Hsbc Global Res Upgrades United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) to Strong-Buy

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) was upgraded by analysts at Hsbc Global Res from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $116.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on United Parcel Service from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on United Parcel Service from $99.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $115.22.

United Parcel Service Stock Up 2.1%

Shares of UPS stock opened at $105.86 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service has a one year low of $82.00 and a one year 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. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $101.53 and a 200 day moving average price of $93.56. The stock has a market cap of $89.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.11.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 38.30%. The company had revenue of $24.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.75 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that United Parcel Service will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current year.

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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.13% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in UPS. Andra AP fonden grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 95.9% during the 2nd quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 332,983 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $33,611,000 after purchasing an additional 163,000 shares in the last quarter. BLVD Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,479,000. Strategic Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the third quarter valued at approximately $3,885,000. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. grew its position in United Parcel Service by 14.6% during the second quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 94,361 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $9,525,000 after buying an additional 12,035 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Equity Investment Corp increased its stake in United Parcel Service by 16.8% during the 2nd quarter. Equity Investment Corp now owns 1,130,550 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $114,118,000 after acquiring an additional 162,364 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

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.