UNP · 8-K · 20261022PR000319
Net Income and Profitability
UNION PACIFIC CORP · 2026-10-22 · Importance 47 · Surprise 22 · From source text
Third-quarter 2026 net income increased 16% to $2.076 billion from $1.788 billion in the prior-year quarter. Diluted EPS rose 16% to $3.49, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 15% to $3.53. Income before income taxes increased 18% to $2.726 billion, supported by 15% higher operating income and 5% lower interest expense of $312 million.
Key facts
- Union Pacific reported third quarter 2026 net income of $2.1 billion, up 16% versus third quarter 2025 net income of $1.8 billion. source
- Union Pacific reported third quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.49, up 16% versus third quarter 2025. source
- Union Pacific reported third quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $3.53, up 15% versus adjusted third quarter 2025 diluted EPS of $3.08. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | positive | realized | +4.4% | Union Pacific reported third quarter 2026 net income of $2.1 billion, up 16% versus third quarter 2025 net income of $1.8 billion. |