Valuation check: UNP's profit margin is 29.33%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%.
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Union Pacific (UNP) currently reports a profit margin of 29.33% as of June 2026. That compares with 28.91% in the prior-year period — up 1.5% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. Use the charts on this page to explore Union Pacific's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Union Pacific's profit margin increased from 28.91% to 29.33% — a 1.5% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Union Pacific's profit margin of 29.33% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. That is roughly 184.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Union Pacific's current 29.33% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.33%) and against UNP's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 29.33%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.33%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Union Pacific, and consider following UNP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.