Notably, shares of UNP have gained 12.1% over the past year compared with 6.7% growth of the industry. UNP is not the only player from the Zacks Transportationsector that has rewarded its shareholders with dividend payouts or share buyback programs. To name a few, on Jul 12, 2024, Ryder System, Inc. (R) board of directors approved a dividend hike of 14.1%, thereby raising its quarterly cash dividend to 81 cents per share ($3.24 annualized) from 71 cents ($2.84 annualized). The raised dividend will be paid o ...