Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Union Pacific Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
38.6%
FY2025
5-year range
31.5% / 43.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
Among 330 Industrials companies, Union Pacific Corporation is in the top 6% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 19.2% in FY2017 to 52.4% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
38.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 43.1% to 38.6% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +7.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +7.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+295.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 3.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 28.9pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 38.6% | -3.3% |
| FY2024 | 40.0% | -7.4% |
| FY2023 | 43.1% | +36.8% |
| FY2022 | 31.5% | -3.4% |
| FY2021 | 32.6% | +3.5% |
| FY2020 | 31.5% | -39.9% |
| FY2019 | 52.4% | +153.0% |
| FY2018 | 20.7% | +8.0% |
| FY2017 | 19.2% | -26.1% |
| FY2016 | 26.0% | +22.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026