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Union Pacific: A Blue Chip Dividend Stock To Board Now
Summary
- Union Pacific is a bet on the continued economic vibrancy of America.
- Core pricing gains and increased volumes weren't enough to top analysts' expectations in Q2. Improved operating efficiency helped deliver excellent diluted EPS growth, though.
- Union Pacific's A-rated balance sheet is supported by a reasonable and strengthening adjusted debt-to-EBITDA ratio.
- The stock could be trading 7% below fair value.
- Union Pacific appears poised to generate 10% annual total returns by the end of 2026.
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