Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Union Pacific Corporation Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$5.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.9B / $8.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+25.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#9 of 294
Industrials
What the data says
Among 294 Industrials companies, Union Pacific Corporation is in the top 3% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.9B in FY2023 to $8.4B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.4%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $3.9B to $5.9B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -2.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+822.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 25.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #9 out of 294 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded in FY2021.
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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.9B | +25.4% |
| FY2024 | $4.7B | +21.7% |
| FY2023 | $3.9B | -38.7% |
| FY2022 | $6.3B | -24.6% |
| FY2021 | $8.4B | +32.7% |
| FY2020 | $6.3B | +5.6% |
| FY2019 | $6.0B | +20.3% |
| FY2018 | $5.0B | -14.2% |
| FY2017 | $5.8B | +19.6% |
| FY2016 | $4.9B | +36.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026