Company / Operating Margin
Union Pacific Corporation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
40.2%
FY2025
5-year range
37.6% / 40.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 304
Industrials
What the data says
Among 304 Industrials companies, Union Pacific Corporation is in the top 2% for operating margin. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 36.3% in FY2018 to 149.8% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
40.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -109.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 37.6% to 40.2% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -109.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in IndustrialsTop 2% of 304This company 40.2% Sector average -842.8%
▼
+104.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 0.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 882.9pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 28.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 40.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 40.2% | +0.3% |
| FY2024 | 40.1% | +6.4% |
| FY2023 | 37.6% | -6.1% |
| FY2022 | 40.1% | +1.8% |
| FY2021 | 39.4% | -73.7% |
| FY2020 | 149.8% | +292.6% |
| FY2019 | 38.2% | +5.1% |
| FY2018 | 36.3% | -1.6% |
| FY2017 | 36.9% | +1.2% |
| FY2016 | 36.5% | +7.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026