Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Off Shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP)

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP). In a filing disclosed on December 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Union Pacific stock on November 13th. 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 Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 11/13/2025.

Union Pacific Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:UNP traded up $0.03 during trading on Friday, hitting $234.45. The stock had a trading volume of 1,925,193 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,511,944. The company has a market capitalization of $139.07 billion, a PE ratio of 19.91, a PEG ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.99. 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’s fifty day moving average is $226.66 and its 200 day moving average is $226.18. Union Pacific Corporation has a 12 month low of $204.66 and a 12 month high of $256.84.

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

Union Pacific Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Loop Capital upgraded shares of Union Pacific from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $214.00 to $227.00 in a research report on Tuesday, September 16th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on shares of Union Pacific from $277.00 to $275.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Citigroup lifted their price target on Union Pacific from $263.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $285.00 price objective (up from $270.00) on shares of Union Pacific in a research note on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $260.33.

Institutional Trading of Union Pacific

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Saranac Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in Union Pacific during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Union Pacific by 1,400.0% in the first quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 120 shares of the railroad operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new position in shares of Union Pacific in the second quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.38% of the company’s stock.

Key Union Pacific News

Here are the key news stories impacting Union Pacific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Filing formally starts STB review of the $85B merger — a clear step forward toward closing a deal that could expand UNP into a coast‑to‑coast operator, with long‑term revenue and network benefits. Union Pacific kicks off regulatory review for $85 bln coast‑to‑coast rail merger
• Positive Sentiment: The companies’ filing emphasizes claimed public benefits and competition enhancements — messaging meant to sway regulators and investors that the merger is pro‑competitive. Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s STB Merger Application Details Enhancements to Competition and Public Benefits
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its UNP price target (from $260 to $266), reflecting incremental analyst confidence around the company’s prospects amid the merger process. Union Pacific price target raised to $266 from $260 at BofA
• Positive Sentiment: Operational growth: UNP announced a new 2,000‑acre industrial park in Texas, a near‑term revenue growth initiative that supports long‑haul network demand. Union Pacific Railroad Unveils New Industrial Park, Offering Customers Connectivity to Texas’ Fastest-Growing Regions
• Neutral Sentiment: Management scheduled an analyst call to review the STB filing — a disclosure event that should provide detail but is unlikely by itself to change valuation materially. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Analyst Call to Review STB Merger Application to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad
• Neutral Sentiment: The filing triggers a 30‑day window for the STB to request more information or propose initial remedies — a routine regulatory step that sets timing but not the outcome. Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and antitrust risk: the STB could demand significant remedies or block the deal — an outcome that would materially reduce the merger’s upside. Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern File for Merger Approval From Surface Transportation Board
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts remain skeptical of UNP’s near‑term share performance despite the merger progress, which could cap upside if doubts persist. Deutsche Bank Analyst Skeptical about Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)’s Share Performance

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.

About Union Pacific

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.