Forward PE Ratio: 22.22
The forward PE ratio is 22.22 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (22.22) = Close Price ($285.04) / Consensus Forward EPS ($12.65)
UNP Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
22.22
UNP Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Union Pacific Corporation
Market Cap
$169.23B
Forward PE Ratio
22.22
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $169.23B | 22.22 |
| Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)vs › | $173.45B | 31.71 |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $175.88B | N/A |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $160.05B | 32.99 |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)vs › | $157.58B | 29.97 |
| Siemens Energy AG (SMEGF)vs › | $155.77B | 34.89 |
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY)vs › | $190.63B | 30.55 |
| Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)vs › | $124.42B | 48.96 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs › | $119.68B | 30.01 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vs › | $119.49B | 17.63 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
23.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
22.2
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $12.65 implies +4.2% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $12.14.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $285.04 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $12.65 | $12.45 – $12.90 | 14 | 22.5x |
| 2027-12-31 | $13.78 | $13.15 – $14.15 | 15 | 20.7x |
| 2028-12-31 | $15.15 | $14.48 – $15.77 | 6 | 18.8x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The forward PE ratio for UNP stock is 22.22.
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About Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation, a prominent American railway enterprise, conducts its primary operations through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company. The company provides extensive freight transportation services for a wide array of commodities. Its diverse cargo includes agricultural products like grain, fertilizers, and refrigerated foods; energy resources such as coal, renewables, petroleum, and liquid petroleum gases; and industrial materials encompassing construction products, chemicals, plastics, forest products, metals, ores, soda ash, and sand. Union Pacific also facilitates the movement of finished automobiles, automotive parts, and general merchandise in intermodal containers, serving a varied clientele that spans agricultural processors, energy producers, and industrial manufacturers. As of December 31, 2021, the company's vast rail network stretched 32,452 route miles, strategically connecting major ports along the Pacific and Gulf Coasts with crucial gateways throughout the Midwestern and Eastern United States. Established in 1862, Union Pacific Corporation is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Vincenzo James Vena