(Source: Union Pacific press release, January 23, 2025)
On January 23, 2025, Union Pacific Corporation reported 2024 fourth quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.91 per diluted share. These results include $40 million of labor expense related to the ratification of a crew staffing agreement. This compares to 2023 fourth quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.71 per diluted share.
Reported net income for full year 2024 was $6.7 billion, or $11.09 per diluted share. These full year results compare to full year 2023 net income of $6.4 billion, or $10.45 per diluted share.
Highlights:
- Fourth quarter earnings per diluted share of $2.91, up 7%
- Fourth quarter operating ratio of 58.7%
- Full year earnings per diluted share of $11.09, up 6%
- Full year operating ratio of 59.9%
- Full year return on invested capital of 15.8%
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