Brokerages Set United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Target Price at $113.03

Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty-seven ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, fourteen have given a hold recommendation, nine have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $113.0345.

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup cut their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Weiss Ratings raised United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted 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, January 28th. Finally, Stephens raised their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $107.74 on Tuesday. United Parcel Service has a 1-year low of $82.00 and a 1-year high of $122.41. The business has a 50-day moving average of $104.48 and a 200-day moving average of $100.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The company has a market capitalization of $91.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.42, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.12.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued 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. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 38.30% and a net margin of 6.28%.The company had revenue of $24.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.75 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service will post 7.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were paid a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is presently 100.00%.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS introduced a temporary surge fee on U.S. imports and exports (a $0.23 per‑pound charge across seven services), which should lift revenue/realized yield on cross‑border shipments while the surcharge remains in effect. UPS adds temporary surge fee to US imports, exports
• Positive Sentiment: An Indiana judge ruled UPS overpaid a fuel tax on private road travel, which could lead to refunds or credits — a one‑time benefit to cash flow and an offset to operating cost pressure. UPS Overpaid Fuel Tax on Private Road Travel, Indiana Judge Says
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion of the Happy Returns network to over 10,000 locations strengthens UPS’s returns and reverse‑logistics franchise — a higher‑margin, sticky revenue stream that supports long‑term unit economics. UPS expands its Happy Returns network to over 10K locations
• Positive Sentiment: Operational consolidation: UPS plans to close its Defiance, OH terminal in June — a local capacity/expense action that could modestly improve efficiency in that region. UPS will be closing Defiance terminal in June
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 preview and investor focus: multiple pieces highlight that UPS reports Q1 on April 28, with attention on oil prices, tariffs, and shrinking Amazon volumes — factors that increase uncertainty into the print and could drive volatility. UPS to Report Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Heightened retail/investor attention: several trending stories (Zacks/Yahoo) have increased search and trade interest in UPS, which can amplify intraday moves without changing fundamentals. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst revision: Evercore trimmed its price target slightly (from $115 to $113) and set an “in‑line” rating, signaling limited near‑term upside from current levels and more cautious analyst sentiment. (no link)

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the company’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 value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. First Pacific Financial boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 27,499 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,705,000 after acquiring an additional 257 shares in the last quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in United Parcel Service by 47.6% during the first quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 3,157 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $311,000 after acquiring an additional 1,018 shares during the period. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 10.7% during the 1st quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,917 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $484,000 after purchasing an additional 477 shares in the last quarter. 626 Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 11.1% during the 1st quarter. 626 Financial LLC now owns 11,310 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,113,000 after purchasing an additional 1,128 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital Investment Counsel LLC bought a new position in United Parcel Service during the first quarter worth about $2,841,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

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.