Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for UPS Earnings

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) – Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for United Parcel Service in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 13th. Zacks Research analyst M. Basu now anticipates that the transportation company will post earnings per share of $1.49 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.89. The consensus estimate for United Parcel Service’s current full-year earnings is $7.95 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for United Parcel Service’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.36 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.02 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.27 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.17 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.80 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.13 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.33 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $6.73 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Bank of America lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $111.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $125.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $82.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 31st. Barclays dropped their price target on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $90.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 31st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft started coverage on United Parcel Service in a research note on Friday, March 7th. They set a “hold” rating and a $119.00 price target for the company. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have issued a hold rating, eleven have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $120.26.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

United Parcel Service stock opened at $101.20 on Friday. United Parcel Service has a one year low of $90.55 and a one year high of $149.71. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $102.36 and a 200-day moving average price of $117.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $86.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.97, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.23.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 29th. The transportation company reported $1.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 39.13% and a net margin of 6.35%. The business had revenue of $21.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.25 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.43 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 19th will be given a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 19th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.48%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is currently 95.63%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter valued at $1,075,393,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its stake in United Parcel Service by 124.0% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 9,011,107 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $991,132,000 after buying an additional 4,988,044 shares during the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its stake in United Parcel Service by 1,056.6% during the 1st quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 4,336,175 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $476,936,000 after buying an additional 3,961,255 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth $393,680,000. Finally, Nuveen LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 1st quarter worth $201,358,000. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.