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Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

October 22, 2020 8:00 AM

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2020 third quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share. This compares to $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2019.

"Our third quarter results represent another step in our company's transformation. We demonstrated our ability to efficiently adjust to a sharp rebound in volume, which increased 19% from the second quarter, while operating expenses, excluding fuel price changes, increased only 11% sequentially," said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The strong financial results and quality service product delivered in the quarter are a testament to the women and men of Union Pacific as they continue to exhibit their commitment and resilience through safe operations."

Third Quarter Summary

Operating revenue of $4.9 billion was down 11% in third quarter 2020, compared to third quarter 2019. Third quarter business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, decreased 4% compared to 2019. Premium volumes increased compared to 2019, while industrial and bulk declined. In addition:

  • Quarterly freight revenue declined 11%, compared to third quarter 2019, as core pricing gains were more than offset by lower volumes, a less favorable business mix, and decreased fuel surcharge revenue.
  • Union Pacific's 58.7% operating ratio, an all-time quarterly record, improved 0.8 points compared to the third quarter 2019. Lower fuel prices positively impacted the operating ratio by 100 basis points.
  • The $1.36 per gallon average quarterly diesel fuel price in third quarter 2020 was 35% lower than third quarter 2019.
  • Union Pacific's reportable personal injury rate was 0.90 per 200,000 employee-hours for the first three quarters 2020, compared to 0.82 for the same period 2019.
  • Quarterly freight car velocity was 220 daily miles per car, a 3% improvement compared to third quarter 2019.
  • Quarterly locomotive productivity was 138 gross ton-miles per horsepower day, an all-time quarterly record and an 11% improvement compared to third quarter 2019.
  • Quarterly workforce productivity was 998 car miles per employee, an all-time quarterly record and a 13% improvement compared to third quarter 2019.
  • Average maximum train length was 8,984 feet, a 13% increase compared to third quarter 2019.

Summary of Third Quarter Freight Revenues

  • Bulk down 12%
  • Industrial down 18%
  • Premium down 1%

2020 Outlook

"The results we are delivering, both operationally and financially, deepen our conviction that the changes we're making to transform our railroad are on target and on track," said Fritz. "An improved customer experience, coupled with a lower cost structure, is opening up new markets and opportunities to grow our business as we win with customers and convert more freight to rail."

Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

Union Pacific will webcast its third quarter 2020 earnings release presentation live at www.up.com/investor and via teleconference on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants may join the conference call by dialing 877-407-8293 (or for international participants, 201-689-8349).

ABOUT UNION PACIFIC

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.

Supplemental financial information is attached.

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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESCondensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages,

3rd Quarter

Year-to-Date

For the Periods Ended September 30,

2020

2019

%

2020

2019

%

Operating Revenues

Freight revenues

$

4,596

$

5,146

(11)

%

$

13,448

$

15,392

(13)

%

Other

323

370

(13)

944

1,104

(14)

Total operating revenues

4,919

5,516

(11)

14,392

16,496

(13)

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

1,008

1,134

(11)

2,972

3,484

(15)

Depreciation

555

557

-

1,653

1,657

-

Purchased services and materials

508

574

(11)

1,470

1,723

(15)

Fuel

301

504

(40)

982

1,595

(38)

Equipment and other rents

217

236

(8)

655

754

(13)

Other

299

277

8

832

829

-

Total operating expenses

2,888

3,282

(12)

8,564

10,042

(15)

Operating Income

2,031

2,234

(9)

5,828

6,454

(10)

Other income

37

53

(30)

221

187

18

Interest expense

(295)

(266)

11

(862)

(772)

12

Income before income taxes

1,773

2,021

(12)

5,187

5,869

(12)

Income taxes

(410)

(466)

(12)

(1,218)

(1,353)

(10)

Net Income

$

1,363

$

1,555

(12)

%

$

3,969

$

4,516

(12)

%

Share and Per Share

Earnings per share - basic

$

2.02

$

2.22

(9)

%

$

5.85

$

6.39

(8)

%

Earnings per share - diluted

$

2.01

$

2.22

(9)

$

5.83

$

6.36

(8)

Weighted average number of shares - basic

675.0

699.3

(3)

679.0

707.2

(4)

Weighted average number of shares - diluted

676.8

701.9

(4)

680.7

709.8

(4)

Dividends declared per share

$

0.97

$

0.97

-

$

2.91

$

2.73

7

Operating Ratio

58.7%

59.5%

(0.8)

pts

59.5%

60.9%

(1.4)

pts

Effective Tax Rate

23.1%

23.1%

-

pts

23.5%

23.1%

0.4

pts

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESFreight Revenues Statistics (unaudited)

3rd Quarter

Year-to-Date

For the Periods Ended September 30,

2020

2019

%

2020

2019

%

Freight Revenues (Millions)

Grain & grain products

$

695

$

704

(1)

%

$

2,028

$

2,080

(3)

%

Fertilizer

157

161

(2)

499

492

1

Food & refrigerated

239

253

(6)

694

767

(10)

Coal & renewables

387

564

(31)

1,177

1,641

(28)

Bulk

1,478

1,682

(12)

4,398

4,980

(12)

Industrial chemicals & plastics

454

494

(8)

1,384

1,428

(3)

Metals & minerals

365

520

(30)

1,202

1,613

(25)

Forest products

284

290

(2)

853

878

(3)

Energy & specialized markets

464

598

(22)

1,522

1,759

(13)

Industrial

1,567

1,902

(18)

4,961

5,678

(13)

Automotive

481

542

(11)

1,194

1,616

(26)

Intermodal

1,070

1,020

5

2,895

3,118

(7)

Premium

1,551

1,562

(1)

4,089

4,734

(14)

Total

$

4,596

$

5,146

(11)

%

$

13,448

-

15,392

(13)

%

Revenue Carloads (Thousands)

Grain & grain products

187

181

3

%

529

528

-

%

Fertilizer

50

48

4

149

145

3

Food & refrigerated

48

48

-

137

147

(7)

Coal & renewables

213

271

(21)

607

771

(21)

Bulk

498

548

(9)

1,422

1,591

(11)

Industrial chemicals & plastics

144

158

(9)

439

463

(5)

Metals & minerals

156

200

(22)

492

579

(15)

Forest products

55

55

-

161

167

(4)

Energy & specialized markets

125

157

(20)

402

460

(13)

Industrial

480

570

(16)

1,494

1,669

(10)

Automotive

203

222

(9)

490

650

(25)

Intermodal [a]

863

789

9

2,296

2,443

(6)

Premium

1,066

1,011

5

2,786

3,093

(10)

Total

2,044

2,129

(4)

%

5,702

6,353

(10)

%

Average Revenue per Car

Grain & grain products

$

3,705

$

3,900

(5)

%

$

3,832

$

3,939

(3)

%

Fertilizer

3,172

3,334

(5)

3,361

3,391

(1)

Food & refrigerated

4,891

5,203

(6)

5,053

5,211

(3)

Coal & renewables

1,820

2,082

(13)

1,938

2,129

(9)

Bulk

2,964

3,068

(3)

3,092

3,130

(1)

Industrial chemicals & plastics

3,154

3,131

1

3,150

3,087

2

Metals & minerals

2,337

2,599

(10)

2,444

2,785

(12)

Forest products

5,181

5,275

(2)

5,300

5,249

1

Energy & specialized markets

3,742

3,797

(1)

3,791

3,822

(1)

Industrial

3,271

3,336

(2)

3,321

3,402

(2)

Automotive

2,368

2,436

(3)

2,438

2,485

(2)

Intermodal [a]

1,238

1,294

(4)

1,261

1,276

(1)

Premium

1,454

1,545

(6)

1,468

1,530

(4)

Average

$

2,248

$

2,417

(7)

%

$

2,359

$

2,423

(3)

%

[a] For intermodal shipments each container or trailer equals one carload.

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESCondensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited)

Sep. 30,

Dec. 31,

Millions, Except Percentages

2020

2019

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,601

$

831

Short-term investments

60

60

Other current assets

2,469

2,568

Investments

2,071

2,050

Net properties

54,375

53,916

Operating lease assets

1,642

1,812

Other assets

496

436

Total assets

$

63,714

$

61,673

Liabilities and Common Shareholders' Equity

Debt due within one year

$

1,980

$

1,257

Other current liabilities

2,861

3,094

Debt due after one year

26,080

23,943

Operating lease liabilities

1,293

1,471

Deferred income taxes

12,328

11,992

Other long-term liabilities

1,973

1,788

Total liabilities

46,515

43,545

Total common shareholders' equity

17,199

18,128

Total liabilities and common shareholders' equity

$

63,714

$

61,673

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESCondensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Millions,

Year-to-Date

For the Periods Ended September 30,

2020

2019

Operating Activities

Net income

$

3,969

$

4,516

Depreciation

1,653

1,657

Deferred income taxes

327

297

Other - net

44

(206)

Cash provided by operating activities

5,993

6,264

Investing Activities

Capital investments

(2,294)

(2,495)

Maturities of short-term investments

106

120

Purchases of short-term investments

(106)

(110)

Other - net

213

(22)

Cash used in investing activities

(2,081)

(2,507)

Financing Activities

Debt issued

4,004

3,986

Share repurchase programs

(2,956)

(5,162)

Dividends paid

(1,974)

(1,925)

Debt repaid

(832)

(642)

Debt Exchange

(327)

-

Net issuance of commercial paper

(2)

(5)

Other - net

(63)

(34)

Cash used in financing activities

(2,150)

(3,782)

Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

1,762

(25)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

856

1,328

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period

$

2,618

$

1,303

Free Cash Flow*

Cash provided by operating activities

$

5,993

$

6,264

Cash used in investing activities

(2,081)

(2,507)

Dividends paid

(1,974)

(1,925)

Free cash flow

$

1,938

$

1,832

*

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 COMPANIESOperating and Performance Statistics (unaudited)

3rd Quarter

Year-to-Date

For the Periods Ended September 30,

2020

2019

%

2020

2019

%

Operating/Performance Statistics

Freight car velocity (daily miles per car) [a]

220

214

3

%

217

203

7

%

Average train speed (miles per hour) [a] *

25.3

25.2

-

25.8

24.8

4

Average terminal dwell time (hours) [a] *

22.8

23.6

(3)

22.8

25.3

(10)

Locomotive productivity (GTMs per horsepower day)

138

124

11

135

118

14

Gross ton-miles (GTMs) (millions)

196,998

215,487

(9)

568,921

645,815

(12)

Train length (feet)

8,984

7,924

13

8,676

7,618

14

Intermodal car trip plan compliance (%)

77

81

(4)

pts

81

72

9

pts

Manifest/Automotive car trip plan compliance (%)

72

67

5

pts

70

63

7

pts

Workforce productivity (car miles per employee)

998

883

13

920

853

8

Total employees (average)

30,155

36,659

(18)

31,362

38,456

(18)

Locomotive Fuel Statistics

Average fuel price per gallon consumed

$1.36

$ 2.09

(35)

%

$ 1.51

$ 2.13

(29)

%

Fuel consumed in gallons (millions)

213

232

(8)

627

725

(14)

Fuel consumption rate**

1.084

1.075

1

1.103

1.122

(2)

Revenue Ton-Miles (Millions)

Grain & grain products

18,035

16,545

9

%

50,388

49,966

1

%

Fertilizer

2,932

2,737

7

9,092

8,722

4

Food & refrigerated

4,614

4,679

(1)

12,872

14,037

(8)

Coal & renewables

20,374

27,516

(26)

58,567

78,700

(26)

Bulk

45,955

51,477

(11)

130,919

151,425

(14)

Industrial chemicals & plastics

7,170

7,268

(1)

20,630

21,295

(3)

Metals & minerals

6,536

9,224

(29)

21,471

29,403

(27)

Forest products

5,882

5,784

2

17,321

17,711

(2)

Energy & specialized markets

8,005

11,381

(30)

27,327

33,173

(18)

Industrial

27,593

33,657

(18)

86,749

101,582

(15)

Automotive

4,269

4,757

(10)

10,498

13,954

(25)

Intermodal

20,096

18,216

10

55,344

56,540

(2)

Premium

24,365

22,973

6

65,842

70,494

(7)

Total

97,913

108,107

(9)

%

283,510

323,501

(12)

%

[a]

Prior years have been realigned to conform to the current year presentation.

*

Surface Transportation Board reported performance measures.

**

Fuel consumption is computed as follows: gallons of fuel consumed divided by gross ton-miles in thousands.

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESCondensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

2020

Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages,

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year-to-Date

Operating Revenues

Freight revenues

$

4,880

$

3,972

$

4,596

$

13,448

Other revenues

349

272

323

944

Total operating revenues

5,229

4,244

4,919

14,392

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

1,059

905

1,008

2,972

Depreciation

547

551

555

1,653

Purchased services and materials

521

441

508

1,470

Fuel

434

247

301

982

Equipment and other rents

227

211

217

655

Other

298

235

299

832

Total operating expenses

3,086

2,590

2,888

8,564

Operating Income

2,143

1,654

2,031

5,828

Other income

53

131

37

221

Interest expense

(278)

(289)

(295)

(862)

Income before income taxes

1,918

1,496

1,773

5,187

Income taxes

(444)

(364)

(410)

(1,218)

Net Income

$

1,474

$

1,132

$

1,363

$

3,969

Share and Per Share

Earnings per share - basic

$

2.15

$

1.67

$

2.02

$

5.85

Earnings per share - diluted

$

2.15

$

1.67

$

2.01

$

5.83

Weighted average number of shares - basic

684.3

677.7

675.0

679.0

Weighted average number of shares - diluted

686.2

679.2

676.8

680.7

Dividends declared per share

$

0.97

$

0.97

$

0.97

$

2.91

Operating Ratio

59.0%

61.0%

58.7%

59.5%

Effective Tax Rate

23.1%

24.3%

23.1%

23.5%

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESFreight Revenues Statistics (unaudited)

2020

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year-to-Date

Freight Revenues (Millions)

Grain & grain products

$

689

$

644

$

695

$

2,028

Fertilizer

174

168

157

499

Food & refrigerated

250

205

239

694

Coal & renewables

421

369

387

1,177

Bulk

1,534

1,386

1,478

4,398

Industrial chemicals & plastics

495

435

454

1,384

Metals & minerals

469

368

365

1,202

Forest products

303

266

284

853

Energy & specialized markets

627

431

464

1,522

Industrial

1,894

1,500

1,567

4,961

Automotive

524

189

481

1,194

Intermodal

928

897

1,070

2,895

Premium

1,452

1,086

1,551

4,089

Total

$

4,880

$

3,972

$

4,596

$

13,448

Revenue Carloads (Thousands)

Grain & grain products

175

167

187

529

Fertilizer

46

53

50

149

Food & refrigerated

48

41

48

137

Coal & renewables

208

186

213

607

Bulk

477

447

498

1,422

Industrial chemicals & plastics

154

141

144

439

Metals & minerals

174

162

156

492

Forest products

56

50

55

161

Energy & specialized markets

162

115

125

402

Industrial

546

468

480

1,494

Automotive

208

79

203

490

Intermodal [a]

709

724

863

2,296

Premium

917

803

1,066

2,786

Total

1,940

1,718

2,044

5,702

Average Revenue per Car

Grain & grain products

$

3,940

$

3,861

$

3,705

$

3,832

Fertilizer

3,768

3,181

3,172

3,361

Food & refrigerated

5,277

4,986

4,891

5,053

Coal & renewables

2,022

1,979

1,820

1,938

Bulk

3,219

3,099

2,964

3,092

Industrial chemicals & plastics

3,205

3,086

3,154

3,150

Metals & minerals

2,697

2,276

2,337

2,444

Forest products

5,457

5,256

5,181

5,300

Energy & specialized markets

3,866

3,739

3,742

3,791

Industrial

3,469

3,201

3,271

3,321

Automotive

2,525

2,388

2,368

2,438

Intermodal [a]

1,307

1,241

1,238

1,261

Premium

1,583

1,354

1,454

1,468

Average

$

2,516

$

2,312

$

2,248

$

2,359

[a] For intermodal shipments each container or trailer equals one carload.

UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESNon-GAAP Measures Reconciliation to GAAP

Adjusted Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*

Millions, Except Ratios

Sep. 30,

Dec. 31,

for the Trailing Twelve Months Ended [a]

2020

2019

Net income

$

5,372

$

5,919

Add:

Income tax expense

1,693

1,828

Depreciation

2,212

2,216

Interest expense

1,140

1,050

EBITDA

$

10,417

$

11,013

Adjustments:

Other income

(277)

(243)

Interest on operating lease liabilities**

59

68

Adjusted EBITDA

$

10,199

$

10,838

Debt

$

28,060

$

25,200

Operating lease liabilities

1,601

1,833

Unfunded pension and OPEB, net of taxes of $107 and $124

349

400

Adjusted debt

$

30,010

$

27,433

Adjusted debt / Adjusted EBITDA

2.9

2.5

[a]

The trailing twelve months income statement information ended September 30, 2020 is recalculated by taking the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, subtracting the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and adding the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

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Total debt plus operating lease liabilities plus after-tax unfunded pension and OPEB obligation divided by net income plus income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, interest expense and adjustments for other income and interest on operating lease liabilities. Adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, other income and interest on operating lease liabilities) 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. At both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the incremental borrowing rate on operating lease liabilities was 3.7%.

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Represents the hypothetical interest expense we would incur (using the incremental borrowing rate) if the property under our operating leases were owned or accounted for as finance leases.

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