Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter Results
Second Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share down 3 Percent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Second Quarter Results
| · | | Diluted earnings per share of $1.38 declined 3 percent. |
| · | | Operating income totaled $1.9 billion, down 11 percent. |
| · | | Operating ratio of 64.1 percent, up 0.6 points. |
Omaha, Neb., July 23, 2015 – Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2015 second quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to $1.3 billion, or $1.43 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2014.
“Solid core pricing gains were not enough to overcome a significant decrease in demand,” said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific president and chief executive officer. “Total volumes in the second quarter were down 6 percent, led by a sharp decline in coal. Industrial products and agricultural products also posted significant volume decreases. However, we made meaningful progress right sizing our resources to current volumes, and I am encouraged to report that we made these improvements while posting strong safety performance.”
Second Quarter Summary
Operating revenue of $5.4 billion was down 10 percent in the second quarter 2015 versus the second quarter 2014. Second quarter business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, declined 6 percent compared to 2014. Volume declines in coal, industrial products, and agricultural products more than offset the growth in automotive and intermodal. Chemicals volume was flat compared to 2014 as growth in base chemicals carloads offset a decline in crude oil shipments. In addition:
| · | | Quarterly freight revenue decreased 10 percent compared to the second quarter 2014, as the volume decline, lower fuel surcharge revenue, and negative business mix more than offset core pricing gains. |
| · | | Union Pacific’s 64.1 percent operating ratio was 0.6 points worse than the second quarter 2014. The operating ratio benefited just under a point from the net impact of lower fuel prices in the quarter. |
| · | | Other income of $142 million increased $120 million compared to the second quarter 2014. Included in this amount is the previously announced Fremont, California, land sale, which contributed $113 million to pre-tax income, or 8 cents per diluted share to total earnings. |
| · | | The $1.99 per gallon average quarterly diesel fuel price in the second quarter 2015 was 36 percent lower than the second quarter 2014. |
| · | | Quarterly train speed, as reported to the Association of American Railroads, was 24.6 mph, about 3 percent faster compared with the second quarter 2014. |
| · | | The Company repurchased almost 8.0 million shares in the second quarter 2015 at an aggregate cost of $834 million. |
Summary of Second Quarter Freight Revenues
| · | | Chemicals down 1 percent |
| · | | Intermodal down 5 percent |
| · | | Agricultural Products down 7 percent |
| · | | Industrial Products down 14 percent |
2015 Outlook
“While the volume outlook remains uncertain, we remain laser focused on operating safely and efficiently no matter what the market environment. We will continue to reduce costs and improve productivity as we further align resources with demand,” Fritz said. “Longer term, we continue to be optimistic about the strengths of our diverse rail franchise.”
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. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America’s transportation infrastructure. The railroad’s diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. 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.
Union Pacific Investor contact: Mike Staffenbeal at 402-544-4227.
Union Pacific Media contact: Aaron Hunt at 402-544-0100.
Supplemental financial information is attached.
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UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
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Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages, | 2nd Quarter | | Year-to-Date |
For the Periods Ended June 30, | 2015 | 2014 | % | | | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
Operating Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Freight revenues | $ | 5,068 | $ | 5,661 | (10) | % | | $ | 10,319 | $ | 10,947 | (6) | % |
Other revenues | | 361 | | 354 | 2 | | | | 724 | | 706 | 3 | |
Total operating revenues | | 5,429 | | 6,015 | (10) | | | | 11,043 | | 11,653 | (5) | |
Operating Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 1,305 | | 1,246 | 5 | | | | 2,674 | | 2,500 | 7 | |
Purchased services and materials | | 600 | | 636 | (6) | | | | 1,243 | | 1,243 | - | |
Fuel | | 541 | | 923 | (41) | | | | 1,105 | | 1,844 | (40) | |
Depreciation | | 497 | | 470 | 6 | | | | 988 | | 934 | 6 | |
Equipment and other rents | | 312 | | 316 | (1) | | | | 623 | | 628 | (1) | |
Other | | 225 | | 228 | (1) | | | | 484 | | 454 | 7 | |
Total operating expenses | | 3,480 | | 3,819 | (9) | | | | 7,117 | | 7,603 | (6) | |
Operating Income | | 1,949 | | 2,196 | (11) | | | | 3,926 | | 4,050 | (3) | |
Other income | | 142 | | 22 | F | | | | 168 | | 60 | F | |
Interest expense | | (153) | | (138) | 11 | | | | (301) | | (271) | 11 | |
Income before income taxes | | 1,938 | | 2,080 | (7) | | | | 3,793 | | 3,839 | (1) | |
Income taxes | | (734) | | (789) | (7) | | | | (1,438) | | (1,460) | (2) | |
Net Income | $ | 1,204 | $ | 1,291 | (7) | % | | $ | 2,355 | $ | 2,379 | (1) | % |
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Share and Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share - basic | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.43 | (3) | % | | $ | 2.69 | $ | 2.63 | 2 | % |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.43 | (3) | | | $ | 2.68 | $ | 2.62 | 2 | |
Weighted average number of shares - basic | | 872.2 | | 901.5 | (3) | | | | 875.8 | | 904.8 | (3) | |
Weighted average number of shares - diluted | | 875.2 | | 905.0 | (3) | | | | 879.0 | | 908.7 | (3) | |
Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.455 | 21 | | | $ | 1.10 | $ | 0.91 | 21 | |
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Operating Ratio | | 64.1% | | 63.5% | 0.6 | pts | | | 64.4% | | 65.2% | (0.8) | pts |
Effective Tax Rate | | 37.9% | | 37.9% | - | pts | | | 37.9% | | 38.0% | (0.1) | pts |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Freight Revenues Statistics (unaudited)
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| 2nd Quarter | | Year-to-Date |
For the Periods Ended June 30, | 2015 | 2014 | % | | | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
Freight Revenues (Millions) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | $ | 867 | $ | 934 | (7) | % | | $ | 1,806 | $ | 1,844 | (2) | % |
Automotive | | 560 | | 545 | 3 | | | | 1,076 | | 1,033 | 4 | |
Chemicals | | 905 | | 913 | (1) | | | | 1,802 | | 1,806 | - | |
Coal | | 679 | | 989 | (31) | | | | 1,594 | | 1,950 | (18) | |
Industrial Products | | 970 | | 1,130 | (14) | | | | 1,987 | | 2,141 | (7) | |
Intermodal | | 1,087 | | 1,150 | (5) | | | | 2,054 | | 2,173 | (5) | |
Total | $ | 5,068 | $ | 5,661 | (10) | % | | $ | 10,319 | $ | 10,947 | (6) | % |
Revenue Carloads (Thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | | 225 | | 243 | (7) | % | | | 470 | | 482 | (2) | % |
Automotive | | 222 | | 208 | 7 | | | | 424 | | 396 | 7 | |
Chemicals | | 283 | | 283 | - | | | | 550 | | 553 | (1) | |
Coal | | 309 | | 417 | (26) | | | | 708 | | 847 | (16) | |
Industrial Products | | 308 | | 356 | (13) | | | | 614 | | 670 | (8) | |
Intermodal* | | 942 | | 924 | 2 | | | | 1,754 | | 1,757 | - | |
Total | | 2,289 | | 2,431 | (6) | % | | | 4,520 | | 4,705 | (4) | % |
Average Revenue per Car | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | $ | 3,844 | $ | 3,833 | - | % | | $ | 3,840 | $ | 3,824 | - | % |
Automotive | | 2,528 | | 2,619 | (3) | | | | 2,540 | | 2,606 | (3) | |
Chemicals | | 3,197 | | 3,230 | (1) | | | | 3,277 | | 3,267 | - | |
Coal | | 2,197 | | 2,369 | (7) | | | | 2,251 | | 2,301 | (2) | |
Industrial Products | | 3,144 | | 3,175 | (1) | | | | 3,234 | | 3,195 | 1 | |
Intermodal* | | 1,154 | | 1,246 | (7) | | | | 1,171 | | 1,237 | (5) | |
Average | $ | 2,213 | $ | 2,329 | (5) | % | | $ | 2,283 | $ | 2,327 | (2) | % |
*Each intermodal container or trailer equals one carload.
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited)
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| Jun. 30, | Dec. 31, |
Millions, Except Percentages | 2015 | 2014 |
Assets | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,041 | $ | 1,586 |
Other current assets | | 2,942 | | 3,093 |
Investments | | 1,375 | | 1,390 |
Net properties | | 47,512 | | 46,272 |
Other assets | | 307 | | 375 |
Total assets | $ | 54,177 | $ | 52,716 |
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Liabilities and Common Shareholders' Equity | | | | |
Debt due within one year | $ | 431 | $ | 462 |
Other current liabilities | | 2,982 | | 3,303 |
Debt due after one year | | 12,908 | | 11,018 |
Deferred income taxes | | 14,907 | | 14,680 |
Other long-term liabilities | | 1,959 | | 2,064 |
Total liabilities | | 33,187 | | 31,527 |
Total common shareholders' equity | | 20,990 | | 21,189 |
Total liabilities and common shareholders' equity | $ | 54,177 | $ | 52,716 |
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Debt to Capital | | 38.9% | | 35.1% |
Adjusted Debt to Capital* | | 44.2% | | 41.3% |
* Adjusted Debt to Capital is a non-GAAP measure; however, management believes that it is an important measure in evaluating our financial performance. See page 8 for a reconciliation to GAAP.
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
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Millions, | Year-to-Date |
For the Periods Ended June 30, | 2015 | 2014 |
Operating Activities | | | | |
Net income | $ | 2,355 | $ | 2,379 |
Depreciation | | 988 | | 934 |
Deferred income taxes | | 237 | | 155 |
Other - net | | 193 | | (247) |
Cash provided by operating activities | | 3,773 | | 3,221 |
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Investing Activities | | | | |
Capital investments | | (2,207) | | (2,068) |
Other - net | | 71 | | (110) |
Cash used in investing activities | | (2,136) | | (2,178) |
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Financing Activities | | | | |
Debt issued | | 2,243 | | 1,895 |
Common shares repurchased | | (1,605) | | (1,450) |
Dividends paid* | | (1,401) | | (776) |
Debt repaid | | (396) | | (640) |
Other - net | | (23) | | 33 |
Cash used in financing activities | | (1,182) | | (938) |
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Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 455 | | 105 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | 1,586 | | 1,432 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ | 2,041 | $ | 1,537 |
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Free Cash Flow** | | | | |
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 3,773 | $ | 3,221 |
Cash used in investing activities | | (2,136) | | (2,178) |
Dividends paid* | | (1,401) | | (776) |
Free cash flow | $ | 236 | $ | 267 |
*The 2015 dividends paid amount includes the fourth quarter 2014 dividend of $438 million, which was paid on January 2, 2015, the first quarter 2015 dividend of $484 million, which was paid on March 30, 2015, as well as the second quarter 2015 dividend of $479 million, which was paid on June 30, 2015. Beginning in 2015, the timing of the dividend declaration and payable dates was aligned to occur within the same quarter.
**Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure; however, management believes that it is an important measure 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)
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| 2nd Quarter | | Year-to-Date |
For the Periods Ended June 30, | 2015 | 2014 | % | | | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
Operating/Performance Statistics | | | | | | | | | |
Gross ton-miles (GTMs) (millions) | 227,608 | 252,500 | (10) | % | | 464,821 | 492,669 | (6) | % |
Employees (average) | 48,992 | 47,052 | 4 | | | 48,911 | 46,608 | 5 | |
GTMs (millions) per employee | 4.65 | 5.37 | (13) | | | 9.50 | 10.57 | (10) | |
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Locomotive Fuel Statistics | | | | | | | | | |
Average fuel price per gallon consumed | $ 1.99 | $ 3.10 | (36) | % | | $ 1.97 | $ 3.11 | (37) | % |
Fuel consumed in gallons (millions) | 264 | 290 | (9) | | | 546 | 577 | (5) | |
Fuel consumption rate* | 1.163 | 1.145 | 2 | | | 1.175 | 1.170 | - | |
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AAR Reported Performance Measures | | | | | | | | | |
Average train speed (miles per hour) | 24.6 | 23.9 | 3 | % | | 24.6 | 24.2 | 2 | % |
Average terminal dwell time (hours) | 28.4 | 29.8 | (5) | | | 29.5 | 30.3 | (3) | |
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Revenue Ton-Miles (Millions) | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | 21,281 | 23,088 | (8) | % | | 44,263 | 46,811 | (5) | % |
Automotive | 4,749 | 4,340 | 9 | | | 9,042 | 8,298 | 9 | |
Chemicals | 18,676 | 18,850 | (1) | | | 36,885 | 37,664 | (2) | |
Coal | 31,233 | 45,573 | (31) | | | 72,943 | 90,256 | (19) | |
Industrial Products | 19,334 | 22,592 | (14) | | | 39,502 | 43,017 | (8) | |
Intermodal | 20,986 | 21,320 | (2) | | | 40,034 | 41,260 | (3) | |
Total | 116,259 | 135,763 | (14) | % | | 242,669 | 267,306 | (9) | % |
*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)
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| 2015 |
Millions, Except Per Share Amounts and Percentages, | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | Year-to-Date |
Operating Revenues | | | | | | |
Freight revenues | $ | 5,251 | $ | 5,068 | $ | 10,319 |
Other revenues | | 363 | | 361 | | 724 |
Total operating revenues | | 5,614 | | 5,429 | | 11,043 |
Operating Expenses | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 1,369 | | 1,305 | | 2,674 |
Purchased services and materials | | 643 | | 600 | | 1,243 |
Fuel | | 564 | | 541 | | 1,105 |
Depreciation | | 491 | | 497 | | 988 |
Equipment and other rents | | 311 | | 312 | | 623 |
Other | | 259 | | 225 | | 484 |
Total operating expenses | | 3,637 | | 3,480 | | 7,117 |
Operating Income | | 1,977 | | 1,949 | | 3,926 |
Other income | | 26 | | 142 | | 168 |
Interest expense | | (148) | | (153) | | (301) |
Income before income taxes | | 1,855 | | 1,938 | | 3,793 |
Income taxes | | (704) | | (734) | | (1,438) |
Net Income | $ | 1,151 | $ | 1,204 | $ | 2,355 |
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Share and Per Share | | | | | | |
Earnings per share - basic | $ | 1.31 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 2.69 |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 1.30 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 2.68 |
Weighted average number of shares - basic | | 879.3 | | 872.2 | | 875.8 |
Weighted average number of shares - diluted | | 882.8 | | 875.2 | | 879.0 |
Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.10 |
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Operating Ratio | | 64.8% | | 64.1% | | 64.4% |
Effective Tax Rate | | 38.0% | | 37.9% | | 37.9% |
UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Freight Revenues Statistics (unaudited)
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| 2015 |
| 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | Year-to-Date |
Freight Revenues (Millions) | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | $ | 939 | $ | 867 | $ | 1,806 |
Automotive | | 516 | | 560 | | 1,076 |
Chemicals | | 897 | | 905 | | 1,802 |
Coal | | 915 | | 679 | | 1,594 |
Industrial Products | | 1,017 | | 970 | | 1,987 |
Intermodal | | 967 | | 1,087 | | 2,054 |
Total | $ | 5,251 | $ | 5,068 | $ | 10,319 |
Revenue Carloads (Thousands) | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | | 245 | | 225 | | 470 |
Automotive | | 202 | | 222 | | 424 |
Chemicals | | 267 | | 283 | | 550 |
Coal | | 399 | | 309 | | 708 |
Industrial Products | | 306 | | 308 | | 614 |
Intermodal* | | 812 | | 942 | | 1,754 |
Total | | 2,231 | | 2,289 | | 4,520 |
Average Revenue per Car | | | | | | |
Agricultural Products | $ | 3,838 | $ | 3,844 | $ | 3,840 |
Automotive | | 2,553 | | 2,528 | | 2,540 |
Chemicals | | 3,362 | | 3,197 | | 3,277 |
Coal | | 2,293 | | 2,197 | | 2,251 |
Industrial Products | | 3,325 | | 3,144 | | 3,234 |
Intermodal* | | 1,191 | | 1,154 | | 1,171 |
Average | $ | 2,354 | $ | 2,213 | $ | 2,283 |
*Each intermodal container or trailer equals one carload.
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Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliation to GAAP
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Debt to Capital* | | | | |
| Jun. 30, | Dec. 31, |
Millions, Except Percentages | 2015 | 2014 |
Debt (a) | $ | 13,339 | $ | 11,480 |
Equity | | 20,990 | | 21,189 |
Capital (b) | $ | 34,329 | $ | 32,669 |
Debt to capital (a/b) | | 38.9% | | 35.1% |
* Total debt divided by total debt plus equity. Management believes this is an important measure in evaluating our balance sheet strength and is important in managing our credit ratios and financing relationships.
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Adjusted Debt to Capital, Reconciliation to GAAP* | | | | |
| Jun. 30, | Dec. 31, |
Millions, Except Percentages | 2015 | 2014 |
Debt | $ | 13,339 | $ | 11,480 |
Net present value of operating leases | | 2,782 | | 2,902 |
Unfunded pension and OPEB | | 515 | | 523 |
Adjusted debt (a) | | 16,636 | | 14,905 |
Equity | | 20,990 | | 21,189 |
Adjusted capital (b) | $ | 37,626 | $ | 36,094 |
Adjusted debt to capital (a/b) | | 44.2% | | 41.3% |
*Total debt plus net present value of operating leases plus after-tax unfunded pension and OPEB obligation divided by total debt plus net present value of operating leases plus after-tax unfunded pension and OPEB obligation plus equity. Operating leases were discounted using 4.9% at June 30, 2015, and 5.3% at December 31, 2014. The discount rate reflects our effective interest rate. Management believes this is an important measure in evaluating the total amount of leverage in our capital structure including off-balance sheet lease obligations.
