Published on : Saturday, January 25, 2014
“For the first time in six quarters, we reported overall volume growth, despite significantly weaker coal shipments. It highlights the strength of our diverse franchise, the extensive network reach we have to various markets, and a strong grain harvest,” said Jack Koraleski, Union Pacific chief executive officer. “Volume growth, combined with solid core pricing gains and our continued focus on safety, service, and efficiency, generated a record fourth quarter operating ratio of 65.0 percent. The fourth quarter wrapped up another tremendous year for Union Pacific, with our overall financial performance exceeding all previous milestones.”
Fourth Quarter Summary
Operating revenue increased 7 percent in the fourth quarter 2013 to more than $5.6 billion versus $5.25 billion in the fourth quarter 2012. Fourth quarter business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, grew 2 percent compared to 2012. Volume growth from agricultural products, automotive, industrial products and intermodal shipments more than offset declines in coal and chemical volumes. In addition:
Quarterly freight revenue increased 7 percent compared to the fourth quarter 2012, driven by core pricing gains and volume growth.
Union Pacific’s operating ratio of 65.0 percent was a fourth quarter record, 2.1 points better than the fourth quarter 2012 and only 0.2 points off the all-time quarterly record of 64.8 percent set in the third quarter 2013.
Average quarterly diesel fuel prices decreased 4 percent to $3.11 per gallon in the fourth quarter 2013 compared to $3.25 per gallon in the fourth quarter 2012.
The Customer Satisfaction Index of 93 matched the fourth quarter record set in 2012.Quarterly train speed, as reported to the Association of American Railroads, was 25.8 mph, down 3 percent from the fourth quarter 2012, primarily due to severe winter weather conditions.The Company repurchased more than 4.9 million shares in the fourth quarter 2013 at an average share price of $159.36 and an aggregate cost of $786 million.
Source:-Union Pacific Rail
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