5 Best Stocks to Buy According to Charles Paquelet’s Skylands Capital

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1. Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP)

Skylands Capital’s Stake Value: $57,605,000

Percentage of Skylands Capital’s 13F Portfolio: 8.44%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders(Q1): 89

Skylands strengthened its stake in its top stock pick Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) by purchasing an additional 28,300 shares during the second quarter. Shares of the railroad major have been on a consistent upward trajectory for the past many years. In the last 5 and 10 years, Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE:UNP) stock has appreciated by 121% and 275%, respectively.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) has been a hot favourite among the dividend investing crowd for many years now. It has consistently increased its per-share dividend payout in the last 17 years. In the last five years alone, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) annual dividend has grown at a CAGR of close to 15%.

Out of the 18 analysts covering Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) on Wall Street, 11 currently have a ‘Hold’ rating on the stock. The consensus price target for the stock among those 18 analysts is currently $248.48.                                                                             

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