HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The next round of quarterly earnings begins Thursday as Union Pacific kicks off the list with its second quarter report before the bell. It is expected to be a run of good financial news for companies with ties to Hutchinson and the surrounding area.

The nation’s largest railroad reported record earnings in the first quarter and expects more good news as the railroad continues to gain momentum from an improving economy.

According to Zacks Investment, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $1.94. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.45.

Arconic will follow Union Pacific in the earnings report parade on July 24. Siemens Gamesa will report on July 27.