Union Pacific Corporation Announces 3% Dividend Increase for Third Quarter 2025
'Union Pacific continues to drive strong and growing cash returns for our shareholders,' said Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer. 'Today's action delivers on that commitment and marks our 19 th consecutive year of increased annual dividends per share.'
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