United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $106.00 at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price target boosted by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $88.00 to $106.00 in a research note released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft currently has a hold rating on the transportation company’s stock.

Several other research firms have also recently commented on UPS. 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. TD Cowen lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $101.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Susquehanna increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $115.22.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of UPS opened at $103.77 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $101.23 and a 200 day simple moving average of $93.47. United Parcel Service has a 52-week low of $82.00 and a 52-week high of $136.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $88.03 billion, a PE ratio of 16.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.32 and a beta of 1.11.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $24.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.91 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 38.30%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.75 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that United Parcel Service will post 7.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 101.39%.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parcel Service

In other news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 0.13% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UPS. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd lifted its stake in United Parcel Service by 110.1% in the 2nd quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 250 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Salzhauer Michael bought a new stake in United Parcel Service in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 76.5% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and upbeat 2026 revenue guide: UPS reported Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above estimates and guided to higher 2026 revenue, underpinning the stock’s fundamental upside. UPS forecasts higher 2026 revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts turning more bullish — multiple price‑target increases and upgrades today (notable raises: Jefferies to $130 buy, Truist to $130 buy, UBS to $125 buy, Oppenheimer to $115 outperform), signaling expectations for margin recovery and revenue growth. Analyst Coverage roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns highlighted: UPS confirmed a meaningful quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~6%) and continues buybacks — supports income investors and offsets some growth concerns. UPS Q4 press release / earnings deck
• Positive Sentiment: Market narrative shifting to “accumulation”: coverage pieces argue UPS is entering a rebound phase as volume mix improves (international, healthcare, higher‑margin segments). MarketBeat accumulation thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Options flow showed heavy call buying the day after earnings — short‑term bullish positioning by some traders (unusual activity vs. typical volume).
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry operational note: FedEx aims to return MD‑11 freighters to service after the UPS MD‑11 accident — a sector safety/operational development that keeps regulatory and reputational risks in focus. FedEx MD‑11 return plan
• Neutral Sentiment: Some divergence among analysts — Citigroup trimmed its target slightly even as most shops raised theirs, showing not all firms are aligned on upside magnitude. Analyst dissent
• Negative Sentiment: Large workforce cuts: UPS will eliminate up to 30,000 operational jobs (on top of prior reductions) and close facilities as it winds down lower‑margin Amazon volumes — raises short‑term execution risk, transition costs and scrutiny about competitiveness. UPS job cuts announced
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director/insider Norman M. Brothers Jr. sold ~25,014 shares at ~$106 each — a visible insider sale that can amplify negative sentiment even if it’s routine. Insider sale SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage pointing to costly Amazon unwind: analysis pieces warn the separation from Amazon is expensive and competitive pressures in U.S. delivery remain strong, which could weigh on margins while network changes take effect. Invezz analysis

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.