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$100 Invested In Union Pacific 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Union Pacific (UNP) stock has returned 13.52% annually over the past 20 years, outperforming the market by 4.35%. A $100 investment in UNP 20 years ago would be worth $1,251.36 today, based on a current price of $275.30. The company has a market capitalization of $163.55 billion.

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Published Sep 23, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
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