Union Pacific: Buy for Durable Cash Flow, Modernization Tailwinds, and a Reliable Yield
Union Pacific offers a mix of predictable free cash flow, a 2.15% yield, and a clear operational tailwind from a $1.2B locomotive modernization program. Valuation is reasonable for a high-quality railroad - P/E about 21 and FCF yield ~3.6% - and the pullback from recent highs creates a practical entry. Risks include leverage, regulatory uncertainty…