United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Shares Acquired by Cibc World Market Inc.

Cibc World Market Inc. increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 111.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 137,376 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring an additional 72,331 shares during the quarter. Cibc World Market Inc.’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $11,475,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 110.1% during the second quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 250 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in United Parcel Service during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Salzhauer Michael acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 76.5% in the 3rd 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 period. Finally, FNY Investment Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parcel Service

In related news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $116.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $99.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna upped 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. Wolfe Research reaffirmed a “peer perform” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $113.67.

United Parcel Service Trading Up 0.9%

NYSE:UPS opened at $119.15 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $106.03 and its two-hundred day moving average is $94.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $101.09 billion, a PE ratio of 18.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.11. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12 month low of $82.00 and a 12 month high of $123.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 1.30.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $24.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 38.30% and a net margin of 6.28%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.75 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.5%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is 100.00%.

Trending Headlines about United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Last quarter UPS reported better-than-expected results (EPS and revenue beat), which underpins investor confidence in earnings power and supports the rally. MarketBeat: UPS profile
• Positive Sentiment: Options market activity shows large, bullish bets (“whales” positioning), suggesting speculative or hedged interest that can amplify upside momentum. This Is What Whales Are Betting On United Parcel Service
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry trend toward warehouse automation (UPS among adopters) is a multi-year cost and efficiency positive but raises near-term capex and labor-transition risks — investors will watch execution and ROI. How packaging and logistics companies are automating their warehouses
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks issued a string of mixed estimate revisions (some quarters raised, others cut); the net effect is uncertainty on near-term quarters while longer-term estimates were nudged slightly. Investors should focus on guidance and cadence of margin recovery. MarketBeat: Zacks revisions summary
• Negative Sentiment: UPS’s plan to cut about 30,000 jobs has hit a legal roadblock amid strategic shifts (including Amazon-related contract dynamics), creating uncertainty on cost-savings timing and potential litigation or bargaining costs. UPS’ plan to cut 30,000 jobs hits legal roadblock amid Amazon pivot
• Negative Sentiment: New union litigation and a dispute tied to Temu highlight rising labor and contract risks that could pressure costs, service levels and margins if escalations continue. UPS Union Lawsuit And Temu Dispute Test Labor And Contract Story
• Negative Sentiment: An AmericanBankingNews piece flags a pessimistic near-term Q1 outlook from Zacks, reflecting analyst cuts to early-2026 quarters — a downside catalyst if results or guidance miss. Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of UPS Q1 Earnings

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.