Investing.com - Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) reported on Thursday third quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Union Pacific announced earnings per share of $2.57 on revenue of $5.57B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.49 on revenue of $5.43B.
Union Pacific shares are up 9% from the beginning of the year, still down 1.41% from its 52 week high of $231.26 set on May 10. They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 20.77% from the start of the year.
Union Pacific shares lost 0.66% in pre-market trade following the report.
Union Pacific follows other major Transportation sector earnings this month
Union Pacific's report follows an earnings beat by Canadian National Railway on Tuesday, who reported EPS of $1.52 on revenue of $3.59B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.41 on revenue of $3.51B.
CSX had beat expectations on Wednesday with third quarter EPS of $0.43 on revenue of $3.29B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.378 on revenue of $3.07B.
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