Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Payables turnover 11.91 10.90 11.74 11.12 13.33 10.73 10.28 10.04 11.11 11.94 12.89 11.89 12.43 12.12 13.78 12.31 11.99 13.40 13.14 12.56
Number of days of payables days 30.65 33.50 31.09 32.82 27.38 34.03 35.49 36.35 32.87 30.58 28.31 30.71 29.37 30.11 26.49 29.64 30.44 27.23 27.77 29.06

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 11.91
= 30.65

To analyze Union Pacific Corp.'s number of days of payables, we would require specific data for each respective quarter. Without the actual figures for the number of days of payables in each quarter listed in the table provided, it is not possible to calculate or interpret this financial ratio.

This financial metric helps assess the number of days a company takes to pay its suppliers/vendors for goods or services received. A longer number of days of payables may indicate that the company is taking longer to settle its payables, potentially signaling cash flow or liquidity issues. Conversely, a shorter number of days of payables could suggest strong bargaining power with suppliers or efficient cash management.

To provide a comprehensive analysis of Union Pacific Corp.'s number of days of payables, please provide the specific data for each quarter listed in the table. This information will enable a detailed assessment of the company's payment practices and financial health in terms of managing its payables effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Union Pacific Corporation
UNP
30.65
CSX Corporation
CSX
97.22
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
147.44

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Union Pacific Corporation Average Payables Payment Period (Quarterly Data)