United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Shares Bought by AXQ Capital LP

AXQ Capital LP grew its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 124.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 13,173 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,299 shares during the period. AXQ Capital LP’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,100,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter valued at $851,842,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 11,517.3% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,503,413 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $252,695,000 after buying an additional 2,481,864 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 78.7% in the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 4,086,862 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $412,528,000 after buying an additional 1,799,882 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 45.4% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 5,730,804 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $578,467,000 after buying an additional 1,789,467 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 94.8% during the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,300,081 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $231,388,000 after buying an additional 1,119,372 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $101.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane downgraded United Parcel Service from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $85.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Two investment 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 given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $113.67.

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In related 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 shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.13% of the stock is owned by insiders.

United Parcel Service News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: The court denied the Teamsters’ emergency plea to halt UPS’s driver buyout rollout, clearing a major legal obstacle for the company to proceed with voluntary separation plans for roughly 105,000 drivers — a near‑term enabler of the company’s cost‑cutting and restructuring. UPS driver buyouts: Court denies Teamsters plea to halt rollout
• Positive Sentiment: The Supreme Court struck down expansive tariffs previously announced by the administration — a development that supports cross‑border trade volumes over time and reduces a layer of macro uncertainty for parcel carriers. Can I get a tariff refund from DHL, UPS, or FedEx after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs?
• Neutral Sentiment: Local coverage outlines which U.S. package facilities are being closed and whether New York locations are affected — useful for assessing regional operational impacts but not new to the larger network plan. UPS is closing package facilities in U.S.: Are any locations in N.Y. affected?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/industry pieces compare UPS to FedEx on valuation, cost‑cutting and growth outlook — helpful context for investors deciding between peers but not immediate catalysts. UPS vs FDX: Which Parcel Delivery Giant Offers Greater Potential Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion/analysis on the recent UPS rally and why improved estimates don’t guarantee further upside — useful for framing expectations around guidance vs. execution. United Parcel Service Rally Explained: Why Better Estimates Don’t Automatically Mean Upside
• Neutral Sentiment: Report of a public figure acquiring UPS shares — small informational item that can be viewed as a sentiment signal but not a material catalyst. United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Shares Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
• Negative Sentiment: Broader coverage details UPS’s largest U.S. network reconfiguration — dozens of facility closures, major automation, and mass layoff/buyout programs — which raises execution, service disruption and PR risks during the transition. UPS Union Clash Puts Cost Cuts And Network Overhaul In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: The Teamsters have launched emergency legal action alleging contract breaches tied to workforce programs (Driver Choice Program and broader buyouts), increasing the chance of protracted legal battles or labor disruption. How Investors Are Reacting To United Parcel Service (UPS) Union Clash Over Automation And Facility Closures
• Negative Sentiment: Macro headlines showing volatility from tariff/conflict news have pressured trade‑sensitive stocks today, creating an uncertain demand backdrop for carriers reliant on global volumes. Shares of Trade-Vulnerable Retailers Tumble

United Parcel Service Price Performance

NYSE UPS opened at $115.06 on Tuesday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $123.70. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock has a market cap of $97.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $108.11 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $96.06.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.18. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 38.30%. The business had revenue of $24.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.75 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed 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 of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.7%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is currently 100.00%.

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.