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CLAIM #59743 · Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 23, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2027

Beyond 2026, we remain committed to attaining our 3-year CAGR target of high single-digit to low double-digit EPS growth throughout 2027.

Jennifer Hamann · CFO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2027 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: 3-year cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of adjusted/reported diluted EPS from base year through 2027

It came true if: 3-year EPS CAGR between 7% and 12% (high single-digit to low double-digit)

Where: Company earnings releases and full-year 2027 EPS reported in 10-K / Q4 2027 earnings call

In context

enerated free cash flow of $630 million after making significant investments in the network and returning an industry-leading dividend to our shareholders. Net debt decreased $1.2 billion as we repaid our long-term debt. We ended the quarter with an adjusted debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.5x, while we continue to be A rated by our 3 credit rating agencies. Looking ahead, we are affirming our 2026 outlook. This includes our expectations for reported earnings per share of mid-single-digit growth and operating ratio improvement. Our original diesel fuel estimate of $2.35 per gallon established in January is now much harder to predict as we have seen quite a bit of volatility recently. And all the fuel prices seem to be coming down for the month of April, we will likely average over $4 per gallon. Beyond 2026, we remain committed to attaining our 3-year CAGR target of high single-digit to low double-digit EPS growth throughout 2027. I'll now turn it over to Kenny to provide an update on the business demand. Kenny? Kenny Rocker: Thank you, Jennifer, and good morning. In the first quarter, freight revenue grew 4%. And if you exclude the impact from fuel surcharge, freight revenue increased 3%, both first quarter records. Core pricing gains, higher fuel surcharge revenue and favorable business mix more than offset the 1% lower volume in the quarter. Let's walk through the key drivers. Starting with our bulk segment, revenue for the quarter was up 10% compared to last year, driven by a 12% increase in volume. Strength in coal was driven by sustained utility demand and favorable natural gas pricing supported by strong service execution as well as new business with LCRA, which started in April of last year. In grain, first

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SEC filings for UNP · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.