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Opinions Michael Simpson, CFA
Union Pacific CorpUNPPAST TOP PICKFeb 06, 2015
Michael Simpson, CFAOwned
$121.81
Stock price when the opinion was issued
$256.91
As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.
Transportation
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Great acquisition of Kansas City by CP was a game changer. CNR is the gold standard in North America. US is not in a recession yet, but if it does happen, all the rails will get cheaper. Don't settle for just a 1% differential from the historical average, when you might be able to get it 20% cheaper.
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BUY
Owns shares in company.
Good exposure to US economy.
NEW CEO good for business.
Steady company that is safe investment.
Current share price a good place to buy.
Expecting new highs in share price in 2024/25.
Robert LauzonOwned
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BUY
There's a strong secular tailwind for agriculture as well as capital expenditure to produce greater efficiency. She'd be looking at automation, like Rockwell and Honeywell. Then, how do you move those goods? Look at Union Pacific. There are various ways to play the industrial sector as you move into 2023. She expects capex in private and public levels to pick up in 2023 in the U.S. but also globally even with a (shallow) recession. This is a long-term trend. You can also play this the ETF, GUNR,
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
A transport, which does well during stronger economic times. Setting up for the future, not a bad buy here. He'd prefer to get it in the $180-190s. Shutdown in China has hurt, but this won't last. Globalization is waning, as the risks have become apparent. Will benefit from repatriation of business.
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HOLD
The strike will be resolved, but a strike is the last thing our fragile economy needs. You need the rails to transport all these materials. Remains a long-term hold.
Jim LebenthalOwned
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BUY
Q2 this year heard drumbeats of a recession, but that has since faded. This explains why transports didn't so do well earlier this year. Now, there are lesser fears of a recession. He expects a growth slowdown instead that will lead to expansion in 2023. So, he would own this stock as that activity expand.
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BUY
Was downgraded today. UNP has trouble hiring enough staff and meeting demand. They will figure this out and hire enough specialized staff. Total traffic demand growth in 2021 fell short of their 5% target. Rail shipping margins continue to improve with precision schedule. This is a great place to play in industrials.
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(A Top Pick Feb 14/14. Up 39.1%.) This rail is on the West Coast of the US. Extremely well-managed. Intermodal business is growing, and they are taking share from the trucking industry. Had the 2nd best operating ratio in the 4th quarter. Also, have a part ownership on a railway in Mexico.