Union Pacific Corporation vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Union Pacific Corporation trades at $295.5 (market cap $175.89B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $79.8 (market cap $8.84B). The key difference: Union Pacific Corporation is far larger — about 19.9× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Western Alliance Bancorporation pays the higher dividend (2.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| UNP | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $175.89B | $8.84B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $301.75 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $214.91 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $206.36B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.86% | 2.07% |
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Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two thirds of the U.S., UP generated roughly $22 billion of revenue in 2021 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agriculture goods, chemicals, and automotive goods. UP owns about one fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and derives about 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.
Read more on UNP →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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