Axxcess Wealth Management LLC Purchases 6,039 Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Axxcess Wealth Management LLC raised its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 265.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,312 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 6,039 shares during the period. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $694,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of UPS. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in United Parcel Service by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 67,277,988 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $5,619,730,000 after acquiring an additional 372,850 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in United Parcel Service by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 30,774,530 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,106,381,000 after purchasing an additional 444,384 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 3.0% in the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 25,792,139 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,603,459,000 after purchasing an additional 746,667 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 4.8% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 16,623,834 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,675,733,000 after purchasing an additional 762,407 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the second quarter worth $851,842,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $116.71 on Friday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52-week low of $82.00 and a 52-week high of $123.70. 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 stock has a market cap of $99.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.79, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.11. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $107.82 and a 200 day moving average price of $95.80.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $24.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.75 earnings per share. Analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.6%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is currently 100.00%.

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total value of $2,655,236.10. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.13% 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: Analyst outlooks and scenario pieces highlight upside over the next year if cost cuts and mix improvements stick; the Motley Fool snapshot argues a compelling one‑year upside while warning execution risk. Where Will UPS Be in 1 Year?
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term TAM expansion: a new industry market report cites bio‑pharmaceutical logistics as a fast‑growing area (includes UPS among leading providers) — a potential high-margin growth corridor (cold chain, cell & gene therapies, IoT tracking). Bio-Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Report 2026-2035
• Neutral Sentiment: Income/valuation pieces mention UPS as a high‑yield turnaround candidate for income investors, but these are speculative and hinge on execution of cuts and margin recovery. Top High-Yield Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and strategy analyses are re‑rating UPS as facility closures and shifts in Amazon volumes reshape the business — these writeups balance near‑term hits with potential structural benefits from a leaner network. A Look At United Parcel Service’s Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Operational disruption: UPS disclosed nearly two dozen package facilities slated for closure in 2026 and plans to shutter a Columbia, SC area hub — these moves signal sizable layoffs and short‑term disruption to volumes and local operations. UPS is closing package facilities: See the list
• Negative Sentiment: Labor/legal risk: the Teamsters told a judge they want to block UPS’s $150,000 driver buyouts, warning that thousands could accept — if the program is blocked or litigated, UPS may face higher costs or slower headcount reductions. Teamsters urge judge to block UPS buyouts
• Negative Sentiment: Investor rotation risk: coverage notes money rotating into FedEx (restructuring/spin plans) as FedEx hits highs — that shift can weigh on UPS multiple and relative performance. Beyond the Box: How FedEx Is Winning

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UPS has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Stephens raised their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $101.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Bank of America raised shares of United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $88.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $113.67.

United Parcel Service 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.