Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Apr. 12, 2019 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document type | 10-Q | |
Document period end date | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Amendment flag | false | |
Entity registrant name | UNION PACIFIC CORP | |
Entity central index key | 0000100885 | |
Current fiscal year end date | --12-31 | |
Entity filer category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Document fiscal year focus | 2019 | |
Document fiscal period focus | Q1 | |
Trading Symbol | unp | |
Entity common stock shares outstanding | 707,838,173 | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Small Business | false |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Operating revenues: | ||
Total operating revenues | $ 5,384 | $ 5,475 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Compensation and benefits | 1,205 | 1,273 |
Purchased services and materials | 576 | 599 |
Depreciation | 549 | 543 |
Fuel | 531 | 589 |
Equipment and other rents | 258 | 266 |
Other | 305 | 266 |
Total operating expenses | 3,424 | 3,536 |
Operating income | 1,960 | 1,939 |
Other income (Note 6) | 77 | (42) |
Interest expense | (247) | (186) |
Income before income taxes | 1,790 | 1,711 |
Income taxes | (399) | (401) |
Net income | $ 1,391 | $ 1,310 |
Share and Per Share (Note 8): | ||
Earnings per share - basic | $ 1.94 | $ 1.69 |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ 1.93 | $ 1.68 |
Weighted average number of shares - basic | 716.8 | 776.4 |
Weighted average number of shares - diluted | 719.5 | 779.6 |
Cargo and Freight [Member] | ||
Operating revenues: | ||
Revenue from contract with customer excluding assessed tax | $ 5,010 | $ 5,122 |
Other [Member] | ||
Operating revenues: | ||
Revenue from contract with customer excluding assessed tax | $ 374 | $ 353 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 1,391 | $ 1,310 | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss): | |||
Defined benefit plans | 10 | 19 | |
Foreign currency translation | 27 | ||
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) | [1] | 37 | 19 |
Comprehensive income | $ 1,428 | $ 1,329 | |
[1] | Net of deferred taxes of $(4) million and $(6) million during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) [Abstract] | ||
Deferred taxes activity other comprehensive income/(loss) | $ (4) | $ (6) |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,059 | $ 1,273 |
Short-term investments (Note 13) | 60 | 60 |
Accounts receivable, net (Note 10) | 1,672 | 1,755 |
Materials and supplies | 780 | 742 |
Other current assets | 382 | 333 |
Total current assets | 3,953 | 4,163 |
Investments | 1,951 | 1,912 |
Net properties (Note 11) | 52,856 | 52,679 |
Operating lease assets (Note 16) | 2,146 | |
Other assets | 413 | 393 |
Total assets | 61,319 | 59,147 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities (Note 12) | 3,559 | 3,160 |
Debt due within one year (Note 14) | 1,703 | 1,466 |
Total current liabilities | 5,262 | 4,626 |
Debt due after one year (Note 14) | 23,409 | 20,925 |
Operating lease liabilities (Note 16) | 1,663 | |
Deferred income taxes | 11,408 | 11,302 |
Other long-term liabilities | 1,835 | 1,871 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17) | ||
Total liabilities | 43,577 | 38,724 |
Common shareholders' equity: | ||
Common shares, $2.50 par value, 1,400,000,000 authorized; 1,112,062,832 and 1,111,739,781 issued; 708,456,092 and 725,056,690 outstanding, respectively | 2,780 | 2,779 |
Paid-in-surplus | 3,929 | 4,449 |
Retained earnings | 46,049 | 45,284 |
Treasury stock | (33,638) | (30,674) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 9) | (1,378) | (1,415) |
Total common shareholders' equity | 17,742 | 20,423 |
Total liabilities and common shareholders' equity | $ 61,319 | $ 59,147 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parentheticals) [Abstract] | ||
Common shares, par value | $ 2.50 | $ 2.50 |
Common shares authorized | 1,400,000,000 | 1,400,000,000 |
Common shares issued | 1,112,062,832 | 1,111,739,781 |
Common shares outstanding | 708,456,092 | 725,056,690 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Operating Activities | ||
Net income | $ 1,391 | $ 1,310 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation | 549 | 543 |
Deferred and other income taxes | 103 | 112 |
Other operating activities, net | (53) | 339 |
Changes in current assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 83 | (78) |
Materials and supplies | (38) | (59) |
Other current assets | (57) | (112) |
Accounts payable and other current liabilities | (259) | (379) |
Income and other taxes | 240 | 225 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 1,959 | 1,901 |
Investing Activities | ||
Capital investments | (752) | (910) |
Purchases of short-term investments (Note 13) | (90) | (60) |
Maturities of short-term investments (Note 13) | 90 | 60 |
Proceeds from asset sales | 14 | 12 |
Other investing activities, net | (46) | (21) |
Cash used in investing activities | (784) | (919) |
Financing Activities | ||
Debt issued (Note 14) | 2,992 | 150 |
Common share repurchases (Note 18) | (2,987) | (1,166) |
Dividends paid | (626) | (568) |
Debt repaid | (560) | (237) |
Accelerated share repurchase programs pending final settlement | (500) | |
Commercial paper issued, net | 299 | 636 |
Other financing activities, net | (23) | (24) |
Cash used in financing activities | (1,405) | (1,209) |
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (230) | (227) |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, beginning balance | 1,328 | 1,275 |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, ending balance | 1,098 | 1,048 |
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
Capital investments accrued but not yet paid | 149 | 74 |
Common shares repurchased but not yet paid | 22 | 64 |
Cash (paid for)/received from: | ||
Income taxes, net of refunds | (1) | 2 |
Interest, net of amounts capitalized | (356) | (230) |
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, at carry value | 1,059 | 1,048 |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, ending balance | 1,098 | $ 1,048 |
Other Current Assets [Member] | ||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | ||
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | 27 | |
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | ||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | ||
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 12 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Common Shares [Member] | Paid-in-Surplus [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | AOCI [Member] | [1] | Total | |
Shareholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 2,778 | $ 4,476 | $ 41,317 | $ (22,574) | $ (1,141) | $ 24,856 | ||
Common shares, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | 1,111,400,000 | (330,500,000) | ||||||
Net income | 1,310 | 1,310 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 19 | 19 | [2] | |||||
Conversion, stock option exercises, forfeitures, and other | $ 1 | (3) | $ 4 | 2 | ||||
Conversion, stock option exercises, forfeitures, and other (shares) | 400,000 | 500,000 | ||||||
Share repurchases (Note 18) | $ (1,230) | $ (1,230) | ||||||
Share repurchases (Note 18) (shares) | (9,300,000) | (9,259,004) | ||||||
Cash dividends declared | (568) | $ (568) | ||||||
Reclassification due to ASU 2018-02 adoption | 300 | (300) | ||||||
Shareholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2018 | $ 2,779 | 4,473 | 42,359 | $ (23,800) | (1,422) | 24,389 | ||
Common shares, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2018 | 1,111,800,000 | (339,300,000) | ||||||
Shareholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 2,779 | 4,449 | 45,284 | $ (30,674) | (1,415) | $ 20,423 | ||
Common shares, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | 1,111,700,000 | (386,600,000) | 725,056,690 | |||||
Net income | 1,391 | $ 1,391 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) | 37 | 37 | [2] | |||||
Conversion, stock option exercises, forfeitures, and other | $ 1 | (20) | $ 45 | 26 | ||||
Conversion, stock option exercises, forfeitures, and other (shares) | 300,000 | 1,100,000 | ||||||
Share repurchases (Note 18) | (500) | $ (3,009) | $ (3,509) | |||||
Share repurchases (Note 18) (shares) | (18,100,000) | (18,149,450) | ||||||
Cash dividends declared | (626) | $ (626) | ||||||
Shareholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019 | $ 2,780 | $ 3,929 | $ 46,049 | $ (33,638) | $ (1,378) | $ 17,742 | ||
Common shares, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019 | 1,112,000,000 | (403,600,000) | 708,456,092 | |||||
[1] | AOCI = Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Note 9) | |||||||
[2] | Net of deferred taxes of $(4) million and $(6) million during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ 0.88 | $ 0.73 |
Basis Of Presentation
Basis Of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Basis of Presentation [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | For purposes of this report, unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the “Corporation”, “Company”, “UPC”, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean Union Pacific Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Union Pacific Railroad Company, which will be separately referred to herein as “UPRR” or the “Railroad”. 1. Basis of Presentation Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2018 , is derived from audited financial statements. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year ending December 31, 2019 . The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with GAAP as codified in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). |
Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] | |
Accounting Pronouncements | 2. Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (T opic 842) . ASU 2016-02 require s companies to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key informa tion about leasing arrangements . We implemented an enterprise-wide lease management system to support the new reporting requirements, and effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . We elected an initial application date of January 1 , 2019 and will not recast comparative periods in transition to the new standard. In addition, we elected certain practical expedients which permit us to not reassess whether existing contracts are or contain leases, to not reassess the lease classification of any existing leases, to not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases, and to not separate lease and nonlease components for all classes of underlying assets. We also made an accounting policy election to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off of the balance sheet for all classes of underlying assets. Adoption of the new standard resulted in an increase in the Company’s assets and liabilities of approximately $2 billion. The ASU did not have an impact on our consolidated results of operations or cash flows. |
Operations and Segmentation
Operations and Segmentation | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Operations and Segmentation [Abstract] | |
Operations and Segmentation | 3 . Operations and Segmentation The Railroad, along with its subsidiaries and rail affiliates, is our one reportable operating segment. Although we provide and analyze revenue by commodity group, we treat the financial results of the Railroad as one segment due to the integrated nature of our rail network. Our operating revenues are primarily derived from contracts with customers for the transportation of freight from origin to destination. The following table represents a disaggregation of our freight and other revenues: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Agricultural Products $ 1,067 $ 1,098 Energy 982 1,173 Industrial 1,410 1,340 Premium 1,551 1,511 Total freight revenues $ 5,010 $ 5,122 Other subsidiary revenues 223 217 Accessorial revenues 133 121 Other 18 15 Total operating revenues $ 5,384 $ 5,475 Although our revenues are principally derived from customers domiciled in the U.S., the ultimate points of origin or destination for some products we transport are outside the U.S. Each of our commodity groups includes revenue from shipments to and from Mexico. Included in the above table are freight revenues from our Mexico business which amounted to $576 million and $5 79 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , and March 31 , 2018 . |
Stock-based Compensation
Stock-based Compensation | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Stock-based compensation [Abstract] | |
Stock-based Compensation | 4 . Stock-Based Compensation We have several stock-based compensation plans under which employees and non-employee directors receive stock options, nonvested retention shares, and nonvested stock units. We refer to the nonvested shares and stock units collectively as “retention awards”. We have elected to issue treasury shares to cover option exercises and stock unit vestings, while new shares are issued when retention shares are granted. Information regarding stock-based compensation appears in the table below: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Stock-based compensation, before tax: Stock options $ 5 $ 4 Retention awards 22 21 Total stock-based compensation, before tax $ 27 $ 25 Excess tax benefits from equity compensation plans $ 39 $ 15 Stock Options – We estimate the fair value of our stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The table below shows the annual weighted-average assumptions used for valuation purposes: Weighted-Average Assumptions 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.5% 2.6% Dividend yield 2.2% 2.3% Expected life (years) 5.2 5.3 Volatility 22.7% 21.1% Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted $ 30.37 $ 21.70 The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant; the expected dividend yield is calculated as the ratio of dividends paid per share of common stock to the stock price on the date of grant; the expected life is based on historical and expected exercise behavior; and expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock price over the expected life of the option. A summary of stock option activity during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , is presented below: Options (thous.) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions) Outstanding at January 1, 2019 5,170 $ 92.06 5.4 yrs. $ 239 Granted 573 160.84 N/A N/A Exercised (1,505) 68.66 N/A N/A Forfeited or expired (36) 119.14 N/A N/A Outstanding at March 31, 2019 4,202 $ 109.59 6.6 yrs. $ 242 Vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2019 4,161 $ 109.31 6.6 yrs. $ 241 Options exercisable at March 31, 2019 2,856 $ 97.12 5.6 yrs. $ 200 Stock options are granted at the closing price on the date of grant, have ten -year contractual terms, and vest no later than three years from the date of grant. None of the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2019, are subject to performance or market-based vesting conditions. At March 31, 2019, there was $30 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. Additional information regarding stock option exercises appears in the table below: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 138 $ 33 Cash received from option exercises 72 26 Treasury shares repurchased for employee taxes (22) (8) Tax benefit realized from option exercises 34 8 Aggregate grant-date fair value of stock options vested 15 18 Retention Awards – The fair value of retention awards is based on the closing price of the stock on the grant date. Dividends and dividend equivalents are paid to participants during the vesting periods. Changes in our retention awards during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , were as follows: Shares (thous.) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2019 2,070 $ 104.55 Granted 374 161.56 Vested (419) 120.91 Forfeited (40) 109.51 Nonvested at March 31, 2019 1,985 $ 111.74 Retention awards are granted at no cost to the employee or non-employee director and vest over periods lasting up to four years. At March 31 , 2019 , there was $135 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested retention awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years. Performance Retention Awards – In February 2019, our Board of Directors approved performance stock unit grants. The basic terms of these performance stock units are identical t o those granted in February 2018 , except for different annual return on invested capital (ROIC) performance targets. The plan also includes relative operating income growth (OIG) as a modifier compared to the companies included in the S&P 500 Industrials Index. We define ROIC as net operating profit adjusted for interest expense (including interest on the present value of operating leases) and taxes on interest divided by average invested capital adjusted for the present value of operating leases. The modifier can be up to +/- 25% of the award earned based on the ROIC achieved, but not to exceed the maximum number of shares granted. Stock units awarded to selected employees under these grants are subject to continued employment for 37 months and the attainment of certain levels of ROIC, modified for the relative OIG. We expense the fair value of the units that are probable of being earned based on our forecasted ROIC over the 3 -year performance period, and with respect to the third year of the plan, the relative OIG modifier. We measure the fair value of these performance stock units based upon the closing price of the underlying common stock as of the date of grant, reduced by the present value of estimated future dividends. Dividend equivalents are paid to participants only after the units are earned. The assumptions used to calculate the present value of estimated future dividends related to the February 2019 grant were as follows: 2019 Dividend per share per quarter $ 0.88 Risk-free interest rate at date of grant 2.5% Changes in our performance retention awards during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , were as follows: Shares (thous.) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2019 1,092 $ 95.12 Granted 308 151.33 Vested (267) 70.57 Unearned (127) 70.09 Forfeited (28) 109.39 Nonvested at March 31, 2019 978 $ 122.37 At March 31 , 2019 , there was $54 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested performance retention awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. This expense is subject to achievement of the performance measures established for the performance stock unit grants. |
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Retirement Plans [Abstract] | |
Retirement Plans | 5 . Retirement Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Pension Plans – We provide defined benefit retirement income to eligible non-union employees through qualified and non-qualified (supplemental) pension plans. Qualified and non-qualified pension benefits are based on years of service and the highest compensation during the latest years of employment, with specific reductions made for early retirements. Non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2018 are no longer eligible for pension benefits, but are eligible for an enhanced 401(k) plan as described below in other retirement programs. Other Postretirement Benefits (OPEB) – We provide medical and life insurance benefits for eligible retirees hired before January 1, 2004 . These benefits are funded as medical claims and life insurance premiums are paid. Expense Both pension and OPEB expense are determined based upon the annual service cost of benefits (the actuarial cost of benefits earned during a period) and the interest cost on those liabilities, less the expected return on plan assets. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is applied to a calculated value of plan assets that recognizes changes in fair value over a five -year period. This practice is intended to reduce year-to-year volatility in pension expense, but it can have the effect of delaying the recognition of differences between actual returns on assets and expected returns based on long-term rate of return assumptions. Differences in actual experience in relation to assumptions are not recognized in net income immediately, but are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and, if necessary, amortized as pension or OPEB expense. The components of our net periodic pension and OPEB cost were as follows for the three months ended March 31: Millions, Pension OPEB for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Service cost $ 22 $ 27 $ - $ - Interest cost 40 36 3 3 Expected return on plan assets (68) (68) - - Amortization of actuarial loss 16 23 1 2 Net periodic benefit cost $ 10 $ 18 $ 4 $ 5 Cash Contributions For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we did not make any cash contributions to the qualified pension plan. Any contributions made during 2019 will be based on cash generated from operations and financial market considerations. Our policy with respect to funding the qualified plans is to fund at least the minimum required by law and not more than the maximum amount deductible for tax purposes. At March 31 , 2019 , we do not have minimum cash funding requirements for 2019. |
Other Income
Other Income | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Other Income [Abstract] | |
Other Income | 6 . Other Income / (Expense) Other income / (expense) included the following: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Rental income $ 29 $ 28 Interest income 9 4 Net periodic pension and OPEB costs 8 4 Net gain on non-operating asset dispositions 4 6 Early extinguishment of debt [a] - (85) Non-operating environmental costs and other [b] 27 1 Total $ 77 $ (42) [a] 2018 includes a debt extinguishment charge for the early redemption of certain bonds and debentures in the first quarter (Note 14). [b] 2019 includes $27 million in interest income associated with the employment tax refund (Note 17 ) . |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Income Tax [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 7 . Income Taxes The I nternal R evenue S ervice (IRS) is performing limited scope audits of UPC’s 2016 and 201 7 tax return s . The statute of limitations has run for all years prior to 2015. Several state tax authorities are examining our state tax returns for years 2015 through 2017. At March 31, 2019, we had a net liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $176 million. On April 9, 2019, Arkansas enacted legislation to decrease its corporate income tax rate effective 2021. In the second quarter of 2019, we will decrease our deferred tax expense by $21 million to reflect the decreased tax rate. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | 8 . Earnings Per Share The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share: Millions, Except Per Share Amounts, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Net income $ 1,391 $ 1,310 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Basic 716.8 776.4 Dilutive effect of stock options 1.3 1.8 Dilutive effect of retention shares and units 1.4 1.4 Diluted 719.5 779.6 Earnings per share – basic $ 1.94 $ 1.69 Earnings per share – diluted $ 1.93 $ 1.68 Stock options excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive 0.4 0.5 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 9 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , and 2018 , were as follows (net of tax): Millions Defined benefit plans Foreign currency translation Total Balance at January 1, 2019 $ (1,192) $ (223) $ (1,415) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (3) 27 24 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) [a] 13 - 13 Net year-to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes of $(4) million 10 27 37 Balance at March 31, 2019 $ (1,182) $ (196) $ (1,378) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ (1,029) $ (112) $ (1,141) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications - - - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) [a] 19 - 19 Net year-to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes of $(6) million 19 - 19 Reclassification due to ASU 2018-02 adoption [b] (225) (75) (300) Balance at March 31, 2018 $ (1,235) $ (187) $ (1,422) [a] The accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) reclassification components are 1) prior service cost/(credit) and 2) net actuarial loss which are both included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 5 Retirement Plans for additional details. [b ] ASU 2018-02 is the Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows entities the option to reclassify from accumulated o ther comprehensive income to retained earnings the income tax effects that remain stranded in AOCI resulting from the application of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. |
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accounts Receivable [Abstract] | |
Accounts Receivable | 1 0 . Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable includes freight and other receivables reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance is based upon historical losses, credit worthiness of customers, and current economic conditions . At March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , our accounts receivable were reduced by $6 million and $3 million, respectively. Receivables not expected to be collected in one year and the associated allowances are classified as other assets in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. At March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , receivables classified as other assets were reduced by allowances of $2 8 million and $27 million, respectively. Receivables Securitization Facility – The Railroad maintains a $650 million, 3 -year receivables securitization facility (the Receivables Facility) maturing in July 2019 . Under the Receivables Facility, the Railroad sells most of its eligible third-party receivables to Union Pacific Receivables, Inc. (UPRI), a consolidated, wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary that may subsequently transfer, without recourse, an undivided interest in accounts receivable to investors. The investors have no recourse to the Railroad’s other assets except for customary warranty and indemnity claims. Creditors of the Railroad do not have recourse to the assets of UPRI. The amount recorded under the Receivables Facility was $400 million at both March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 . The Receivables Facility was supported by $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion of accounts receivable as collateral at March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , respectively, which, as a retained interest, is included in accounts receivable, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The outstanding amount the Railroad is allowed to maintain under the Receivables Facility, with a maximum of $650 million, may fluctuate based on the availability of eligible receivables and is directly affected by business volumes and credit risks, including receivables payment quality measures such as default and dilution ratios. If default or dilution ratios increase one percent, the allowable outstanding amount under the Receivables Facility would not materially change. The costs of the Receivables Facility include interest, which will vary based on prevailing benchmark and commercial paper rates, program fees paid to participating banks, commercial paper issuance costs, and fees of participating banks for unused commitment availability. The costs of the Receivables Facility are included in interest expense and were $4 million for both the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , and 2018 . |
Properties
Properties | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Properties [Abstract] | |
Properties | 1 1 . Properties The following tables list the major categories of property and equipment, as well as the weighted-average estimated useful life for each category (in years): Millions, Except Estimated Useful Life Accumulated Net Book Estimated As of March 31, 2019 Cost Depreciation Value Useful Life Land $ 5,266 $ N/A $ 5,266 N/A Road: Rail and other track material 16,872 6,213 10,659 42 Ties 10,496 3,075 7,421 34 Ballast 5,594 1,619 3,975 34 Other roadway [a] 19,703 3,844 15,859 48 Total road 52,665 14,751 37,914 N/A Equipment: Locomotives 9,638 3,739 5,899 18 Freight cars 2,198 906 1,292 24 Work equipment and other 1,056 311 745 19 Total equipment 12,892 4,956 7,936 N/A Technology and other 1,121 496 625 12 Construction in progress 1,115 - 1,115 N/A Total $ 73,059 $ 20,203 $ 52,856 N/A Millions, Except Estimated Useful Life Accumulated Net Book Estimated As of December 31, 2018 Cost Depreciation Value Useful Life Land $ 5,264 $ N/A $ 5,264 N/A Road: Rail and other track material 16,785 6,156 10,629 43 Ties 10,409 3,025 7,384 34 Ballast 5,561 1,595 3,966 34 Other roadway [a] 19,584 3,766 15,818 48 Total road 52,339 14,542 37,797 N/A Equipment: Locomotives 9,792 3,861 5,931 19 Freight cars 2,229 929 1,300 24 Work equipment and other 1,040 301 739 19 Total equipment 13,061 5,091 7,970 N/A Technology and other 1,117 493 624 12 Construction in progress 1,024 - 1,024 N/A Total $ 72,805 $ 20,126 $ 52,679 N/A [a] Other roadway includes grading, bridges and tunnels, signals, buildings, and other road assets. |
Accounts Payable and Other Curr
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilties [Abstract] | |
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities | 1 2 . Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Millions 2019 2018 Income and other taxes payable $ 934 $ 694 Accounts payable 794 872 Current operating lease liabilities (Note 16) 417 - Accrued wages and vacation 381 384 Accrued casualty costs 219 211 Interest payable 198 317 Equipment rents payable 107 107 Other 509 575 Total accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 3,559 $ 3,160 |
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Financial Instruments[Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments | 1 3 . Financial Instruments Short-Term Investments – All of the Company’s short-term investments consist of time deposits. These investments are considered level 2 investments and are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair valu e. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had $90 million of short-term investments, of which $30 million are in a trust for the purpose of providing collateral for payment of certain other long-term liabilities, and as such are reclassified as other assets. All short-term investments have a maturity of less than one year and are classified as held-to-maturity. There were no transfers out of Level 2 during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 . Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The fair value of our short- and long-term debt was estimated using a market value price model, which utilizes applicable U.S. Treasury rates along with current market quotes on comparable debt securities. All of the inputs used to determine the fair market value of the Corporation’s long-term debt are Level 2 inputs and obtained from an independent source. At March 31 , 2019 , the fair value of total debt was $25.7 billion, approximately $0.6 billion more than the carrying value. At December 31, 2018 , the fair value of total debt was $21.9 billion, approximately $0.5 billion less than the carrying value. The fair value of the Corporation’s debt is a measure of its current value under present market conditions . The fair value of our cash equivalents approximates their carrying value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. |
Debt
Debt | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Debt [Abstract] | |
Debt | 14 . Debt Credit Facilities – At March 31 , 2019 , we had $2.0 billion of credit available under our revolving credit facility, which is designated for general corporate purposes and supports the issuance of commercial paper. We did not draw on the facility at any time during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 . Commitment fees and interest rates payable under the Facility are similar to fees and rates available to comparably rated, investment-grade borrowers. The Facility allows for borrowings at floating rates based on London Interbank Offered Rates, plus a spread, depending upon credit ratings for our senior unsecured debt. The facility matures in June 2023 under a five -year term and requires UPC to maintain a debt-to-EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) coverage ratio. The definition of debt used for purposes of calculating the debt-to-EBITDA coverage ratio includes, among other things, certain credit arrangements, capital leases, guarantees, unfunded and vested pension benefits under Title IV of ERISA, and unamortized debt discount and deferred debt issuance costs. At March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with the debt-to-EBITDA coverage ratio, which allows us to carry up to $38.1 billion of debt (as defined in the Facility), and we had $26.0 billion of debt (as defined in the Facility) outstanding at that date. The Facility does not include any other financial restrictions, credit rating triggers (other than rating-dependent pricing), or any other provision that could require us to post collateral. The Facility also includes a $150 million cross-default provision and a change-of-control provision. During the three months ended March 31 , 2019, we issued $2.95 billion and repaid $2.65 billion of commercial paper with maturities ranging from 1 to 31 days, and at March 31, 2019, we had $500 million of commercial paper outstanding. Our revolving credit facility supports our outstanding commercial paper balances, and, unless we change the terms of our commercial paper program, our aggregate issuance of commercial paper will not exceed the amount of borrowings available under the Facility. Shelf Registration Statement and Significant New Borrowings – In 2018, the Board of Directors re authorized the issuance of up to $6 billion of debt securities . Under our Shelf registration, we may issue, from time to time any combination of debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, or warrants for debt securities or preferred stock in one or more offerings. During the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , we issued the following unsecured, fixed-rate deb t securities under our current shelf registration : Date Description of Securities February 19, 2019 $500 million of 2.950% Notes due March 1, 2022 $500 million of 3.150% Notes due March 1, 2024 $1.0 billion of 3.700% Notes due March 1, 2029 $1.0 billion of 4.300% Notes due March 1, 2049 We used the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of common stock pursuant to our share repurchase programs. These debt securities includ e change-of-control provisions. At March 31, 2019 , we had remaining authority to issue up to $3.0 billion of debt securities under our Shelf registration. Receivables Securitization Facility – As of both March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , we recorded $400 million of borrowings under our Receivables Facility as secured debt. (See further discussion of our receivables securitization facility in Note 1 0 ). Debt Redemption – Effective as of March 15, 2018 , we redeemed, in entirety, the Missouri Pacific 5% Income Debentures due 2045 , the Chicago and Eastern Illinois 5% Income Debentures due 2054 , and the Missouri Pacific 4.75% General Mortgage Income Bonds Series A due 2020 and Series B due 2030 . The debentures had principal outstanding of $96 million and $2 million, respectively, and the bonds had principal outstanding of $30 million and $27 million, respectively. The bonds and debentures were assumed by the Railroad in the 1982 acquisition of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.9% . The carrying value of all four bonds and debentures at the time of redemption was $70 million, due to fair value purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisition. The redemption resulted in an early extinguishment charge of $85 million in the first quarter of 2018. |
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] | |
Variable Interest Entities | 15 . Variable Interest Entities We have entered into various lease transactions in which the structure of the leases contain variable interest entities (VIEs). These VIEs were created solely for the purpose of doing lease transactions (principally involving railroad equipment and facilities) and have no other activities, assets or liabilities outside of the lease transactions. Within these lease arrangements, we have the right to purchase some or all of the assets at fixed prices. Depending on market conditions, fixed-price purchase options available in the leases could potentially provide benefits to us; however, these benefits are not expected to be significant. We maintain and operate the assets based on contractual obligations within the lease arrangements, which set specific guidelines consistent within the railroad industry. As such, we have no control over activities that could materially impact the fair value of the leased assets. We do not hold the power to direct the activities of the VIEs and, therefore, do not control the ongoing activities that have a significant impact on the economic performance of the VIEs. Additionally, we do not have the obligation to absorb losses of the VIEs or the right to receive benefits of the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We are not considered to be the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate these VIEs because our actions and decisions do not have the most significant effect on the VIE’s performance and our fixed-price purchase options are not considered to be potentially significant to the VIEs. The future minimum lease payments associated with the VIE leases totaled $ 1.6 billion as of March 31 , 2019 . |
Leases
Leases | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases [Text Block] | 16. Leases Our significant accounting policies are detailed in Note 2 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Changes to our accounting policies as a result of adopting ASU 2016-02 are discussed below. We lease certain locomotives, freight cars, and other property for use in our rail operations. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components and we have elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets. L eases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with initial terms in excess of 12 months are recorded as operating or financing leases in our Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Operating leases are included in operating lease assets, accounts payable and other current liabilities, and operating lease liabilities on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Finance leases are included in net properties, debt due within one year, and debt due after one year on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use a collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date, including lease term, in determining the present value of future payments. The operating lease asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and reported in Equipment and other rents and financing lease expense is recorded as Depreciation and Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The following are additional details related to our lease portfolio: Mar. 31, Millions Classification 2019 Assets Operating leases Operating lease assets $ 2,146 Finance leases Net properties [a] 516 Total leased assets $ 2,662 Liabilities Current Operating Accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 417 Finance Debt due within one year 99 Noncurrent Operating Operating lease liabilities 1,663 Finance Debt due after one year 560 Total lease liabilities $ 2,739 [a] Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $717 million as of March 31, 2019 . The lease cost components are classified as follows: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, Classification 2019 Operating lease cost [a] Equipment and other rents $ 93 Finance lease cost Amortization of leased assets Depreciation 18 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 9 Net lease cost $ 120 [a] Includes short-term lease costs of $0.2 million and variable lease costs of $1.9 million . The following table presents aggregate lease maturities as of March 31, 2019: Millions Operating Leases Finance Leases Total 2019 $ 196 $ 72 $ 268 2020 384 143 527 2021 308 147 455 2022 273 130 403 2023 235 88 323 After 2023 1,040 199 1,239 Total lease payments $ 2,436 $ 779 $ 3,215 Less: Interest [a] 356 120 476 Present value of lease liabilities $ 2,080 $ 659 $ 2,739 The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2018 included $1,454 , net of $912 million of accumulated depreciation for properties held under capital leases. The following table presents aggregate lease maturities as of December 31, 2018: Millions Operating Leases Capital Leases 2019 $ 419 $ 148 2020 378 155 2021 303 159 2022 272 142 2023 234 94 Later years 1,040 200 Total minimum lease payments $ 2,646 $ 898 Amount representing interest N/A (144) Present value of minimum lease payments N/A $ 754 The following table presents the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate: Mar. 31 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 9.0 Finance leases 6.6 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 Finance leases 5.3 The following table presents other information related to our operating and finance leases: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 215 Operating cash flows from finance leases 17 Financing cash flows from finance leases 58 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities - Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 9 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | 1 7 . Commitments and Contingencies Asserted and Unasserted Claims – Various claims and lawsuits are pending against us and certain of our subsidiaries. We cannot fully determine the effect of all asserted and unasserted claims on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity. To the extent possible, we have recorded a liability where asserted and unasserted claims are considered probable and where such claims can be reasonably estimated. We do not expect that any known lawsuits, claims, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, or guarantees will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity after taking into account liabilities and insurance recoveries previously recorded for these matters. Personal Injury – The cost of personal injuries to employees and others related to our activities is charged to expense based on estimates of the ultimate cost and number of incidents each year. We use an actuarial analysis to measure the expense and liability, including unasserted claims. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) governs compensation for work-related accidents. Under FELA, damages are assessed based on a finding of fault through litigation or out-of-court settlements. We offer a comprehensive variety of services and rehabilitation programs for employees who are injured at work. Our personal injury liability is not discounted to present value due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of future payments. Approximately 94% of the recorded liability is related to asserted claims and approximately 6% is related to unasserted claims at March 31 , 2019 . Because of the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate outcome of personal injury claims, it is reasonably possible that future costs to settle these claims may range from approximately $266 million to $292 million . We record an accrual at the low end of the range as no amount of loss within the range is more probable than any other. Estimates can vary over time due to evolving trends in litigation. Our personal injury liability activity was as follows : Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Beginning balance $ 271 $ 285 Current year accruals 18 19 Changes in estimates for prior years (2) (11) Payments (21) (21) Ending balance at March 31 $ 266 $ 272 Current portion, ending balance at March 31 $ 67 $ 70 We reassess our estimated insurance recoveries annually and have recognized an asset for estimated insurance recoveries at both December 31, 2018, and 2017. Any changes to recorded insurance recoveries are included in the above table in the Changes in estimates for prior years category. Environmental Costs – We are subject to federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. We have identified 337 sites at which we are or may be liable for remediation costs associated with alleged contamination or for violations of environmental requirements. This includes 32 sites that are the subject of actions taken by the U.S. government, 21 of which are currently on the Superfund National Priorities List. Certain federal legislation imposes joint and several liability for the remediation of identified sites; consequently, our ultimate environmental liability may include costs relating to activities of other parties, in addition to costs relating to our own activities at each site. When we identify an environmental issue with respect to property owned, leased, or otherwise used in our business, we perform, with assistance of our consultants, environmental assessments on the property. We expense the cost of the assessments as incurred. We accrue the cost of remediation where our obligation is probable and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Our environmental liability is not discounted to present value due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of future payments. Our environmental liability activity was as follows: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Beginning balance $ 223 $ 196 Accruals 10 16 Payments (17) (14) Ending balance at March 31 $ 216 $ 198 Current portion, ending balance at March 31 $ 63 $ 57 The environmental liability includes future costs for remediation and restoration of sites, as well as ongoing monitoring costs, but excludes any anticipated recoveries from third parties. Cost estimates are based on information available for each site, financial viability of other potentially responsible parties, and existing technology, laws, and regulations. The ultimate liability for remediation is difficult to determine because of the number of potentially responsible parties, site-specific cost sharing arrangements with other potentially responsible parties, the degree of contamination by various wastes, the scarcity and quality of volumetric data related to many of the sites, and the speculative nature of remediation costs. Estimates of liability may vary over time due to changes in federal, state, and local laws governing environmental remediation. Current obligations are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity. Insurance – The Company has a consolidated, wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary (the captive), that provides insurance coverage for certain risks including FELA claims and property coverage which are subject to reinsurance. The captive entered into annual reinsurance treaty agreements that insure workers compensation, general liability, auto liability and FELA risk. The captive cedes a portion of its FELA exposure through the treaty and assumes a proportionate share of the entire risk. The captive receives direct premiums, which are netted against the Company’s premium costs in other expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The treaty agreements provide for certain protections against the risk of treaty participants’ non-performance, and we do not believe our exposure to treaty participants’ non-performance is material at this time. We record both liabilities and reinsurance receivables using an actuarial analysis based on historical experience in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Effective January 2019, the captive insurance subsidiary no longer participates in the reinsurance treaty agreement. The Company established a trust in the fourth quarter of 2018 for the purpose of providing collateral as required under the reinsurance treaty agreement for prior years’ participation. Guarantees – At both March 31 , 2019 and December 31, 2018 , we were contingently liable for $22 million in guarantees. The fair value of these obligations as of both March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 was $0 . We entered into these contingent guarantees in the normal course of business, and they include guaranteed obligations related to our affiliated operations. The final guarantee expires in 2022 . We are not aware of any existing event of default that would require us to satisfy these guarantees. We do not expect that these guarantees will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. Indemnities – We are contingently obligated under a variety of indemnification arrangements, although in some cases the extent of our potential liability is limited, depending on the nature of the transactions and the agreements. Due to uncertainty as to whether claims will be made or how they will be resolved, we cannot reasonably determine the probability of an adverse claim or reasonably estimate any adverse liability or the total maximum exposure under these indemnification arrangements. We do not have any reason to believe that we will be required to make any material payments under these indemnity provisions. Gain Contingency – UPRR filed multiple claims with the IRS for refunds of Railroad Retirement T a xes paid on (i) certain stock awards to its employees and (ii) certain bonus payments it made to labor agreement employees during the years 1991-2017. T he IRS denied UPRR’s claims for 1991 – 2007 (employment tax refund). UPRR filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska (the Distr ict Court) for the employment tax refund and in 2016 the District Court denied the refund claim . UPRR appealed this denial to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8 th Circuit (8 th Circuit) and the 8 th Circuit ruled in favor of UPRR and remanded the case to the District Court. The IRS appealed the 8 th Circuit ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. In June 2018, a similar case for another railroad was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court against the IRS and in favor of that railroad ( Wisconsin Central LTD., Et. Al. v. U.S. ). As a result, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the IRS request to appeal the 8 th Circuit ruling . On November 28, 2018 the District Court issued an order granting summary judgment to UPRR pursuant to the mandate of the 8th Circuit. UPRR, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the IRS subsequently agreed upon the tax refund amounts owed UPRR and its employees for all claims. On February 12, 2019, UPRR received a partial final judgment from the District Court for the employment tax refund. As a result, in the first quarter of 2019 UPRR recognized an employer refund of $42 million as a reduction of compensation and benefit expenses and approximately $27 million of interest in other income. UPRR’s refund claims for 2008 – 2017 are pending with the IRS , and we expect IRS approval of these claims in 2019. These claims are considered gain contingencies and no refund amounts have been recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019. These claims will be recognized when UPRR receives final approval from the IRS allowing the refunds. When recognized, UPRR will reduce compensation and benefit expenses by $36 million and record approximately $3 million of interest in other income. |
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Share Repurchase Program [Abstract] | |
Share Repurchase Program | 1 8 . Share Repurchase Programs On February 7, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase authorization, enabling the Company to buy up to 150 million of its common shares by March 31, 2022 . The new authorization is effective April 1, 2019, and replaces the previous authorization of up to 120 million shares, which expired on March 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, we repurchased a total of $ 34.4 billion of our common stock since commencement of our repurchase programs in 2007. The following table represents shares repurchased in the first quarter of 2019 and 2018: Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid 2019 2018 2019 2018 First quarter [a] 18,149,450 9,259,004 $ 165.79 $ 132.84 [a] Includes 11,795,930 shares repurchased in February 2019 under accelerated share repurchase programs. Management's assessments of market conditions and other pertinent factors guide the timing and volume of all repurchases. We expect to fund any share repurchases under this program through cash generated from operations, the sale or lease of various operating and non-operating properties, debt issuances, and cash on hand. Open market repurchases are recorded in treasury stock at cost, which includes any applicable commissions and fees. Accelerated Share Repurchase Programs – On February 25, 2019, the Company established accelerated share repurchase programs (ASRs) with two financial institutions to repurchase shares of our common stock. On February 26, 2019, the Company received 1 1,795,930 shares of its common stock repurchased under the ASRs for an aggregate of $2.5 billion. When the shares were received, the exchange was accounted for as an equity transaction with $2.0 billion of the aggregate amount allocated to treasury stock and the remaining $0.5 billion allocated to paid-in-surplus. The Company reflected the shares received as a repurchase of common stock in the weighted average common shares outstanding calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share. Under these ASRs, we paid a specified amount to the financial institutions and received an initial delivery of shares. This delivery of shares represents the initial and likely minimum number of shares that we may receive under the ASRs. The final number of shares to be repurchased under the ASRs will be based on the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the ASR term, less a discount and subject to potential adjustments pursuant to the terms of such ASR. The final settlement is expected to be completed prior to the end of the third quarter of 2019, but the ASRs may be terminated early in certain circumstances. |
Related Parties
Related Parties | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Related Parties [Abstract] | |
Related Parties | 19 . Related Parties UPRR and other North American railroad companies jointly own TTX Company (TTX). UPRR has a 36.79% economic and voting interest in TTX while the other North American railroads own the remaining interest. In accordance with ASC 323 Investments - Equity Method and Joint Venture , UPRR applies the equity method of accounting to our investment in TTX. TTX is a railcar pooling company that owns railcars and intermodal wells to serve North America’s railroads. TTX assists railroads in meeting the needs of their customers by providing railcars in an efficient, pooled environment. All railroads have the ability to utilize TTX railcars through car hire by renting railcars at stated rates. UPRR had $1. 3 billion recognized as investments related to TTX in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of both March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 . TTX car hire expenses of $10 5 million for both the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , and 2018 , are included in equipment and other rents in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. In addition, UPRR had accounts payable to TTX of $69 million and $6 6 million as of March 31 , 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , respectively. |
Operations and Segmentation (Ta
Operations and Segmentation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Operations and Segmentation [Abstract] | |
Freight Revenue By Commodity Group | Our operating revenues are primarily derived from contracts with customers for the transportation of freight from origin to destination. The following table represents a disaggregation of our freight and other revenues: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Agricultural Products $ 1,067 $ 1,098 Energy 982 1,173 Industrial 1,410 1,340 Premium 1,551 1,511 Total freight revenues $ 5,010 $ 5,122 Other subsidiary revenues 223 217 Accessorial revenues 133 121 Other 18 15 Total operating revenues $ 5,384 $ 5,475 |
Stock-based Compensation (Table
Stock-based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Stock-based compensation [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | Information regarding stock-based compensation appears in the table below: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Stock-based compensation, before tax: Stock options $ 5 $ 4 Retention awards 22 21 Total stock-based compensation, before tax $ 27 $ 25 Excess tax benefits from equity compensation plans $ 39 $ 15 |
Stock Options Weight Average Assumptions | The table below shows the annual weighted-average assumptions used for valuation purposes: Weighted-Average Assumptions 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.5% 2.6% Dividend yield 2.2% 2.3% Expected life (years) 5.2 5.3 Volatility 22.7% 21.1% Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted $ 30.37 $ 21.70 |
Stock Options Activity | A summary of stock option activity during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , is presented below: Options (thous.) Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions) Outstanding at January 1, 2019 5,170 $ 92.06 5.4 yrs. $ 239 Granted 573 160.84 N/A N/A Exercised (1,505) 68.66 N/A N/A Forfeited or expired (36) 119.14 N/A N/A Outstanding at March 31, 2019 4,202 $ 109.59 6.6 yrs. $ 242 Vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2019 4,161 $ 109.31 6.6 yrs. $ 241 Options exercisable at March 31, 2019 2,856 $ 97.12 5.6 yrs. $ 200 |
Stock Option Exercises | Additional information regarding stock option exercises appears in the table below: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 138 $ 33 Cash received from option exercises 72 26 Treasury shares repurchased for employee taxes (22) (8) Tax benefit realized from option exercises 34 8 Aggregate grant-date fair value of stock options vested 15 18 |
Retention Awards Activity | Changes in our retention awards during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , were as follows: Shares (thous.) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2019 2,070 $ 104.55 Granted 374 161.56 Vested (419) 120.91 Forfeited (40) 109.51 Nonvested at March 31, 2019 1,985 $ 111.74 |
Performance Retention Awards Present Value Calculation Assumptions | The assumptions used to calculate the present value of estimated future dividends related to the February 2019 grant were as follows: 2019 Dividend per share per quarter $ 0.88 Risk-free interest rate at date of grant 2.5% |
Performance Based Units Activity | Changes in our performance retention awards during the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , were as follows: Shares (thous.) Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Nonvested at January 1, 2019 1,092 $ 95.12 Granted 308 151.33 Vested (267) 70.57 Unearned (127) 70.09 Forfeited (28) 109.39 Nonvested at March 31, 2019 978 $ 122.37 |
Retirement Plans (Tables)
Retirement Plans (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Retirement Plans [Abstract] | |
Net Periodic Pension And OPEB Cost/(Benefit) | The components of our net periodic pension and OPEB cost were as follows for the three months ended March 31: Millions, Pension OPEB for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Service cost $ 22 $ 27 $ - $ - Interest cost 40 36 3 3 Expected return on plan assets (68) (68) - - Amortization of actuarial loss 16 23 1 2 Net periodic benefit cost $ 10 $ 18 $ 4 $ 5 |
Other Income (Tables)
Other Income (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Other Income [Abstract] | |
Other Income | Other income / (expense) included the following: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Rental income $ 29 $ 28 Interest income 9 4 Net periodic pension and OPEB costs 8 4 Net gain on non-operating asset dispositions 4 6 Early extinguishment of debt [a] - (85) Non-operating environmental costs and other [b] 27 1 Total $ 77 $ (42) [a] 2018 includes a debt extinguishment charge for the early redemption of certain bonds and debentures in the first quarter (Note 14). [b] 2019 includes $27 million in interest income associated with the employment tax refund (Note 17 ) |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share: Millions, Except Per Share Amounts, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Net income $ 1,391 $ 1,310 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Basic 716.8 776.4 Dilutive effect of stock options 1.3 1.8 Dilutive effect of retention shares and units 1.4 1.4 Diluted 719.5 779.6 Earnings per share – basic $ 1.94 $ 1.69 Earnings per share – diluted $ 1.93 $ 1.68 Stock options excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive 0.4 0.5 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Abstract] | |
After-Tax Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , and 2018 , were as follows (net of tax): Millions Defined benefit plans Foreign currency translation Total Balance at January 1, 2019 $ (1,192) $ (223) $ (1,415) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (3) 27 24 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) [a] 13 - 13 Net year-to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes of $(4) million 10 27 37 Balance at March 31, 2019 $ (1,182) $ (196) $ (1,378) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ (1,029) $ (112) $ (1,141) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications - - - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) [a] 19 - 19 Net year-to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes of $(6) million 19 - 19 Reclassification due to ASU 2018-02 adoption [b] (225) (75) (300) Balance at March 31, 2018 $ (1,235) $ (187) $ (1,422) [a] The accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) reclassification components are 1) prior service cost/(credit) and 2) net actuarial loss which are both included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 5 Retirement Plans for additional details. [b ] ASU 2018-02 is the Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows entities the option to reclassify from accumulated o ther comprehensive income to retained earnings the income tax effects that remain stranded in AOCI resulting from the application of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. |
Properties (Tables)
Properties (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Properties [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Properties | The following tables list the major categories of property and equipment, as well as the weighted-average estimated useful life for each category (in years): Millions, Except Estimated Useful Life Accumulated Net Book Estimated As of March 31, 2019 Cost Depreciation Value Useful Life Land $ 5,266 $ N/A $ 5,266 N/A Road: Rail and other track material 16,872 6,213 10,659 42 Ties 10,496 3,075 7,421 34 Ballast 5,594 1,619 3,975 34 Other roadway [a] 19,703 3,844 15,859 48 Total road 52,665 14,751 37,914 N/A Equipment: Locomotives 9,638 3,739 5,899 18 Freight cars 2,198 906 1,292 24 Work equipment and other 1,056 311 745 19 Total equipment 12,892 4,956 7,936 N/A Technology and other 1,121 496 625 12 Construction in progress 1,115 - 1,115 N/A Total $ 73,059 $ 20,203 $ 52,856 N/A Millions, Except Estimated Useful Life Accumulated Net Book Estimated As of December 31, 2018 Cost Depreciation Value Useful Life Land $ 5,264 $ N/A $ 5,264 N/A Road: Rail and other track material 16,785 6,156 10,629 43 Ties 10,409 3,025 7,384 34 Ballast 5,561 1,595 3,966 34 Other roadway [a] 19,584 3,766 15,818 48 Total road 52,339 14,542 37,797 N/A Equipment: Locomotives 9,792 3,861 5,931 19 Freight cars 2,229 929 1,300 24 Work equipment and other 1,040 301 739 19 Total equipment 13,061 5,091 7,970 N/A Technology and other 1,117 493 624 12 Construction in progress 1,024 - 1,024 N/A Total $ 72,805 $ 20,126 $ 52,679 N/A [a] Other roadway includes grading, bridges and tunnels, signals, buildings, and other road assets. |
Accounts Payable And Other Cu_2
Accounts Payable And Other Current Liabilities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilties [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Millions 2019 2018 Income and other taxes payable $ 934 $ 694 Accounts payable 794 872 Current operating lease liabilities (Note 16) 417 - Accrued wages and vacation 381 384 Accrued casualty costs 219 211 Interest payable 198 317 Equipment rents payable 107 107 Other 509 575 Total accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 3,559 $ 3,160 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Debt [Abstract] | |
Unsecured Fixed Rate Debt Securities Issued Under Current Shelf Registration | During the three months ended March 31 , 2019 , we issued the following unsecured, fixed-rate deb t securities under our current shelf registration : Date Description of Securities February 19, 2019 $500 million of 2.950% Notes due March 1, 2022 $500 million of 3.150% Notes due March 1, 2024 $1.0 billion of 3.700% Notes due March 1, 2029 $1.0 billion of 4.300% Notes due March 1, 2049 |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Leases | The following are additional details related to our lease portfolio: Mar. 31, Millions Classification 2019 Assets Operating leases Operating lease assets $ 2,146 Finance leases Net properties [a] 516 Total leased assets $ 2,662 Liabilities Current Operating Accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 417 Finance Debt due within one year 99 Noncurrent Operating Operating lease liabilities 1,663 Finance Debt due after one year 560 Total lease liabilities $ 2,739 [a] Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $717 million as of March 31, 2019 . |
Schedule of Lease Cost | The lease cost components are classified as follows: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, Classification 2019 Operating lease cost [a] Equipment and other rents $ 93 Finance lease cost Amortization of leased assets Depreciation 18 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 9 Net lease cost $ 120 [a] Includes short-term lease costs of $0.2 million and variable lease costs of $1.9 million . |
Future Minimum Lease Payments For Operating And Finance or Capital Leases | The following table presents aggregate lease maturities as of March 31, 2019: Millions Operating Leases Finance Leases Total 2019 $ 196 $ 72 $ 268 2020 384 143 527 2021 308 147 455 2022 273 130 403 2023 235 88 323 After 2023 1,040 199 1,239 Total lease payments $ 2,436 $ 779 $ 3,215 Less: Interest [a] 356 120 476 Present value of lease liabilities $ 2,080 $ 659 $ 2,739 The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2018 included $1,454 , net of $912 million of accumulated depreciation for properties held under capital leases. The following table presents aggregate lease maturities as of December 31, 2018: Millions Operating Leases Capital Leases 2019 $ 419 $ 148 2020 378 155 2021 303 159 2022 272 142 2023 234 94 Later years 1,040 200 Total minimum lease payments $ 2,646 $ 898 Amount representing interest N/A (144) Present value of minimum lease payments N/A $ 754 |
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate | The following table presents the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate: Mar. 31 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 9.0 Finance leases 6.6 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 Finance leases 5.3 |
Schedule of Leases - Other Information | The following table presents other information related to our operating and finance leases: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 215 Operating cash flows from finance leases 17 Financing cash flows from finance leases 58 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities - Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 9 |
Commitments And Contingencies (
Commitments And Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | |
Commitments And Contingencies Activity | Our personal injury liability activity was as follows: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Beginning balance $ 271 $ 285 Current year accruals 18 19 Changes in estimates for prior years (2) (11) Payments (21) (21) Ending balance at March 31 $ 266 $ 272 Current portion, ending balance at March 31 $ 67 $ 70 Our environmental liability activity was as follows: Millions, for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Beginning balance $ 223 $ 196 Accruals 10 16 Payments (17) (14) Ending balance at March 31 $ 216 $ 198 Current portion, ending balance at March 31 $ 63 $ 57 |
Share Repurchase Program (Table
Share Repurchase Program (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Share Repurchase Program [Abstract] | |
Share Repurchase Program | The following table represents shares repurchased in the first quarter of 2019 and 2018: Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid 2019 2018 2019 2018 First quarter [a] 18,149,450 9,259,004 $ 165.79 $ 132.84 [a] Includes 11,795,930 shares repurchased in February 2019 under accelerated share repurchase programs. |
Accounting Pronouncements (Deta
Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Operating lease assets (Note 16) | $ 2,146 |
Operating lease liabilities (Note 16) | $ 1,663 |
Minimum [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Finance lease, renewal term | 1 year |
Operating lease, renewal term | 1 year |
ASU 2016-02 Adopted [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Operating lease assets (Note 16) | $ 2,000 |
Operating lease liabilities (Note 16) | $ 2,000 |
ASU 2016-02 Adopted [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
Finance lease, renewal term | 1 year |
Operating lease, renewal term | 1 year |
Operations and Segmentation (De
Operations and Segmentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Subsidiary revenue | $ 223 | $ 217 |
Accessorial revenues | 133 | 121 |
Other revenues | 18 | 15 |
Total operating revenues | 5,384 | 5,475 |
Cargo and Freight [Member] | ||
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Freight revenues | 5,010 | 5,122 |
Agricultural Products [Member] | ||
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Freight revenues | 1,067 | 1,098 |
Energy [Member] | ||
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Freight revenues | 982 | 1,173 |
Industrial [Member] | ||
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Freight revenues | 1,410 | 1,340 |
Premium [Member] | ||
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Freight revenues | 1,551 | 1,511 |
Mexico [Member] | ||
Commodity Group Information [Line Items] | ||
Freight revenues | $ 576 | $ 579 |
Stock-based Compensation (Narra
Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Stock Options [Member] | |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items] | |
Contractual term | 10 years |
Years until vest | 3 years |
Stock options, subject to performance or market-based vesting conditions | 0 |
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 30 |
Expected weighted average period (in years) of nonvested stock options to be recognized | 1 year 7 months 6 days |
Retention Awards [Member] | |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items] | |
Years until vest | 4 years |
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 135 |
Expected weighted average period (in years) of nonvested stock options to be recognized | 2 years 1 month 6 days |
Performance Retention Awards [Member] | |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements [Line Items] | |
Operating income growth modifier range | The modifier can be up to +/- 25% of the award earned based on the ROIC achieved, but not to exceed the maximum number of shares granted. |
Requisite service period | 37 months |
Contractual terms of award | We expense the fair value of the units that are probable of being earned based on our forecasted ROIC over the 3-year performance period, and with respect to the third year of the plan, the relative OIG modifier. |
ROIC performance period | 3 years |
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 54 |
Expected weighted average period (in years) of nonvested stock options to be recognized | 1 year 7 months 6 days |
Stock-based Compensation (Sched
Stock-based Compensation (Schedule Of Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Stock-Based Compensation, Before Tax: [Abstract] | ||
Stock options | $ 5 | $ 4 |
Retention awards | 22 | 21 |
Total stock-based compensation, before tax | 27 | 25 |
Excess tax benefits from equity compensation plans | $ 39 | $ 15 |
Stock-based Compensation (Sch_2
Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Options Weight Average Assumptions) (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Stock Options [Member] | ||
Assumptions For Stock Awards [Abstract] | ||
Risk-free interest rate at date of grant | 2.50% | 2.60% |
Dividend yield | 2.20% | 2.30% |
Expected life (years) | 5 years 2 months 12 days | 5 years 3 months 18 days |
Volatility | 22.70% | 21.10% |
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted | $ 30.37 | $ 21.70 |
Performance Retention Awards [Member] | ||
Assumptions For Stock Awards [Abstract] | ||
Dividend per share per quarter | $ 0.88 | |
Risk-free interest rate at date of grant | 2.50% |
Stock-based Compensation (Sch_3
Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Stock Options [Member] | ||
Stock Option Activity [Abstract] | ||
Stock options, shares outstanding at January 1, 2019 | 5,170 | |
Stock options, shares granted | 573 | |
Stock options, shares exercised | (1,505) | |
Stock options, shares forfeited or expired | (36) | |
Stock options, shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 | 4,202 | 5,170 |
Stock options, shares vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2019 | 4,161 | |
Stock options, shares exercisable at March 31, 2019 | 2,856 | |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, outstanding at January 1, 2019 | $ 92.06 | |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, granted | 160.84 | |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, exercised | 68.66 | |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, forfeited or expired | 119.14 | |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, outstanding at March 31, 2019 | 109.59 | $ 92.06 |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2019 | 109.31 | |
Stock options weighted-average exercise price, options exercisable at March 31, 2019 | $ 97.12 | |
Stock options weighted-average remaining contractual term in years, outstanding at January 1, 2019 | 6 years 7 months 6 days | 5 years 4 months 24 days |
Stock options weighted-average remaining contractual term in years, outstanding at March 31, 2019 | 6 years 7 months 6 days | 5 years 4 months 24 days |
Stock options weighted-average remaining contractual term in years, vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2019 | 6 years 7 months 6 days | |
Stock options weighted-average remaining contractual term in years, options exercisable at March 31, 2019 | 5 years 7 months 6 days | |
Stock options aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding at January 1, 2019 | $ 239 | |
Stock options aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding at March 31, 2019 | 242 | $ 239 |
Stock options aggregate intrinsic value, vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2019 | 241 | |
Stock options aggregate intrinsic value, options exercisable at March 31, 2019 | $ 200 | |
Retention Awards [Member] | ||
Awards Activity [Abstract] | ||
Awards, shares nonvested at January 1, 2019 | 2,070 | |
Awards, shares granted | 374 | |
Awards, shares vested | (419) | |
Awards, shares forfeited | (40) | |
Awards, shares nonvested at March 31, 2019 | 1,985 | 2,070 |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, nonvested at January 1, 2019 | $ 104.55 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted | 161.56 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested | 120.91 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited | 109.51 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, nonvested at March 31, 2019 | $ 111.74 | $ 104.55 |
Performance Retention Awards [Member] | ||
Awards Activity [Abstract] | ||
Awards, shares nonvested at January 1, 2019 | 1,092 | |
Awards, shares granted | 308 | |
Awards, shares vested | (267) | |
Awards, shares unearned | (127) | |
Awards, shares forfeited | (28) | |
Awards, shares nonvested at March 31, 2019 | 978 | 1,092 |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, nonvested at January 1, 2019 | $ 95.12 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted | 151.33 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested | 70.57 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, unearned | 70.09 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited | 109.39 | |
Awards weighted-average grant-date fair value, nonvested at March 31, 2019 | $ 122.37 | $ 95.12 |
Stock-based Compensation (Sch_4
Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Stock Option Exercises) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Stock Option Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 138 | $ 33 |
Cash received from option exercises | 72 | 26 |
Treasury shares repurchased for employee payroll taxes | (22) | (8) |
Tax benefit realized from option exercises | 34 | 8 |
Aggregate grant-date fair value of stock options vested | $ 15 | $ 18 |
Retirement Plans (Details)
Retirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Net Periodic Pension And OPEB Cost [Abstract] | ||
Changes in fair value | 5 years | |
Pension [Member] | ||
Net Periodic Pension And OPEB Cost [Abstract] | ||
Service cost | $ 22,000,000 | $ 27,000,000 |
Interest cost | 40,000,000 | 36,000,000 |
Expected return on plan assets | (68,000,000) | (68,000,000) |
Amortization of actuarial loss | 16,000,000 | 23,000,000 |
Net periodic cost | 10,000,000 | 18,000,000 |
Voluntary cash contributions to qualified pension plan | 0 | |
OPEB [Member] | ||
Net Periodic Pension And OPEB Cost [Abstract] | ||
Interest cost | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Amortization of actuarial loss | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Net periodic cost | $ 4,000,000 | $ 5,000,000 |
Other Income (Details)
Other Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Other Income [Abstract] | ||||
Rental income | $ 29 | $ 28 | ||
Interest Income | 9 | 4 | ||
Net periodic pension and OPEB costs | (8) | (4) | ||
Net gain on non-operating asset dispositions. | 4 | 6 | ||
Early extinguishment of debt | [1] | (85) | ||
Non-operating environmental costs and other | [2] | 27 | 1 | |
Total | 77 | $ (42) | ||
Interest income due to employment tax refund | $ 27 | $ 27 | ||
[1] | 2018 includes a debt extinguishment charge for the early redemption of certain bonds and debentures in the first quarter (Note 14). | |||
[2] | 2019 includes $27 million in interest income associated with the employment tax refund (Note 17) |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] | ||
Net unrecognized tax benefit liability | $ 176 | |
Subsequent Event [Member] | ||
Increase in Deferred Tax Expense [Abstract] | ||
Increase in deferred tax expense for increased tax rate | $ (21) |
Earnings Per Share (Details)
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share Details [Abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 1,391 | $ 1,310 |
Weighted-Average Number Of Shares Outstanding | ||
Basic | 716.8 | 776.4 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Dilutive effect of retention shares and units | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Diluted | 719.5 | 779.6 |
Earnings per share - basic | $ 1.94 | $ 1.69 |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ 1.93 | $ 1.68 |
Stock options excluded as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | $ (1,415) | $ (1,141) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications | 24 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | [1] | 13 | 19 |
Net to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes | [2] | 37 | 19 |
Reclassification of AOCI to retained earnings due to ASU 2018-02 | [3] | (300) | |
Balance at March 31 | (1,378) | (1,422) | |
Deferred taxes activity other comprehensive income/(loss) | (4) | (6) | |
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | (1,192) | (1,029) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications | (3) | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | [1] | 13 | 19 |
Net to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes | 10 | 19 | |
Reclassification of AOCI to retained earnings due to ASU 2018-02 | [3] | (225) | |
Balance at March 31 | (1,182) | (1,235) | |
Foreign Currency Translation [Member] | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||
Beginning balance | (223) | (112) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications | 27 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | |||
Net to-date other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes | 27 | ||
Reclassification of AOCI to retained earnings due to ASU 2018-02 | [3] | (75) | |
Balance at March 31 | $ (196) | $ (187) | |
[1] | The accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) reclassification components are 1) prior service cost/(credit) and 2) net actuarial loss which are both included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 5 Retirement Plans for additional details. | ||
[2] | Net of deferred taxes of $(4) million and $(6) million during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. | ||
[3] | ASU 2018-02 is the Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows entities the option to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings the income tax effects that remain stranded in AOCI resulting from the application of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. |
Accounts Receivable (Details)
Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Accounts Receivable Details [Abstract] | |||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 6 | $ 3 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts - receivables not expected to be collected in one year | 28 | 27 | |
Receivables Securitization Facility [Abstract] | |||
Total capacity to transfer undivided interests to investors under the receivables securitization facility | $ 650 | ||
Receivables securitization facility maturity date | 2019-07 | ||
Receivables securitization facility duration | 3 years | ||
Value of the outstanding undivided interest held by investors under the receivables securitization facility | $ 400 | 400 | |
Accounts receivable supporting the undivided interest held by investors | 1,300 | $ 1,400 | |
Cost of the receivables securitization facility - interest expense | $ 4 | $ 4 |
Properties (Details)
Properties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 73,059 | $ 72,805 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 20,203 | 20,126 | |
Net book value | 52,856 | 52,679 | |
Land [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | 5,266 | 5,264 | |
Net book value | 5,266 | 5,264 | |
Road: Rail and Other Track Material [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | 16,872 | 16,785 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 6,213 | 6,156 | |
Net book value | $ 10,659 | $ 10,629 | |
Estimated useful life | 42 years | 43 years | |
Road: Ties [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 10,496 | $ 10,409 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 3,075 | 3,025 | |
Net book value | $ 7,421 | $ 7,384 | |
Estimated useful life | 34 years | 34 years | |
Road: Ballast [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 5,594 | $ 5,561 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 1,619 | 1,595 | |
Net book value | $ 3,975 | $ 3,966 | |
Estimated useful life | 34 years | 34 years | |
Road: Other Roadway [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | [1] | $ 19,703 | $ 19,584 |
Accumulated depreciation | [1] | 3,844 | 3,766 |
Net book value | [1] | $ 15,859 | $ 15,818 |
Estimated useful life | [1] | 48 years | 48 years |
Total Road [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 52,665 | $ 52,339 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 14,751 | 14,542 | |
Net book value | 37,914 | 37,797 | |
Equipment: Locomotives [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | 9,638 | 9,792 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 3,739 | 3,861 | |
Net book value | $ 5,899 | $ 5,931 | |
Estimated useful life | 18 years | 19 years | |
Equipment: Freight Cars [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 2,198 | $ 2,229 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 906 | 929 | |
Net book value | $ 1,292 | $ 1,300 | |
Estimated useful life | 24 years | 24 years | |
Equipment: Work Equipment and Other [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 1,056 | $ 1,040 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 311 | 301 | |
Net book value | $ 745 | $ 739 | |
Estimated useful life | 19 years | 19 years | |
Total Equipment [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 12,892 | $ 13,061 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 4,956 | 5,091 | |
Net book value | 7,936 | 7,970 | |
Technology and Other [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | 1,121 | 1,117 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 496 | 493 | |
Net book value | $ 625 | $ 624 | |
Estimated useful life | 12 years | 12 years | |
Construction in Progress [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 1,115 | $ 1,024 | |
Net book value | $ 1,115 | $ 1,024 | |
[1] | Other roadway includes grading, bridges and tunnels, signals, buildings, and other road assets. |
Accounts Payable And Other Cu_3
Accounts Payable And Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities Details [Abstract] | ||
Income and other taxes payable | $ 934 | $ 694 |
Accounts payable | 794 | 872 |
Current liabilities operating leases | 417 | |
Accrued wages and vacation | 381 | 384 |
Accrued casualty costs | 219 | 211 |
Interest payable | 198 | 317 |
Equipment rents payable | 107 | 107 |
Other | 509 | 575 |
Total accounts payable and other current liabilities | $ 3,559 | $ 3,160 |
Financial Instruments (Details)
Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Short-Term Investments [Abstract] | ||
Short-term investments | $ 60,000,000 | $ 60,000,000 |
Short-term investments reclassified as other assets | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 |
Transfers out of level 2 | 0 | |
Fair Value of Debt Instruments [Abstract] | ||
Fair value of total debt | 25,700,000,000 | 21,900,000,000 |
Fair value of total debt in excess of (less than) carrying value | 600,000,000 | $ (500,000,000) |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | ||
Short-Term Investments [Abstract] | ||
Short-term investments | $ 90,000,000 |
Debt (Narrative) (Details)
Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | Mar. 15, 2018 | Mar. 15, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Feb. 12, 2018 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Commercial paper issued | $ 2,950,000,000 | ||||||
Commercial paper repaid | $ 2,650,000,000 | ||||||
Commercial paper maturity duration minimum | 1 day | ||||||
Commercial paper maturity duration maximum | 31 days | ||||||
Commercial paper outstanding | $ 500,000,000 | ||||||
Board of Directors authorized debt issuance | $ 6,000,000,000 | ||||||
Board of Directors remaining debt issuance | 3,000,000,000 | ||||||
Secured debt under receivables securitization facility | 400,000,000 | $ 400,000,000 | |||||
Early extinguishment charge | [1] | $ 85,000,000 | |||||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Revolving credit facility available credit | $ 2,000,000,000 | ||||||
Facility expiration date | Jun. 8, 2023 | ||||||
Credit facility term | 5 years | ||||||
Revolving credit facility withdrawals | $ 0 | ||||||
Allowable debt per debt to earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization coverage ratio (as defined in the facility) | 38,100,000,000 | ||||||
Outstanding debt (as defined by facility) | 26,000,000,000 | ||||||
Cross-default provision (as defined by facility) | $ 150,000,000 | ||||||
Debt Redemption [Member] | |||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Redemption date | Mar. 15, 2018 | ||||||
Weighted average interest rate of bonds and debentures | 4.90% | 4.90% | |||||
Fixed rate debt securities carrying value | $ 70,000,000 | $ 70,000,000 | |||||
Early extinguishment charge | $ 85,000,000 | ||||||
Missouri Pacific 5 Percent Income Debentures due 2045 [Member] | |||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Interest rate | 5.00% | 5.00% | |||||
Maturity date | Jan. 1, 2045 | ||||||
Principal outstanding | $ 96,000,000 | $ 96,000,000 | |||||
Chicago and Eastern Illinois 5 Percent Income Debentures Due 2054 [Member] | |||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Interest rate | 5.00% | 5.00% | |||||
Maturity date | Jan. 1, 2054 | ||||||
Principal outstanding | $ 2,000,000 | $ 2,000,000 | |||||
Missouri Pacific 4.75 Percent General Mortgage Income Bonds Series A Due 2020 [Member] | |||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Interest rate | 4.75% | 4.75% | |||||
Maturity date | Jan. 1, 2020 | ||||||
Principal outstanding | $ 30,000,000 | $ 30,000,000 | |||||
Missouri Pacific 4.75 Percent General Mortgage Income Bonds Series B Due 2030 [Member] | |||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||
Interest rate | 4.75% | 4.75% | |||||
Maturity date | Jan. 1, 2030 | ||||||
Principal outstanding | $ 27,000,000 | $ 27,000,000 | |||||
[1] | 2018 includes a debt extinguishment charge for the early redemption of certain bonds and debentures in the first quarter (Note 14). |
Debt (Unsecured Fixed Rate Debt
Debt (Unsecured Fixed Rate Debt Securities Issued Under Current Shelf Registration) (Details) - Unsecured Debt [Member] - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Feb. 19, 2019 | |
2.950% Notes Due 2022 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Issuance date | Feb. 19, 2019 | |
Note amount | $ 500,000,000 | |
Interest rate | 2.95% | |
Maturity date | Mar. 1, 2022 | |
3.150% Notes Due 2024 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Issuance date | Feb. 19, 2019 | |
Note amount | $ 500,000,000 | |
Interest rate | 3.15% | |
Maturity date | Mar. 1, 2024 | |
3.700% Notes Due 2029 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Issuance date | Feb. 19, 2019 | |
Note amount | $ 1,000,000,000 | |
Interest rate | 3.70% | |
Maturity date | Mar. 1, 2029 | |
4.300% Notes Due 2049 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Issuance date | Feb. 19, 2019 | |
Note amount | $ 1,000,000,000 | |
Interest rate | 4.30% | |
Maturity date | Mar. 1, 2049 |
Variable Interest Entities (Det
Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Future minimum lease payments | $ 2,646 | |
Variable Interest Entity (VIEs) [Member] | ||
Future minimum lease payments | $ 1,600 |
Leases (Narrative) (Details)
Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | $ 52,856 | $ 52,679 |
Accumulated depreciation | $ 20,203 | 20,126 |
Capital Lease Assets [Member] | ||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 1,454 | |
Accumulated depreciation | $ 912 | |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Finance lease, renewal term | 1 year | |
Operating lease, renewal term | 1 year |
Leases (Lease Assets and Liabil
Leases (Lease Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Operating leases | $ 2,146 | ||
Finance leases | [1] | 516 | |
Total leased assets | 2,662 | ||
Current liabilities operating leases | 417 | ||
Current liabilities finance | 99 | ||
Noncurrent liabilities operating | 1,663 | ||
Noncurrent liabilities finance | 560 | ||
Total lease liabilities | 2,739 | ||
Accumulated depreciation | 20,203 | $ 20,126 | |
Finance Lease Assets [Member] | |||
Accumulated depreciation | $ 717 | ||
[1] | Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $717 million as of March 31, 2019. |
Leases (Lease Cost) (Details)
Leases (Lease Cost) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | ||
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease cost | $ 93 | [1] |
Amortization of leased assets | 18 | |
Interest on lease liabilities | 9 | |
Lease, Cost | 120 | |
Short-term operating lease cost | 0.2 | |
Variable operating lease cost | $ 1.9 | |
[1] | Includes short-term lease costs of $0.2 million and variable lease costs of $1.9 million |
Leases (Schedule of Aggregate L
Leases (Schedule of Aggregate Lease Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases [Abstract] | ||
Minimum capital lease payments - 2019 | $ 148 | |
Minimum capital lease payments - 2020 | 155 | |
Minimum capital lease payments - 2021 | 159 | |
Minimum capital lease payments - 2022 | 142 | |
Minimum capital lease payments - 2023 | 94 | |
Minimum capital lease payments - later years | 200 | |
Total minimum capital lease payments | 898 | |
Capital lease payments - amount representing interest | (144) | |
Capital lease payments - present value of minimum lease payments | 754 | |
Future Minimum Lease Payments For Operating Leases [Abstract] | ||
Minimum operating lease payments - 2019 | $ 196 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2020 | 384 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2021 | 308 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2022 | 273 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2023 | 235 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - later years | 1,040 | |
Total operating lease payments | 2,436 | |
Operating lease payments - amount representing interest | 356 | |
Operating lease liabilities - present value of minimum lease liabilities | 2,080 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2019 | 419 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2020 | 378 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2021 | 303 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2022 | 272 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - 2023 | 234 | |
Minimum operating lease payments - later years | 1,040 | |
Total minimum operating lease payments | $ 2,646 | |
Future Minimum Lease Payments For Finance Leases [Abstract] | ||
Minimum finance lease payments - 2019 | 72 | |
Minimum finance lease payments - 2020 | 143 | |
Minimum finance lease payments - 2021 | 147 | |
Minimum finance lease payments - 2022 | 130 | |
Minimum finance lease payments - 2023 | 88 | |
Minimum finance lease payments - later years | 199 | |
Total finance lease payments | 779 | |
Finance lease payments - amount representing interest | 120 | |
Finance lease liabilities - present value of minimum lease liabilities | 659 | |
Minimum lease payments - 2019 | 268 | |
Minimum lease payments - 2020 | 527 | |
Minimum lease payments - 2021 | 455 | |
Minimum lease payments - 2022 | 403 | |
Minimum lease payments - 2023 | 323 | |
Minimum lease payments - later years | 1,239 | |
Total minimum lease payments | 3,215 | |
Lease payments - amount representing interest | 476 | |
Lease payments - present value of minimum lease payments | $ 2,739 |
Leases (Lease Term and Discount
Leases (Lease Term and Discount Rate) (Details) | Mar. 31, 2019 |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) operating leases | 9 years |
Weighted-average remaining lease term finance leases | 6 years 7 months 6 days |
Weighted average discount rate operating leases | 3.70% |
Weighted average discount rate finance leases | 5.30% |
Leases (Other Information) (Det
Leases (Other Information) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ 215 |
Operating cash flows from finance leases | 17 |
Financing cash flows from finance leases | 58 |
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ 9 |
Commitments And Contingencies_2
Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) | 2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)item | Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)item | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Sites identified which we are or may be liable for remediation costs | item | 337 | 337 | |
Sites subject of actions taken by the U.S. government | item | 32 | 32 | |
Sites on the Superfund National Priorities List | item | 21 | 21 | |
Compensation and benefits expense (benefit) due to employment tax refund | $ (42,000,000) | ||
Interest income due to employment tax refund | 27,000,000 | $ 27,000,000 | |
Compensation and Benefits Expense [Member] | |||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount | 36,000,000 | 36,000,000 | |
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] | |||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount | $ 3,000,000 | $ 3,000,000 | |
Personal Injury [Member] | |||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Percent of liability recorded related to asserted claims | 94.00% | 94.00% | |
Percent of liability recorded related to unasserted claims | 6.00% | 6.00% | |
Personal Injury [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Reasonably possible outcome of related claims | $ 266,000,000 | $ 266,000,000 | |
Personal Injury [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Reasonably possible outcome of related claims | 292,000,000 | 292,000,000 | |
Guarantees [Member] | |||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Maximum potential amount of guarantee payments | 22,000,000 | 22,000,000 | $ 22,000,000 |
Recorded liability for fair value of guarantees | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Expiration year of final guarantee | The final guarantee expires in 2022 |
Commitments And Contingencies_3
Commitments And Contingencies (Commitments And Contingencies Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Liability Activity [Abstract] | ||
Current portion, ending balance at March 31 | $ 219 | |
Environmental [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance. | 223 | $ 196 |
Accruals | 10 | 16 |
Payments | (17) | (14) |
Ending balance at March 31. | 216 | 198 |
Current portion, ending balance at March 31. | 63 | 57 |
Personal Injury [Member] | ||
Liability Activity [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance | 271 | 285 |
Current year accruals | 18 | 19 |
Changes in estimates for prior years | (2) | (11) |
Payments | (21) | (21) |
Ending balance at March 31 | 266 | 272 |
Current portion, ending balance at March 31 | $ 67 | $ 70 |
Share Repurchase Program (Detai
Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 147 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Apr. 01, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jan. 01, 2017 | |
Shares Repurchased [Line Items] | |||||||
BOD authorized | 150,000,000 | 120,000,000 | |||||
Stock repurchase program expiration date | Mar. 31, 2022 | ||||||
Aggregate cost | $ 3,509 | $ 1,230 | |||||
Shares repurchased | 18,149,450 | 9,259,004 | 34,400,000,000 | ||||
Average purchase price | $ 165.79 | $ 132.84 | |||||
Treasury stock, value | $ 33,638 | $ 33,638 | $ 33,638 | $ 30,674 | |||
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Shares Repurchased [Line Items] | |||||||
Aggregate cost | $ 2,500 | ||||||
Shares repurchased | 11,795,930 | 11,795,930 | |||||
Treasury stock, value | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
Paid-in capital, value | $ 500 | $ 500 | $ 500 |
Related Parties (Details)
Related Parties (Details) - TTX Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 36.79% | ||
Equity Method Investments | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 | |
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party | 105 | $ 105 | |
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current | $ 69 | $ 66 |