UNP monthly performance report
Check UNP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
UNP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) closed September 2026 at $279.37, down 7.08% for the month and +26.78% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UNP is +20.77%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.64% versus its 200-day moving average ($261.98), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UNP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −40.63%, with a relative strength index reading of 76.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Union Pacific Corporation ended September 2026 at $279.37, posting a monthly return of −7.08%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.39%.
The current quarter stands at +2.71% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.64% versus the 200-day moving average ($261.98).
Year-to-date, UNP is +20.77% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +9.07%. The stock is currently −11.56% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.93%.
| Period | UNP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.10% | −0.12% | −0.98% |
| 1 Week | −1.77% | −0.34% | −1.43% |
| 1 Month | −7.08% | −0.70% | −6.39% |
| 3 Months | +4.46% | +2.80% | +1.66% |
| 6 Months | +15.23% | +13.85% | +1.38% |
| YTD | +20.77% | +11.70% | +9.07% |
| 12 Months | +26.78% | +15.01% | +11.77% |
| 3 Years | +31.07% | +71.69% | −40.63% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2023 | +13.39% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +12.71% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +11.07% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +9.05% |
| #5 | Dec 2023 | +9.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −8.71% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −8.44% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −7.68% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −7.08% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −6.79% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.61% |
| Q3 2025 | +2.73% |
| Q4 2025 | −2.14% |
| Q1 2026 | +4.89% |
| Q2 2026 | +12.11% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.71% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +18.62% |
| 2024 | −7.16% |
| 2025 | +1.44% |
| 2026 | +20.77% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $315.90 (2026-07-23) |
| 52-Week Low | $214.32 (2025-09-15) |
| Current Price | $279.37 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $261.98 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.64% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −18.93% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.56% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 76.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −40.63% |
| RS Peak | 107.6 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 65.5 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was UNP's return for this report period?
UNP returned −7.08% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has UNP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD UNP: +20.77% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is UNP's 12-month return?
+26.78% over the trailing 12 months.
Is UNP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.64% versus 200DMA ($261.98).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−18.93% on 2025-04-08.