United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Releases Earnings Results

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United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.22 by $0.16, Zacks reports. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.15% and a return on equity of 40.07%. The business had revenue of $24.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.75 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis.

United Parcel Service Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of UPS stock opened at $107.33 on Tuesday. United Parcel Service has a twelve month low of $82.00 and a twelve month high of $136.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The stock has a market cap of $91.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.55, a P/E/G ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 1.11. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $100.72 and a 200 day moving average of $93.36.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th were paid a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is presently 101.39%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research reaffirmed a “peer perform” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. UBS Group raised their price target on United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 target price on the stock in a report on Friday, January 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $111.84.

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Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

Here are the key news stories impacting United Parcel Service this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: UPS reported solid Q4 results: consolidated revenue of $24.5 billion, GAAP diluted EPS $2.10 and non‑GAAP EPS $2.38; consolidated operating profit was $2.6B (adjusted $2.9B). The print showed profit resilience and an earnings beat that supports upside sentiment. Business Wire: UPS Releases 4Q 2025 Earnings
  • Positive Sentiment: UPS guided to higher 2026 revenue (management cited revenue guidance ~ $89.7B vs. consensus ~$87.9B) and signaled continued mix shift away from low‑margin Amazon deliveries toward higher‑paying shipments — a structural move investors view as margin supportive. Reuters: UPS forecasts higher 2026 revenue
  • Positive Sentiment: Valuation/dividend appeal: coverage noted UPS trades at a sizable P/E discount to the S&P 500 and yields roughly 6%, making the stock attractive to income and value investors on the print. MarketWatch: UPS delivers on fourth-quarter numbers
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reaction: Evercore ISI raised its price target (to $113) and emphasized cost initiatives as EPS anchors — supportive but the firm kept an In Line rating, implying cautious upside. Yahoo/coverage: Evercore ISI commentary
  • Neutral Sentiment: Investor previews and sector context: multiple previews highlighted the importance of macro conditions, fleet decisions (MD‑11s) and dividend sustainability; these are watch‑items but not immediate stock movers on their own. MarketWatch earnings preview
  • Negative Sentiment: One‑time charges and fleet costs: GAAP results included ~$238M of charges (about $0.28/share) tied to retiring an aircraft fleet; while non‑cash, these items cut reported EPS and highlight transition costs. WSJ: UPS Posts Higher Profit, Issues Upbeat Outlook

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.6% in the third quarter. Regal Investment Advisors LLC now owns 7,129 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $596,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares in the last quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC raised its position in United Parcel Service by 4.9% in the third quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC now owns 3,499 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $292,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 4.0% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 4,416 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $445,000 after buying an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 21.6% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 1,031 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $104,000 after buying an additional 183 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 5.9% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 3,509 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $293,000 after acquiring an additional 195 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About United Parcel Service

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United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and supply chain management company that provides a broad range of transportation, logistics and e-commerce services. Its core business centers on small-package delivery and last-mile distribution for business and individual customers, supported by a network of ground transportation, air cargo operations (UPS Airlines) and sorting facilities. In addition to parcel delivery, UPS offers freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage and reverse-logistics solutions designed to support domestic and international commerce.

The company traces its roots to 1907 when it began as a small messenger service in the United States and later evolved into the United Parcel Service.

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