Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Payables turnover 11.53 11.91 13.33 11.11 12.43
Number of days of payables days 31.65 30.65 27.38 32.87 29.37

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 11.53
= 31.65

The number of days of payables for Union Pacific Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the years. It was 29.37 days as of December 31, 2020, increased to 32.87 days by December 31, 2021, decreased to 27.38 days by December 31, 2022, increased again to 30.65 days by December 31, 2023, and slightly rose to 31.65 days by December 31, 2024. These variations indicate changes in the company's payment practices and efficiency in managing its accounts payable. It is essential for the company to closely monitor this metric to ensure optimal cash flow management and vendor relationships.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Union Pacific Corporation
UNP
31.65
CSX Corporation
CSX
97.22
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
139.42

See also:

Union Pacific Corporation Average Payables Payment Period