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What Could Hurt Union Pacific and Its Peers in Q2?
Analysts expect lower revenue growth to hurt Union Pacific’s bottom-line results. They expect the company to report revenues of $5.63 billion.
Weak Intermodal Hurt Canadian National’s Rail Traffic
Weak intermodal volumes hurt Canadian National Railway’s overall rail traffic in Week 24. The company’s intermodal volume fell 1.2% YoY to 50,878 units from 51,486 units in Week 24 of 2018.
Strong Carload Volume Boosts Canadian National’s Rail Traffic
In Week 23, Canadian National Railway’s (CNI) total traffic volumes improved 1.2% year-over-year to 117,789 railcars from 116,381 railcars. Five of the seven Class I railroad companies registered YoY declines in their freight rail traffic.
US Rail Traffic Volumes Fell for the 20th Straight Week
US railroad companies’ traffic volume fell for the 20th consecutive week in Week 23, which ended on June 8. Norfolk Southern (NSC) saw the biggest drop of 9.7%. Will US railroad companies’ traffic volume continue to fall?
Union Pacific Fell Over 2% on Rating Downgrade from Barclays
Union Pacific stock (UNP) fell 2.4% on June 13 after Barclays (BCS) lowered its recommendation on the stock from “overweight” to “equal weight.” Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski believes that the earnings estimate for Union Pacific doesn’t reflect the slower demand environment.
Intermodal Weakness Hurts Canadian National’s Rail Traffic
In Week 21, Canadian National Railway’s (CNI) total traffic volumes inched down 0.5% YoY (year-over-year) to 112,176 railcars.
More Railroads Implemented PSR to Enhance Efficiency
Most railroad companies have implemented the PSR system to optimize their assets and maintain a strict service plan.
Canadian National’s Rail Traffic Grew on Higher Carload Volumes
Canadian National Railway (CNI) registered a 1.3% YoY (year-over-year) improvement in its overall rail traffic in Week 19.
What Drove Canadian National’s Rail Traffic Higher?
Canadian National Railway (CNI) recorded a 1.9% YoY (year-over-year) improvement in its overall rail traffic in Week 17.
What’s Ahead for Canadian Pacific Railway Stock?
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) stock has risen ~23.4% YTD, outperforming the broader market as of April 23.
What to Expect from Canadian National Railway’s Q1 Earnings
Canadian National Railway (CNI) is scheduled to release its first-quarter results on April 29.
What Drove Canadian Pacific’s Rail Traffic Higher in Week 15?
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) recorded a 0.7% YoY (year-over-year) improvement in its overall rail traffic in Week 15.
Weak Intermodal Volumes Drag US Railroad Companies’ Traffic Down
On April 17, the Association of American Railroads reported that overall volumes for US railroad companies had fallen 1.2% in Week 15.
Analyzing Norfolk Southern’s Rail Traffic Performance in Week 14
Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) rail freight traffic grew 3% YoY in Week 14 to 154,293 railcars from 149,798 railcars.
Where Union Pacific Stock Could Be Heading
Union Pacific stock (UNP) is up ~21% YTD as of April 11 and has outperformed the broader market.
Analyzing Canadian Pacific’s Rail Traffic Volumes in Week 13
Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) overall rail traffic fell 0.4% YoY to 54,879 railcars in Week 13 from 53,422.
Analyzing Canadian National’s Rail Traffic in Week 12
In Week 12, Canadian National Railway’s (CNI) total traffic volume fell 2.2% YoY (year-over-year) to 115,404 railcars from 117,990.
Union Pacific Reports a Double-Digit Decline in Carload Traffic
Union Pacific’s (UNP) rail traffic fell 9.4% YoY (year-over-year) to 150,914 railcars in Week 11.
Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Volumes Improved in Week 11
Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) overall rail freight traffic inched up 0.3% YoY (year-over-year) in Week 11.
Weak Intermodal Performance Hurt CSX’s Rail Traffic in Week 9
CSX’s (CSX) total rail traffic remained flat YoY (year-over-year) at 123,552 railcars in Week 9.
Norfolk Southern: Investors’ Industry Favorite in 2019
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has been investors’ industry favorite since the beginning of 2019. The stock has risen 21.3% YTD.
Norfolk Southern: Weak Carload Performance in Week 7
Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) rail freight traffic fell 3.4% YoY (year-over-year) in week 7. The company hauled 147,531 railcars during week 7.
CSX: Rail Traffic Growth Continued for the Second Week
CSX’s total rail traffic volumes rose 1% YoY to 122,833 units in week 7. The company’s rail volumes improved for the second consecutive week.
Weakness in US Rail Traffic Persisted for the Fourth Week
On February 21, the AAR reported that the overall rail traffic volumes for US rail carriers (IYT) fell 3% in week 7.
US Rail Traffic Improves Slightly, Downtrend Stabilizes in Week 6
After registering a decline for two consecutive weeks, US rail companies recorded a slight improvement in freight rail traffic in Week 6.
Norfolk Southern Rose Due to Bullish Operating Outlook
Norfolk Southern (NSC) shares rose more than 3% on February 11 after the company updated its long-term financial goals.
CSX’s Week 5 Rail Traffic Hurt by Weak Intermodal Performance
CSX’s (CSX) total rail traffic fell 11.9% YoY (year-over-year) to 110,216 railcars in Week 5 from the 125,057 railcars it moved in the same week last year.
NSC Had the Worst Traffic Performance among Peers in Week 5
Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) rail freight traffic plunged 11.9% YoY (year-over-year) in the fifth week of 2019, the most among all Class I railroad companies.
US Rail Traffic Downtrend Continued for a Second Consecutive Week
Freight traffic for US railroad companies fell for the second consecutive week, according to the Association of American Railroads.
What Drove Canadian National Railway’s Q4 Earnings Higher?
Canadian National Railway reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The company’s quarterly revenues and EPS grew significantly.
Kansas City Southern’s Rail Traffic Weakness Persists
Kansas City Southern’s (KSU) rail traffic performance has stayed weak.
Weak Intermodal Growth Slows CP’s Total Traffic Growth
Due to weak intermodal traffic, Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) total rail traffic growth was much lower than rival Canadian National Railway’s (CNI) in Week 3.
Norfolk Southern’s Rail Traffic Uptrend Continues
In Week 3, Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) rail traffic volumes rose 10.5% YoY (year-over-year) to 153,801 units from 139,185, driven primarily by robust growth in carloads and intermodal units.
US Railroads’ Traffic Continues to Grow
US railroads’ traffic growth has continued. Association of American Railroads data shows that US freight rail traffic rose 6.9% year-over-year in Week 3 of this year.
Kansas City Southern’s Weak Rail Traffic Performance Continued
After reporting the weakest rail traffic growth in Week 1, Kansas City Southern (KSU) posted a decline in rail traffic growth for the second week in a row.
Strong Intermodal Growth Drove Union Pacific’s Rail Traffic Higher
Union Pacific (UNP) reported a YoY (year-over-year) increase of 8.1% in its rail traffic volumes in Week 2.
Norfolk Southern’s Rail Traffic Uptrend Continued in Week 2
Norfolk Southern reported an 8.3% YoY increase in its rail traffic volumes in Week 2 driven primarily by robust growth in carloads and intermodal units.
AAR: US Rail Traffic Grew 8.4% in Week 2 of 2019
According to the latest data compiled by the Association of American Railroads, US freight rail traffic increased by 8.4% in Week 2 of 2019.
What to Expect from Norfolk Southern’s Q4 Results
Norfolk Southern (NSC) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results on January 24.
Kansas City Was the Lowest Rail Traffic Volume Gainer in Week 1
Kansas City reported a 2.2% YoY decrease in intermodal traffic in the first week of 2019.
Norfolk Southern Was Top Traffic Volume Gainer in First Week
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported the highest traffic volume growth among all of the Class I railroads (XTN) for the first week of 2019.
Union Pacific Shares Rose: Jim Vena Named as the New COO
Union Pacific (UNP) shares were trading ~8% higher during pre-market trading on January 8. The company named Jim Vena as its new COO.
Union Pacific Rose 6.6% in After-Market Trading on January 7
On January 7, Union Pacific shares rose 6.7% in after-market trading and touched $147.75. Union Pacific stock closed at $138.65.
Kansas City: Lowest Rail Traffic Volume Gainer in Week 52
In Week 52, Kansas City Southern (KSU) reported 0.3% YoY (year-over-year) total traffic volume growth.
The Uptrend in Norfolk’s Rail Traffic Continued in Week 52
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported an 11% YoY increase in its rail traffic volumes in Week 52 driven primarily by robust growth in carloads and intermodal units.
US Rail Traffic Saw Impressive Growth in the Last Week of 2018
Major US railroad companies ended 2018 on a strong note, reporting robust freight traffic growth in the last week of the year.
Union Pacific: Top Rail Traffic Volume Gainer in Week 51
Union Pacific (UNP) reported the highest traffic volume growth among all of the Class I railroads (IYT) for week 51.
US Rail Freight Traffic Grew 4.2% in Week 51
The US rail traffic growth trend continued with a 4.2% increase in carloads and intermodal units in the week ending on December 22.
Kansas City Southern: Top Rail Traffic Volume Gainer in Week 49
After registering a 0.5% rail traffic decline in Week 48, Kansas City Southern (KSU) made a remarkable turnaround.
Week 49: US Rail Freight Traffic Growth Rebounded
On December 13, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) released its rail freight traffic data for Week 49, which ended on December 8.
BNSF Railway Has Worst Rail Traffic Performance among Peers
Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway’s (BRK.B) rail traffic volume declined 2.2% YoY to 214,630 units mainly due to a decrease in intermodal and carload traffic.
Union Pacific: Top Rail Traffic Volume Gainer in Week 48
Union Pacific reported a 0.5% YoY increase in its carload traffic in week 48.
US Rail Traffic Volume Growth Slowed Down in Week 48
In week 48, US rail carriers (XLI) reported a 0.4% YoY rise in overall rail traffic volume.
CSX: Weakness in Intermodal Hurt Its Rail Traffic Growth
CSX posted 1.7% YoY carload traffic growth in week 47. The company hauled 60,224 railcars, excluding intermodal units, in week 47.
BNSF Railway Reported Strong Carload Traffic Growth
BNSF Railway (BRK.B) reported a 3.1% YoY increase in its rail traffic volume in week 47 due to strong carload traffic growth.
Norfolk Southern’s Rail Traffic Grew in Week 47
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported 4.4% YoY growth in its rail traffic volume in week 47. The company hauled 134,716 total cars.
US Rail Freight Traffic Growth Rebounded in Week 47
On November 28, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) released its rail freight traffic data for week 47, which ended on November 24.
Norfolk Southern’s Carload Traffic Plunged over 6% in Week 46
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported a 2.2% YoY fall in its rail traffic volume in week 46.
Week 46 Saw Slowest US Rail Freight Traffic Growth This Year
In week 46, US rail carriers (XLI) reported a 0.04% YoY rise in overall rail traffic volume, the slowest growth so far in 2018.
Comparing Norfolk Southern’s Traffic to the Industry’s in Week 42
Eastern US railroad company Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported a 3.3% YoY (year-over-year) fall in its carload traffic in Week 42.
UNP Rises 1.5% on Pricing Gains, Higher Volumes in Q3 2018
Union Pacific (UNP) announced its third-quarter earnings results before the market opened on October 25.
Norfolk Southern Impresses in the Third Quarter, Stock Up 2.5%
Norfolk Southern (NSC) announced its Q3 earnings this morning. NSC’s adjusted EPS of $2.52 beat the analysts’ estimate of $2.44 by 3.1%.
Canadian National Railway Beats Q3 Estimates, Initiates Buyback
On October 23, Canada’s number one freight rail, Canadian National Railway, announced its third-quarter results after the market closed.
Kansas City Southern: Lowest Gainer in Week 41 Rail Traffic
In Week 41, Kansas City Southern (KSU) posted a 2.4% YoY (year-over-year) decline in carload traffic.
BNSF Railway: Number One in Week 41 Rail Traffic Volume Gains
In Week 41, Berkshire Hathaway–owned BNSF Railway (BRK.B) reported a 3.8% YoY (year-over-year) growth in carload traffic.
Week 41: Affirmed Slow Growth Trend in US Rail Traffic Volumes
On October 17, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) published its weekly traffic data for Week 41, which ended on October 13.
Inside CSX’s Double-Digit Intermodal Revenue Growth in Q3 2018
CSX’s intermodal shipments rose 3% YoY in the third quarter to 739,000 containers and trailers from 718,000 units in the third quarter of 2017.
What Happened to CSX’s Coal Revenues in the Third Quarter?
In the third quarter, CSX’s total coal volume was 234,000 units, up 7% YoY from 218,000 units in the third quarter of 2017.
Carload Growth Placed CSX’s Rail Traffic Gains Second Last Week
In Week 40, Eastern US major railroad company CSX (CSX) saw 6.6% YoY (year-over-year) carload traffic growth.
A Summary of Kansas City Southern’s Rail Traffic in Week 39
Kansas City Southern (KSU), the smallest US class I railroad, reported a marginal loss of 0.7% YoY (year-over-year) in carload traffic in week 39.
This Railroad’s Capital-to-Revenue Ratio Was Highest in H1 2018
Railroads’ capital expenditure is based on their revenue.
How Railroads’ Free Cash Flow Stacks Up
Free cash flow (or FCF) is an important metric in the railroad (FXR) industry.
Assessing Canadian National Railway’s Week 38 Traffic Trends
In Week 38, Canadian National Railway (CNI) registered a 3.1% YoY (year-over-year) carload traffic gain.
Carload Traffic Gains Pushed CSX’s Rail Traffic Up in Week 38
Major Eastern US railroad company CSX Corporation (CSX) witnessed a 7.6% YoY (year-over-year) rise in its Week 38 carload traffic.
Union Pacific Hops on Precision Scheduled Railroading Bandwagon
Union Pacific’s new operating plan follows the principles of precision scheduled railroading.
Canadian Pacific Railway’s Dividend Yield, Buyback Programs
Based on the adjusted EPS of 7.87 Canadian dollars in the last four quarters, Canadian Pacific’s dividend payout was at 33% as of September 21.
Intermodal Volumes Boosted CNI’s Rail Traffic Growth in Week 36
Out of all class I railroads, Canadian National Railway was the only to report a YoY carload volume decline in week 36.
A Summary of Canadian Pacific Railway’s Week 34 Rail Traffic
In Week 34, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) witnessed a 3.5% YoY (year-over-year) carload traffic gain.
CNI Was the Third-Best Rail Traffic Performer in Week 34
Canadian National Railway (CNI) reported 3.4% YoY (year-over-year) carload traffic growth in Week 34.
Week 34: Intermodal Growth Put Rail Traffic on an Elevated Track
The AAR (Association of American Railroads) published its weekly traffic data on August 29.
Commodities that Pulled Down KSU’s Carloads in Week 32
Kansas City Southern reported 1.5% YoY intermodal volumes gains in Week 32 of 2018.
Kansas City Southern: Week 29’s Lowest Gainer in Volume Growth
Kansas City Southern (KSU), the smallest US Class I railroad company, reported the lowest weekly gains in total rail traffic in Week 29.
Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific in Week 28
Canadian National Railway (CNI) registered a 3.8% YoY (year-over-year) growth in carload traffic in Week 28.
Kansas City Southern: Carloads Drove Volumes in Week 28
Kansas City Southern (KSU), the smallest US Class I railroad, had a 5% YoY growth in carload volumes in Week 28.
Is CSX the New Industry Leader in Operating Margins?
CSX’s second-quarter operating results benefited from a $37.0 million gain due to the sale of real estate.
Kansas City Southern: Lowest Volume Gainer in Week 27
Mixed gains in rail traffic volume continue for the smallest US Class I railroad, Kansas City Southern (KSU), in 2018.
US Rail Traffic Saw Low Single-Digit Growth in Week 25
In Week 25, US rail carriers’ total rail traffic, including intermodal, expanded 3.7% YoY, hauling 557,300 railcars compared to 537,300.
Which US Railroad Had the Highest Volume Gains in Q1 2018?
Western US major railroad BNSF Railway recorded the highest growth of 5.1% YoY (year-over-year) in the first quarter.
This Railroad Led in First-Quarter Intermodal Revenue Growth
Norfolk Southern (NSC), an Eastern US railroad, reported the highest intermodal revenue growth of 19% YoY among its peers in the first quarter.
Commodities that Led Traffic Growth for CNI in Week 24
In Week 24, Canadian National Railway (CNI), the largest rail freight carrier in Canada, posted a 10.7% year-over-year rise in carload traffic.
How KSU’s Week 24 Traffic Growth Compared with the Industry
In Week 24, the United States’ smallest Class I railroad, Kansas City Southern (KSU), registered a small gain of 0.2% in its carload traffic.
Commodities That Drove KSU’s Volumes Higher in Week 23
The smallest Class I US railroad, Kansas City Southern (KSU), saw its carload traffic rise 3.8% YoY (year-over-year) in Week 23.
Week 23: US Rail Freight Traffic Rides High on Intermodal Gains
On June 13, the AAR (Association of American Railroads) released its rail freight data for the week prior (ended June 9), or Week 23.
Did the Strike Take a Toll on CPR’s Traffic in Week 22?
In Week 22, Calgary-headquartered Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) recorded a 3% YoY (year-over-year) fall in carload traffic.
Comparing Canadian Pacific Railway’s Valuation to Its Peers’
Railroad companies’ (IYJ) stocks are cyclical in nature. They move alongside the swings in the US and global economies.
Will a Strike Halt Canadian Pacific Railway’s Growth Engine?
Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) workers have some wage- and fatigue-related issues with the company.
Gauging Canadian Pacific Railway’s Traffic Growth in Week 20
In Week 20 (ended May 19), Calgary-headquartered Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) reported a high single-digit rise in carload traffic.
Which Commodities Brought down KSU’s Carloads in Week 20
The smallest US Class I railroad, Kansas City Southern (KSU), saw its carload traffic fall 1.4% YoY (year-over-year) in Week 20 (ended May 19).
Analysing Canadian National Railway’s Railcar Volumes in Week 16
Canada’s largest railroad, Canadian National Railway (CNI), recorded carload traffic growth in Week 16.
Berkshire’s BNSF Can Gain from Trump’s Manufacturing Push
Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) BNSF consistently grew its business in 2017 on higher operating profits aided by investments made to improve efficiency.