Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is listed among the 12 Best Dividend Paying Stocks to Buy Now. The company is one of the largest railroad operators in the US, with a network spanning 23 states and over 32,000 miles. Union Pacific recently completed testing of its first hybrid battery-electric locomotive, which is expected to be more fuel-efficient. Additionally, the company has been paying dividends for 125 years and has raised payouts for 19 consecutive years. Union Pacific offers a quarterly dividend of $1.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.50% as of September 18.

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