UNP monthly performance report
Monthly UNP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
UNP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) closed August 2026 at $295.54, up 1.17% for the month and +32.55% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UNP is +27.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +17.58% versus its 200-day moving average ($251.34), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UNP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −42.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 75.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Union Pacific Corporation ended August 2026 at $295.54, posting a monthly return of +1.17%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.88%.
The current quarter stands at +10.20% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +17.58% versus the 200-day moving average ($251.34).
Year-to-date, UNP is +27.76% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +14.88%. The stock is currently −6.45% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.93%.
| Period | UNP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.27% | −0.20% | −0.07% |
| 1 Week | +0.37% | +3.90% | −3.53% |
| 1 Month | +1.17% | +3.05% | −1.88% |
| 3 Months | +9.67% | +7.11% | +2.56% |