Union Pacific Reports Record Third Quarter Results
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Third Quarter Results
- Diluted earnings per share of $2.15 increased 43 percent.
- Operating income totaled $2.3 billion, up 9 percent.
- Operating ratio of 61.7 percent, flat with third quarter 2017 (see footnote 1).
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 third quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or a third quarter record $2.15 per diluted share. This compares to $1.2 billion, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2017.
"While we reported solid financial results, we did not make the service and productivity gains that we expected during the quarter. However, we are making progress implementing our new Unified Plan 2020 and we are well positioned to drive improvement going forward," said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific chairman, president and chief executive officer. "I am confident we have the right people and plans in place to improve our operations, provide more reliable service for our customers, and achieve industry-leading financial performance."
Third Quarter Summary
Operating revenue of $5.9 billion was up 10 percent in the third quarter 2018 compared to the third quarter 2017. Third quarter carloads increased 6 percent compared to 2017. Volume increases in industrial, premium, and agricultural products more than offset declines in energy. In addition:
- Quarterly freight revenue improved 10 percent compared to the third quarter 2017, as volume growth, higher fuel surcharge revenue, and core pricing gains were partially offset by negative mix of traffic.
- Union Pacific's 61.7 percent operating ratio was flat (see footnote) compared to the third quarter 2017.
- The $2.38 per gallon average quarterly diesel fuel price in the third quarter 2018 was 34 percent higher than the third quarter 2017.
- Quarterly train speed, as reported to the Association of American Railroads, was 24.0 mph, 6 percent slower than the third quarter 2017.
- Union Pacific's year-to-date reportable personal injury rate of 0.77 per 200,000 employee hours improved 1 percent compared to the year-to-date rate achieved in 2017.
- The Company repurchased 2.2 million shares in the third quarter 2018.
Summary of Third Quarter Freight Revenues
- Energy up 1 percent
- Agricultural Products up 6 percent
- Industrial up 13 percent
- Premium up 18 percent
Outlook
"Looking ahead, I am confident that the recent progress we have made on our Unified Plan 2020 will accelerate in the near term. As we move forward with its implementation, along with other G55 + 0 initiatives, we will regain our productivity momentum and improve the value proposition for all of our stakeholders," Fritz said.
Footnote 1: Certain prior period amounts have been adjusted for the retrospective adoption of Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 related to the presentation of the components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs.
Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call
Union Pacific will host its third quarter 2018 earnings release presentation live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be webcast live over the internet on Union Pacific's website at www.up.com/investor. Alternatively, the webcast can be accessed directly through the following link. Participants may join the conference call by dialing 877/407-8293 (or for international participants, 201/689-8349).
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. In the past 10 years, 2008-2017, Union Pacific invested approximately $34 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Energy, Industrial and Premium. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
Supplemental financial information is attached.
This presentation and related materials contain statements about the Company's future that are not statements of historical fact, including specifically the statements regarding the Company's expectations with respect to economic conditions; its ability to generate financial returns; improve resource productivity; enhancing the customer experience; implementing corporate strategies; and providing excellent service to its customers and returns to its shareholders. These statements are, or will be, forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements also generally include, without limitation, information or statements regarding: projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to the Company's and its subsidiaries' business, financial, and operational results, and future economic performance; and management's beliefs, expectations, goals, and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages, | 3rd Quarter | Year-to-Date | |||||||||||
For the Periods Ended September 30, | 2018 | 2017 | % | 2018 | 2017 | % | |||||||
Operating Revenues | |||||||||||||
Freight revenues | $ | 5,558 | $ | 5,050 | 10 | % | $ | 15,997 | $ | 14,750 | 8 | % | |
Other | 370 | 358 | 3 | 1,078 | 1,040 | 4 | |||||||
Total operating revenues | 5,928 | 5,408 | 10 | 17,075 | 15,790 | 8 | |||||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits* | 1,262 | 1,237 | 2 | 3,776 | 3,703 | 2 | |||||||
Fuel | 659 | 450 | 46 | 1,891 | 1,344 | 41 | |||||||
Purchased services and materials | 632 | 615 | 3 | 1,861 | 1,778 | 5 | |||||||
Depreciation | 547 | 528 | 4 | 1,636 | 1,573 | 4 | |||||||
Equipment and other rents | 272 | 275 | (1) | 803 | 824 | (3) | |||||||
Other | 287 | 230 | 25 | 801 | 709 | 13 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,659 | 3,335 | 10 | 10,768 | 9,931 | 8 | |||||||
Operating Income | 2,269 | 2,073 | 9 | 6,307 | 5,859 | 8 | |||||||
Other income* | 48 | 90 | (47) | 48 | 212 | (77) | |||||||
Interest expense | (241) | (180) | 34 | (630) | (531) | 19 | |||||||
Income before income taxes | 2,076 | 1,983 | 5 | 5,725 | 5,540 | 3 | |||||||
Income taxes | (483) | (789) | (39) | (1,313) | (2,106) | (38) | |||||||
Net Income | $ | 1,593 | $ | 1,194 | 33 | % | $ | 4,412 | $ | 3,434 | 28 | % | |
Share and Per Share | |||||||||||||
Earnings per share - basic | $ | 2.16 | $ | 1.50 | 44 | % | $ | 5.82 | $ | 4.27 | 36 | % | |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 2.15 | $ | 1.50 | 43 | $ | 5.79 | $ | 4.26 | 36 | |||
Weighted average number of shares - basic | 737.4 | 794.5 | (7) | 758.1 | 803.4 | (6) | |||||||
Weighted average number of shares - diluted | 740.9 | 797.6 | (7) | 761.4 | 806.5 | (6) | |||||||
Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.605 | 32 | $ | 2.26 | $ | 1.815 | 25 | |||
Operating Ratio* | 61.7% | 61.7% | - | pts | 63.1% | 62.9% | 0.2 | pts | |||||
Effective Tax Rate | 23.3% | 39.8% | (16.5) | pts | 22.9% | 38.0% | (15.1) | pts | |||||
* | Certain prior period amounts have been adjusted for the retrospective adoption of Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 related to the presentation of the components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs. |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | |||||||||||||
Freight Revenues Statistics (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
3rd Quarter | Year-to-Date | ||||||||||||
For the Periods Ended September 30, | 2018 | 2017 | % | 2018 | 2017 | % | |||||||
Freight Revenues (Millions) | |||||||||||||
Agricultural Products | $ | 1,133 | $ | 1,072 | 6 | % | $ | 3,345 | $ | 3,230 | 4 | % | |
Energy | 1,214 | 1,204 | 1 | 3,498 | 3,285 | 6 | |||||||
Industrial | 1,497 | 1,324 | 13 | 4,274 | 3,922 | 9 | |||||||
Premium | 1,714 | 1,450 | 18 | 4,880 | 4,313 | 13 | |||||||
Total | $ | 5,558 | $ | 5,050 | 10 | % | $ | 15,997 | $ | 14,750 | 8 | % | |
Revenue Carloads (Thousands) | |||||||||||||
Agricultural Products | 285 | 280 | 2 | % | 849 | 859 | (1) | % | |||||
Energy | 440 | 448 | (2) | 1,246 | 1,234 | 1 | |||||||
Industrial | 458 | 419 | 9 | 1,321 | 1,249 | 6 | |||||||
Premium [a] | 1,133 | 1,041 | 9 | 3,250 | 3,079 | 6 | |||||||
Total | 2,316 | 2,188 | 6 | % | 6,666 | 6,421 | 4 | % | |||||
Average Revenue per Car | |||||||||||||
Agricultural Products | $ | 3,973 | $ | 3,827 | 4 | % | $ | 3,939 | $ | 3,760 | 5 | % | |
Energy | 2,757 | 2,690 | 2 | 2,807 | 2,663 | 5 | |||||||
Industrial | 3,269 | 3,159 | 3 | 3,236 | 3,140 | 3 | |||||||
Premium | 1,513 | 1,392 | 9 | 1,501 | 1,401 | 7 | |||||||
Average | $ | 2,399 | $ | 2,307 | 4 | % | $ | 2,400 | $ | 2,297 | 4 | % | |
[a] | For intermodal shipments each container or trailer equals one carload. |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited) | ||||
Sep. 30, | Dec. 31, | |||
Millions, Except Percentages | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,810 | $ | 1,275 |
Short-term investments | 90 | 90 | ||
Other current assets | 2,916 | 2,641 | ||
Investments | 1,887 | 1,809 | ||
Net properties | 52,210 | 51,605 | ||
Other assets | 399 | 386 | ||
Total assets | $ | 59,312 | $ | 57,806 |
Liabilities and Common Shareholders' Equity | ||||
Debt due within one year | $ | 1,468 | $ | 800 |
Other current liabilities | 3,061 | 3,139 | ||
Debt due after one year | 20,943 | 16,144 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 11,270 | 10,936 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 1,925 | 1,931 | ||
Total liabilities | 38,667 | 32,950 | ||
Total common shareholders' equity | 20,645 | 24,856 | ||
Total liabilities and common shareholders' equity | $ | 59,312 | $ | 57,806 |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | ||||
Millions, | Year-to-Date | |||
For the Periods Ended September 30, | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Operating Activities | ||||
Net income | $ | 4,412 | $ | 3,434 |
Depreciation | 1,636 | 1,573 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 312 | 514 | ||
Other - net | 14 | (123) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 6,374 | 5,398 | ||
Investing Activities | ||||
Capital investments | (2,428) | (2,379) | ||
Purchases of short-term investments | (90) | (90) | ||
Maturities of short-term investments | 90 | 60 | ||
Other - net | (6) | 149 | ||
Cash used in investing activities | (2,434) | (2,260) | ||
Financing Activities | ||||
Share repurchase programs | (7,024) | (2,882) | ||
Debt issued | 6,992 | 2,285 | ||
Debt repaid | (1,807) | (471) | ||
Dividends paid | (1,716) | (1,460) | ||
Net issuance of commercial paper | 195 | - | ||
Other - net | (45) | (40) | ||
Cash used in financing activities | (3,405) | (2,568) | ||
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 535 | 570 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,275 | 1,277 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 1,810 | $ | 1,847 |
Free Cash Flow* | ||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 6,374 | $ | 5,398 |
Cash used in investing activities | (2,434) | (2,260) | ||
Dividends paid | (1,716) | (1,460) | ||
Free cash flow | $ | 2,224 | $ | 1,678 |
* | Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure; however, we believe this measure is important to management and investors in evaluating our financial performance and measures our ability to generate cash without additional external financing. |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | |||||||||||
Operating and Performance Statistics (unaudited) | |||||||||||
3rd Quarter | Year-to-Date | ||||||||||
For the Periods Ended September 30, | 2018 | 2017 | % | 2018 | 2017 | % | |||||
Operating/Performance Statistics | |||||||||||
Gross ton-miles (GTMs) (millions) | 240,183 | 229,791 | 5 | % | 698,050 | 671,547 | 4 | % | |||
Employees (average) | 42,323 | 42,056 | 1 | 42,057 | 42,127 | - | |||||
GTMs (millions) per employee | 5.67 | 5.46 | 4 | 16.60 | 15.94 | 4 | |||||
Locomotive Fuel Statistics | |||||||||||
Average fuel price per gallon consumed | $ 2.38 | $ 1.77 | 34 | % | $ 2.27 | $ 1.74 | 30 | % | |||
Fuel consumed in gallons (millions) | 266 | 245 | 9 | 803 | 744 | 8 | |||||
Fuel consumption rate* | 1.109 | 1.063 | 4 | 1.151 | 1.107 | 4 | |||||
AAR Reported Performance Measures | |||||||||||
Average train speed (miles per hour) | 24.0 | 25.4 | (6) | % | 24.5 | 25.5 | (4) | % | |||
Average terminal dwell time (hours) | 29.3 | 30.0 | (2) | 30.6 | 29.6 | 3 | |||||
Revenue Ton-Miles (Millions) | |||||||||||
Agricultural Products | 25,911 | 24,708 | 5 | % | 76,992 | 75,944 | 1 | % | |||
Energy | 45,190 | 46,032 | (2) | 129,154 | 126,535 | 2 | |||||
Industrial | 25,899 | 24,467 | 6 | 75,939 | 73,615 | 3 | |||||
Premium | 26,313 | 23,763 | 11 | 76,264 | 71,777 | 6 | |||||
Total | 123,313 | 118,970 | 4 | % | 358,349 | 347,871 | 3 | % | |||
* | Fuel consumption is computed as follows: gallons of fuel consumed divided by gross ton-miles in thousands. |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) | ||||||||
2018 | ||||||||
Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages, | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | Year-to-Date | ||||
Operating Revenues | ||||||||
Freight revenues | $ | 5,122 | $ | 5,317 | $ | 5,558 | $ | 15,997 |
Other revenues | 353 | 355 | 370 | 1,078 | ||||
Total operating revenues | 5,475 | 5,672 | 5,928 | 17,075 | ||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Compensation and benefits | 1,273 | 1,241 | 1,262 | 3,776 | ||||
Fuel | 589 | 643 | 659 | 1,891 | ||||
Purchased services and materials | 599 | 630 | 632 | 1,861 | ||||
Depreciation | 543 | 546 | 547 | 1,636 | ||||
Equipment and other rents | 266 | 265 | 272 | 803 | ||||
Other | 266 | 248 | 287 | 801 | ||||
Total operating expenses | 3,536 | 3,573 | 3,659 | 10,768 | ||||
Operating Income | 1,939 | 2,099 | 2,269 | 6,307 | ||||
Other income/(expense) | (42) | 42 | 48 | 48 | ||||
Interest expense | (186) | (203) | (241) | (630) | ||||
Income before income taxes | 1,711 | 1,938 | 2,076 | 5,725 | ||||
Income taxes | (401) | (429) | (483) | (1,313) | ||||
Net Income | $ | 1,310 | $ | 1,509 | $ | 1,593 | $ | 4,412 |
Share and Per Share | ||||||||
Earnings per share - basic | $ | 1.69 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 2.16 | $ | 5.82 |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 1.68 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 2.15 | $ | 5.79 |
Weighted average number of shares - basic | 776.4 | 760.5 | 737.4 | 758.1 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares - diluted | 779.6 | 763.7 | 740.9 | 761.4 | ||||
Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 2.26 |
Operating Ratio | 64.6% | 63.0% | 61.7% | 63.1% | ||||
Effective Tax Rate | 23.4% | 22.1% | 23.3% | 22.9% | ||||
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | ||||||||
Freight Revenues Statistics (unaudited) | ||||||||
2018 | ||||||||
1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | Year-to-Date | |||||
Freight Revenues (Millions) | ||||||||
Agricultural Products | $ | 1,098 | $ | 1,114 | $ | 1,133 | $ | 3,345 |
Energy | 1,173 | 1,111 | 1,214 | 3,498 | ||||
Industrial | 1,340 | 1,437 | 1,497 | 4,274 | ||||
Premium | 1,511 | 1,655 | 1,714 | 4,880 | ||||
Total | $ | 5,122 | $ | 5,317 | $ | 5,558 | $ | 15,997 |
Revenue Carloads (Thousands) | ||||||||
Agricultural Products | 279 | 285 | 285 | 849 | ||||
Energy | 419 | 387 | 440 | 1,246 | ||||
Industrial | 411 | 452 | 458 | 1,321 | ||||
Premium [a] | 1,016 | 1,101 | 1,133 | 3,250 | ||||
Total | 2,125 | 2,225 | 2,316 | 6,666 | ||||
Average Revenue per Car | ||||||||
Agricultural Products | $ | 3,942 | $ | 3,903 | $ | 3,973 | $ | 3,939 |
Energy | 2,799 | 2,874 | 2,757 | 2,807 | ||||
Industrial | 3,262 | 3,178 | 3,269 | 3,236 | ||||
Premium | 1,487 | 1,503 | 1,513 | 1,501 | ||||
Average | $ | 2,411 | $ | 2,389 | $ | 2,399 | $ | 2,400 |
[a] | For intermodal shipments each container or trailer equals one carload. |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES | ||||
Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliation to GAAP | ||||
Adjusted Debt / Adjusted EBITDA* | ||||
Millions, Except Ratios | Sep. 30, | Dec. 31, | ||
for the Trailing Twelve Months Ended [a] | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net income | $ | 11,690 | $ | 10,712 |
Less: | ||||
Other income | 81 | 245 | ||
Add: | ||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | (3,873) | (3,080) | ||
Depreciation | 2,168 | 2,105 | ||
Interest expense | 818 | 719 | ||
EBITDA | $ | 10,722 | $ | 10,211 |
Interest on present value of operating leases | 85 | 98 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA (a) | $ | 10,807 | $ | 10,309 |
Debt | $ | 22,411 | $ | 16,944 |
Net present value of operating leases | 1,929 | 2,140 | ||
Unfunded pension and OPEB, net of taxes of $137 and $238 | 452 | 396 | ||
Adjusted debt (b) | $ | 24,792 | $ | 19,480 |
Adjusted debt / Adjusted EBITDA (b/a) | 2.3 | 1.9 | ||
[a] | The trailing twelve months income statement information ended September 30, 2018 is recalculated by taking the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, subtracting the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and adding the nine months ended September 30, 2018. |
* | Total debt plus net present value of operating leases plus after-tax unfunded pension and OPEB obligation divided by net income less income tax benefit and other income plus depreciation, interest expense, and interest on present value of operating leases. Operating leases were discounted using 4.4% at September 30, 2018, and 4.6% at December 31, 2017. Adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and interest on present value of operating leases) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure by SEC Regulation G and Item 10 of SEC Regulation S-K and may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner. We believe this measure is important to management and investors in evaluating the Company's ability to sustain given debt levels (including leases) with the cash generated from operations. In addition, a comparable measure is used by rating agencies when reviewing the Company's credit rating. Adjusted debt to Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income. The table above provides reconciliations from net income to adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDA. |
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