Summary
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) reported its second quarter 2009 results, with net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009, at $468 million, or $0.92 per diluted share. This represents a decrease compared to the same period in 2008, where net income was $531 million, or $1.02 per diluted share. The decline is largely attributable to a significant drop in operating revenues, primarily driven by a 22% reduction in freight volume, reflecting the challenging economic environment impacting demand across most market sectors. Despite the revenue decline, Union Pacific implemented cost-saving measures, including workforce reductions and the idling of locomotives and freight cars, which helped to mitigate the impact on profitability. The company also benefited from lower fuel prices and a substantial pre-tax gain of $116 million from a real estate transaction in Colorado. Operating expenses decreased by 30% year-over-year for the quarter, largely due to lower fuel costs and reduced compensation and benefits. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, net income was $830 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, down from $974 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, in the prior year. The company's financial position remains solid, with a debt-to-capital ratio of 38.4% at June 30, 2009. The company also generated positive free cash flow, underscoring its operational resilience amidst economic headwinds.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $3.30B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.56B |
| Operating Income | $748.00M |
| Interest Expense | $150.00M |
| Net Income | $465.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.46 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.46 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.01B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.01B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income decreased to $468 million ($0.92/share) in Q2 2009 from $531 million ($1.02/share) in Q2 2008, primarily due to a 28% drop in operating revenues.
- 2Freight revenue declined 28% to $3,121 million in Q2 2009, driven by a 22% reduction in carloads across most commodity groups, reflecting weak economic demand.
- 3Operating expenses decreased significantly by 30% to $2,552 million in Q2 2009, largely due to a 68% decrease in fuel costs and cost-saving measures like workforce reductions (10% lower employee count).
- 4A notable pre-tax gain of $116 million from the sale of land in Colorado positively impacted Q2 2009 earnings.
- 5The company improved operational efficiency, with average train speed increasing by 20% in Q2 2009 compared to the prior year.
- 6Diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009, were $1.64, down from $1.87 in the same period of 2008.
- 7The company maintained a solid financial position with a debt-to-capital ratio of 38.4% as of June 30, 2009.