Jefferies Analyzes Union Pacific, Maintains Buy Rating (UNP)

In a research report published today, Jefferies analyzed Union Pacific UNP following Union Pacific's Q4 2010 reported earnings. Jefferies maintained its Buy rating of Union Pacific and price target of $108. In the report, Jefferies states, "We believe the rails have the potential to be material compounders for many years (both in terms of EPS and share performance), even with muted volumes." Further in the report, Jefferies noted that Union Pacific's Q4 EPS of $1.58 were $0.12 above analyst consensus of $1.46, and $0.14 ahead of Jefferies' estimate. Shares of Union Pacific are currently trading at $95.71, up 0.69% from Thursday's market close.