- Union Pacific press release (NYSE:UNP): Q1 GAAP EPS of $2.69 beats by $0.16.
- Revenue of $6.03B (-0.5% Y/Y) beats by $50M.
- Operating revenue of $6.0 billion was flat driven by core pricing gains and business mix offset by reduced fuel surcharge revenue and lower volume.
- Freight revenue excluding fuel surcharge revenue grew 4% as revenue carloads declined 1%.
- Operating ratio was 60.7%, an improvement of 140 basis points. Lower fuel prices during the quarter negatively impacted the operating ratio 60 basis points.
- Quarterly freight car velocity was 203 daily miles per car, a 4% improvement.
- Quarterly locomotive productivity was 135 gross ton-miles (GTMs) per horsepower day, a 10% improvement.
- Average maximum train length was 9,287 feet, a 1% increase.
- Quarterly workforce productivity improved 1% to 1,000 car miles per employee.
- Fuel consumption rate of 1.115, measured in gallons of fuel per thousand GTMs, improved 1%.
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2024 Outlook
Updated
- Profitability outlook gaining momentum with strong service product, improving network efficiency, and solid pricing
- Restarting share repurchases in second quarter
- Volume outlook muted by international intermodal business loss, lower coal demand, and soft economic conditions
- Pricing dollars in excess of inflation dollars
- No change to long-term capital allocation strategy
- Capital plan of $3.4 billion
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