Road & Rail
Union Pacific delivered solid Q1 2026 results with revenue up 3.2% to $6.22B and net income up 4.6% to $1.70B, while maintaining a best-in-class operating margin near 39.5% and generating $2.44B in operating cash flow.
Key risk: High Leverage and Debt Load
Union Pacific carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59, reflecting substantial long-term debt relative to equity. While the railroad's stable cash flows support this leverage, rising interest rates or an economic downturn could pressure debt servicing capacity and limit financial flexibility.
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