(RTTNews) - Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) announced earnings for fourth quarter that dropped from last year.
The company's profit totaled $1.40 billion, or $2.02 per share. This compares with $1.55 billion, or $2.12 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $2.04 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter fell 9.5% to $5.21 billion from $5.76 billion last year.
Union Pacific Corp. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q4): $1.40 Bln. vs. $1.55 Bln. last year. -EPS (Q4): $2.02 vs. $2.12 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $2.04 -Revenue (Q4): $5.21 Bln vs. $5.76 Bln last year.
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