United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the thirty-one analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eighteen have given a hold recommendation, nine have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $111.8182.

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on UPS shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Susquehanna increased their target price on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Citigroup lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $88.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 2nd.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of UPS stock opened at $108.11 on Friday. 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 fifty day simple moving average of $97.86 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $93.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $91.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.71, a P/E/G ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 1.11.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.43. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 40.07% and a net margin of 6.15%.The firm had revenue of $21.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.94 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.76 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that United Parcel Service will post 7.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC increased its position in United Parcel Service by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC now owns 2,557 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $258,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Bangor Savings Bank grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.9% during the second quarter. Bangor Savings Bank now owns 5,413 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $546,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Wright Investors Service Inc. increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.3% during the second quarter. Wright Investors Service Inc. now owns 7,861 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $793,000 after acquiring an additional 104 shares in the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 13.8% in the 2nd quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 867 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $88,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,268 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $372,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein raised its price target to $125 and moved to an “outperform” rating, implying meaningful upside and lending buy-side momentum. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup increased its target from $120 to $126 and kept a “buy” rating — another bullish signal from a major bank reinforcing upside expectations. Read More. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: UBS lifted its price target to $116, adding to the string of upward revisions that support a higher consensus valuation. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America upgraded UPS from “underperform” to “neutral” with a $114 target — a defensive-to-stable move that reduces one source of selling pressure. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings showed a margin-focused beat (“Efficiency Reimagined”), which drove a sharp post-earnings rally and underpins analyst optimism about sustained profitability improvements. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research maintained a “peer perform” rating — neutral coverage that suggests expectations are balanced among some institutional analysts. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and pieces asking whether to “revisit UPS” after recent weakness provide context for investors weighing valuation vs. near-term risks. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage noting UPS’s inclusion in wide-moat / large-cap ETFs (e.g., MOAT) can support demand from passive and factor funds but is a slower, less direct catalyst. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro commentary (Fed rate-cut debate) is being watched as it could lift cyclicals and dividend stocks, but the net effect on UPS depends on broader economic activity and shipping volumes. Read More.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

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.