Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 9,713,000 | 9,595,000 | 9,356,000 | 9,160,000 | 9,082,000 | 9,087,000 | 9,543,000 | 9,834,000 | 9,917,000 | 9,945,000 | 9,744,000 | 9,722,000 | 9,338,000 | 8,904,000 | 8,503,000 | 7,684,000 | 7,834,000 | 7,928,000 | 8,131,000 | 8,737,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 24,513,000 | 24,228,000 | 23,764,000 | 23,393,000 | 23,193,000 | 23,381,000 | 24,038,000 | 24,298,000 | 23,955,000 | 22,534,000 | 21,746,000 | 21,297,000 | 20,745,000 | 21,212,000 | 20,565,000 | 19,305,000 | 19,533,000 | 19,604,000 | 20,201,000 | 21,553,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 39.62% | 39.60% | 39.37% | 39.16% | 39.16% | 38.86% | 39.70% | 40.47% | 41.40% | 44.13% | 44.81% | 45.65% | 45.01% | 41.98% | 41.35% | 39.80% | 40.11% | 40.44% | 40.25% | 40.54% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $9,713,000K ÷ $24,513,000K
= 39.62%
The operating profit margin of Union Pacific Corporation has shown a relatively consistent performance over the past few years, hovering around the range of 40% to 45%. The margin peaked at 45.65% in March 31, 2022, and hit a low of 38.86% in September 30, 2023. Despite some fluctuations, the company has generally maintained a strong operating profit margin, indicating efficient cost management and revenue generation in its operations. Investors and stakeholders may view this stability positively as it suggests that Union Pacific has been effective in controlling its operating expenses relative to its revenue during the period under review.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
See also:
Union Pacific Corporation Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)