Here's What to Expect From Union Pacific's Next Earnings Report

Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is a prominent transportation company and one of North America's largest freight railroads. With a market cap of $140.3 billion, Union Pacific provides efficient rail-based transportation solutions across various industries, serving businesses and supply chains throughout the U.S. and beyond. The company is scheduled to release its Q4 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Ahead of the event, analysts expect UNP to report a profit of $2.76 per share, up 1.9% from $2.71 in the year-ago quarter. The company has beaten Wall Street's earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters, while missing on another occasion.