United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price upped by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $99.00 to $107.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the transportation company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would suggest a potential upside of 1.08% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Susquehanna boosted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $94.00 to $113.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $115.22.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of United Parcel Service stock opened at $105.86 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $89.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.14, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $101.53 and its 200-day simple moving average is $93.56. United Parcel Service has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $123.70.

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

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parcel Service

In other news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the business’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 transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of UPS. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of 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 worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Salzhauer Michael purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in United Parcel Service by 76.5% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and stronger 2026 guide — UPS reported EPS and revenue above estimates and guided to higher 2026 revenue, giving fundamental support to the stock. UPS forecasts higher 2026 revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst upgrades and higher price targets — firms including Jefferies, Truist, UBS, Oppenheimer and others raised targets and ratings, signaling expectations for margin recovery and revenue growth. Analyst Coverage roundup
• Positive Sentiment: High yield and shareholder returns — UPS is highlighting a sizable quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~6%) and ongoing buybacks, which attract income‑oriented investors while management reshapes the network. MarketBeat accumulation thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna lifts price target — analyst Bascome Majors raised his UPS target to $115 while keeping a Neutral rating, reflecting steadier near‑term parcel demand. Susquehanna Lifts UPS Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity — heavy call buying after earnings indicates short‑term bullish positioning by some traders. Investors Purchase Large Volume of UPS Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry operational note — FedEx plans to return MD‑11 freighters to service after the UPS MD‑11 accident, keeping sector safety and regulatory items under watch. FedEx MD‑11 return plan
• Neutral Sentiment: Retirement of specific aircraft fleet tied to Louisville crash — reputational and operational effects are still unfolding and may influence costs or insurance exposure. UPS retires fleet involved in Louisville crash
• Negative Sentiment: Major restructuring — UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities while reducing lower‑margin Amazon volumes, a move that reduces cost but raises near‑term execution risk and transition costs. UPS to cut up to 30,000 jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — director Norman M. Brothers Jr. sold ~25,000 shares at roughly $106; while common for individuals, it can amplify negative sentiment. Insider sale SEC filing

About United Parcel Service

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.