Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) Stock

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Union Pacific stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.

Union Pacific Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:UNP traded down $0.76 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $229.75. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,863,229 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,173,430. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $230.72 and a 200-day moving average of $227.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $136.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.52, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.99. Union Pacific Corporation has a 12-month low of $204.66 and a 12-month high of $256.84.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 23rd. The railroad operator reported $3.08 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.99 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $6.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.24 billion. Union Pacific had a net margin of 28.73% and a return on equity of 42.23%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.75 earnings per share. Union Pacific’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Union Pacific Corporation will post 11.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Union Pacific Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 5th were given a $1.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 5th. This represents a $5.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Union Pacific’s dividend payout ratio is currently 46.90%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Union Pacific

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Saranac Partners Ltd bought a new position in Union Pacific during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Union Pacific in the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific in the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Union Pacific in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. 80.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price target on Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. BMO Capital Markets set a $255.00 target price on Union Pacific in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday, October 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Union Pacific from $267.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $245.00 price target on Union Pacific in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $259.58.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Union Pacific Company Profile

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is one of the largest freight railroad companies in the United States. Its principal operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad, has roots that trace back to the Pacific Railway Act of 1862 and the construction of the first transcontinental rail link completed in 1869. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and operates as a holding company for rail transportation and related services.

Union Pacific’s core business is the movement of freight by rail across an extensive rail network serving the western two?thirds of the United States.