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Julie Johnson, representative of Texas’s 32nd congressional district, has recently been involved in several stock transactions, according to the latest congressional trade report.
Johnson exchanged Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) stock for Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) stock following a merger. The transaction, which took place on May 19, 2025, was valued at between $1,001 and $15,000. This stock is held under the Merrill Lynch Tax Efficient Core account. Capital One, currently trading at $197.62, has demonstrated strong performance with a 46% return over the past year and maintains a GOOD financial health score according to InvestingPro analysis. The company appears undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment.
On May 15, 2025, Johnson purchased stocks in Fidelity National Information Services (NASDAQ:III), Inc. (NYSE:FIS) and The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK), each valued at between $1,001 and $15,000. These transactions were made through a Chase Brokerage Account (3935).
In addition, Johnson also bought stocks in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) on May 2, 2025, with the same value range of $1,001 to $15,000. This purchase was also made through the Chase Brokerage Account (3935).
A partial sale of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) stocks was also reported on May 15, 2025, with the transaction value falling within the same range. This sale also took place through the Chase Brokerage Account (3935).
These transactions highlight Johnson’s active involvement in the stock market, with a focus on financial services and defense corporations. As these trades were made through a brokerage account, they indicate a direct interest in the performance of these companies. Capital One stands out among financial services companies, having maintained dividend payments for 31 consecutive years and showing strong momentum with nearly 10% returns over the past six months. For deeper insights into Capital One and other financial stocks, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis through its Pro Research Reports, available for over 1,400 US equities.
The transactions were reported to the Clerk of the House of Representatives on June 3 and 6, 2025, and were certified as true, complete, and correct by Johnson on June 13, 2025.
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