UNP

UNP

Union Pacific Corp
Road & Rail
$271.56 -1.30% As of May 20, 2:53 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$270/275
Expiration
Jun 26
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The current stock price of UNP at $273 is just above the lower strike of $270, making this an optimal entry point for a Bull Call Spread as it capitalizes on the anticipated upward movement. The absence of identified technical risk factors further supports a bullish outlook, while the ATM spread structure minimizes capital outlay with a defined risk, offering an attractive risk/reward ratio. This strategy positions us to profit from a moderate rise in stock price while maintaining a disciplined approach to trade management. Maya's edge comes from disciplined trade management—knowing when to exit is just as important as when to enter. Subscribe to get real-time open and close alerts that take the guesswork out of trading.

Technical Analysis

UNP Breaks Out at $271.56 as Moving Averages Align

Bullish
May 20, 2026 at 2:53 AM $271.56 (-1.30%)

Union Pacific Corp (UNP) closed down 1.30% at $271.56 on May 20.

From a technical standpoint, the outlook appears bullish:

Moving Averages Bullish EMA alignment intact with price above the 9-day at $268.96 and 21-day at $264.84.
Momentum RSI at 60.8 is neutral but improving. MACD reads 4.54 against its 4.33 signal line (bullish).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 7.5% indicates low volatility.
Key levels to watch: Support at $256.57, Resistance at $276.62.

Moving Averages Propel UNP to $271.56

Bullish
May 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM $271.56 (-1.30%)

EMA Crossover Fuels UNP Move to $275.13

Bullish
May 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM $275.13 (+1.69%)

UNP Technical Picture Brightens at $270.56

Bullish
May 17, 2026 at 12:14 AM $270.56 (+0.46%)

Buyers Lift UNP Past Key EMAs to $270.56

Bullish
May 16, 2026 at 10:35 PM $270.56 (+0.46%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 36
Trade Date May 18, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.