impact Of Top Line Headwinds
Union Pacific’s earnings per share declined 11% year-over-year in Q1 primarily as a result of a decline in revenue driven by lower coal shipments and lower fuel surcharge revenue. Though the company’s cost reduction initiatives and lo...
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Union Pacific’s Q1 2016 Earnings Preview: Decline In Shipment Volumes And Fuel Surcharge Revenue To Negatively Impact Results
Union Pacific is scheduled to report its earnings on April 21st. We believe top-line headwinds in the form of lower shipment volumes and fuel surcharge revenue negatively impacted Union Pacific’s Q1 revenue and profitability, though lower ...
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How Did The Decline In Shipments And Oil Prices Impact Union Pacific’s Operating Ratio In 2015?
A 6% decline in shipment volumes, and a decline in fuel surcharge revenue due to lower oil prices, negatively impacted Union Pacific’s revenue in 2015. However, a decline in fuel expenses due to lower fuel prices and shipment volumes, offse...
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Union Pacific Corporation: A Look Back At The Year 2015
Union Pacific’s revenue declined by 9% year-over-year, whereas lower fuel costs and productivity improvements boosted the EBITDA margin by 180 basis points. Lower fuel costs and productivity improvements boosted the EBITDA marg...
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What Would Be The Impact Of A 100 Basis Points Decline In Union Pacific’s Share Of U.S. Rail Intermodal Shipments?
The completion of the Panama Canal expansion in 2016 is expected to boost container traffic at East Coast ports at the expense of West Coast ports, adversely impacting rail companies operating in the Western U.S., such as Union Pacific. As a resu...
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What Is Union Pacific’s Fundamental Value Based On 2015 Results?
Have more questions about Union Pacific? See the links below. What Is Union Pacific’s Revenue And EBITDA Breakdown? How Has Union Pacific’s Revenue Composition Changed Over The Last 5 Years? By What Percentage Did Union Pacif...
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How Will Union Pacific’s Revenue Composition Change By 2020?
Have more questions about Union Pacific? See the links below. What Is Union Pacific’s Revenue And EBITDA Breakdown? What Is Union Pacific’s Fundamental Value Based On 2015 Results? By What Percentage Did Union Pacific’s...
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How Has Union Pacific’s Revenue Composition Changed Over The Last 5 Years?
Have more questions about Union Pacific? See the links below. What Is Union Pacific’s Revenue And EBITDA Breakdown? What Is Union Pacific’s Fundamental Value Based On 2015 Results? By What Percentage Did Union Pacific’s...
