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Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two thirds of the US, Union Pacific generated $24 billion of revenue in 2024 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agriculture goods, chemicals, fertilizers, and automotive goods. Union Pacific owns about one fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and historically derives roughly 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.

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Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) is in early-stage discussions to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>), sources said Thursday, in what would amount to a major merger within<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/07/46466805/netflix-to-rally-more-than-11-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-thursday"> the railroad industry. </a>
The Details: The talks are preliminary, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/railroad-operator-union-pacific-exploring-deal-for-norfolk-southern-1d06e822?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=ASWzDAh9rtVND2Pr2zVpzUbgb5vvt6nhUC7TEeXhyHSkxayh6KkHrxDUE_LWTC7Njv8%3D&amp;gaa_ts=68796ae2&amp;gaa_sig=_3SQbCDPHPuo4ON15EuXmDOdI8NSfQcGzdY-_3xmXu5-w_u16uczJYMBkO1k8Oi9hCLGleAqk8FOF_s05GQkQg%3D%3D">according </a>to the Wall Street Journal, and there is no guarantee that an agreement will be reached or ultimately win approval from regulators.&nbsp;
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Union Pacific currently has a market value of about $140 billion, while Norfolk Southern is valued at around $60 billion.&nbsp;
Following news of the negotiations, shares of Norfolk Southern rose by 4% in after-hours trading, while Union Pacific&#8217;s stock fell roughly 2% before reversing to a slight gain. 
Why It Matters: If completed, a deal would create an extensive rail system spanning the country and controlling a significant share of U.S. freight transport. At present, no railroad company offers a network that connects the east and west coasts across the U.S.
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena has spoken positively about the idea of a transcontinental rail network, noting that it could enhance service by reducing delays that currently occur when railcars are transferred between different operators.
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Union Pacific Eyes $60 Billion Norfolk Southern In Railroad Mega-Merger

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/railroad-operator-union-pacific-exploring-deal-for-norfolk-southern-1d06e822">https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/railroad-operator-union-pacific-exploring-deal-for-norfolk-southern-1d06e822</a>

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'Railroad Operator Union Pacific Exploring Deal for Norfolk Southern'- WSJ

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Union Pacific Raises Dividend From $1.34 To $1.38/Share

Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $258 to $270.

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Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Union Pacific, Raises Price Target to $270

Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $260 to $270.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Union Pacific, Raises Price Target to $270

Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $244 to $270.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Union Pacific, Raises Price Target to $270

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>37.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>631</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GRAB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>640</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>572</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>390</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>153</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 721 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.3K, with a price of $67.0 per contract. There were 2938 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22904 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 37 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $322.0 per contract. There were 8238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 243 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $108.0 per contract. There were 37619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2896 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 519 contract(s) at a $86.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $52.0 per contract. There were 631 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GRAB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAB#NASDAQ">GRAB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 9333 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $1010.0 per contract. There were 6804 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 640 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 8537 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 572 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 98 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 260 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 390 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 2571 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 191 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.4K, with a price of $1680.0 per contract. There were 153 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Bernstein analyst David Vernon maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $267 to $271.

Bernstein Maintains Outperform on Union Pacific, Raises Price Target to $271

Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $220 to $215.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Union Pacific, Lowers Price Target to $215

An official report on July 3, 2025 reveals Representative Scott Franklin's recent purchase of Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) stock, valued between $27,027 and $405,000. The transaction took place on August 7, 2024, as per the July filing.
At this time, Accenture shares are trading up 0.9% at $305.0.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the past three years, Scott Franklin executed 173 trades totaling over $6.02 million. The largest of these trades were in Baldwin Insurance and BRP Group stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Baldwin Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWIN#NASDAQ">BWIN</a>): $500,001 - $1,000,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here is a list of Scott Franklin's most recent trades:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Union Pacific</td>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Baldwin Insurance</td>
<td>BWIN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$500,001 - $1,000,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on Scott Franklin's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/scott-franklin">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Scott Franklin Bought Over $27K In Accenture Stock

Baird analyst Daniel Moore reinstates Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Neutral and announces $231 price target.

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Baird Reinstates Neutral on Union Pacific, Announces $231 Price Target

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors upgrades Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) from Neutral to Positive and raises the price target from $245 to $260.

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Susquehanna Upgrades Union Pacific to Positive, Raises Price Target to $260

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>). &#8220;I think it's a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNP/analyst-ratings">really good stock to own,&#8221; he added.</a>
Supporting his view, BofA Securities analyst Ken Hoexter, on May 16, maintained Union Pacific with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $256 to $262.
&#8220;I'm getting tired of the orphan drug model,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>). &#8220;I don't think it works now.&#8221;
As per the recent news, BioMarin, on May 16, agreed to acquire Inozyme for $4.00 per share in all-cash transaction for total consideration of about $270 million.
Cramer said he likes the model of ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRY#NASDAQ">SPRY</a>). &#8220;It's a great flier. Someone needs that technology, someone's going to pay for it,&#8221; he added.
Lending support to his choice, ARS Pharmaceuticals, on May 14, posted better-than-expected sales for the first quarter.
&#8220;I was prepared for disappointment and I got it,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about GitLab Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLB#NASDAQ">GTLB</a>). &#8220;I just do not want enterprise software. I think they're all too expensive.&#8221;
Supporting his view, GitLab, on June 10, issued second-quarter sales guidance with its midpoint below estimates. GitLab sees second-quarter adjusted EPS of between 16 and 17 cents, versus the 16 cent estimate, and revenue of between $226 million and $227 million, versus the $227.16 million analyst estimate.
The Mad Money host said he would buy NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>) if it does an offering here. &#8220;I'd wait for the stock offering after what happened with Oklo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) tonight,&#8221; he added.
UBS analyst Jon Windham, on May 29, maintained NuScale Power with a Neutral and raised the price target from $17 to $34.
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<li>BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares fell 0.6% to settle at $57.16 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>NuScale Power shares jumped 20.4% to close at $41.60.</li>
<li>Union Pacific fell 0.4% to settle at $225.72 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>GitLab shares fell 10.6% to close at $43.37.</li>
<li>ARS Pharmaceuticals shares fell 2.4% to settle at $14.34.</li>
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Jim Cramer Is All Aboard Union Pacific, But Shows No Love For Orphan Drugs

Union Pacific's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 19.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.51 million shares sold short, which is 1.09% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Union Pacific Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749492030_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Union Pacific has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Union Pacific's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Union Pacific's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Union Pacific?

An official report on June 2, 2025 reveals Representative Scott Franklin's recent purchase of Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) stock, valued between $1,001 and $15,000. The transaction took place on April 21, 2025, as per the June filing.
At this time, Union Pacific shares are trading up 0.68% at $220.38.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Scott Franklin conducted 173 trades, totaling more than $6.02 million. The largest of these were in Baldwin Insurance and BRP Group stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Baldwin Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWIN#NASDAQ">BWIN</a>): $500,001 - $1,000,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Scott Franklin's most recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Union Pacific</td>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Baldwin Insurance</td>
<td>BWIN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$500,001 - $1,000,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-10</td>
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<td>NVO</td>
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<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-27</td>
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<td>Novo Nordisk</td>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-27</td>
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<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger downgrades Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintains the price target from $263 to $263.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Union Pacific to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $263

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$192.7K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>581</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$330.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>583</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$196.5K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARRY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$195.9K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>374</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1592 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.7K, with a price of $121.0 per contract. There were 12549 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1790 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $1078.0 per contract. There were 581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 2278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1020 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.8K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 1767 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 583 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.8K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 3585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 395 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.5K, with a price of $655.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BWXT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.9K, with a price of $5156.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 27 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Union Pacific's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) short percent of float has risen 36.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.09 million shares sold short, which is 1.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Union Pacific Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747663264_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Union Pacific has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Union Pacific's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Union Pacific's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.37%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Union Pacific's Recent Short Interest

B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintains Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $256 to $262.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Union Pacific, Raises Price Target to $262

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Union Pacific Corporation CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann to Address the Bank of America's 2025 Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Conference

Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

Union Pacific President Beth Whited Celebrates 37 Years with the Railroad and Announces Transition to Company Advisor

Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 Will Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado During Limited 2025 Excursion

Union Pacific Corporation CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann to Address the 2025 Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date

Union Pacific Celebrates its 163rd Birthday with New Commemorative No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive in President Lincoln's Hometown

Union Pacific Corporation Announces 3% Dividend Increase for Third Quarter 2025

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