United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $125.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price increased by UBS Group from $124.00 to $125.00 in a research note released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. UBS Group currently has a buy rating on the transportation company’s stock.

UPS has been the topic of a number of other reports. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays boosted their price target on United Parcel Service from $80.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $118.45.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS opened at $108.35 on Wednesday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $99.19 and a 200 day moving average of $104.63. The stock has a market cap of $92.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.84, a PEG ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. United Parcel Service has a 52-week low of $90.84 and a 52-week high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.62 by $0.07. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.78% and a net margin of 4.84%. The business had revenue of $22.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.27 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.74 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service will post 7.28 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th were issued a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is currently 126.15%.

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.39, for a total transaction of $876,634.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $28,560.69. This represents a 96.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cordgrass Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 1.5% in the third quarter. Cordgrass Capital Advisors LLC now owns 20,205 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,888,000 after purchasing an additional 304 shares during the last quarter. Ascent Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 27,184 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,540,000 after purchasing an additional 940 shares during the last quarter. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 3rd quarter valued at $2,317,000. Compass Financial Management LLC boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Compass Financial Management LLC now owns 6,393 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $597,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 10.1% in the 3rd quarter. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. now owns 134,320 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $12,617,000 after purchasing an additional 12,316 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $22.90 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share versus consensus estimates of $22.27 billion and $1.62, respectively. Management cited stronger premium services, international trade lanes, automation, and improved customer mix. 5 revealing analyst questions from United Parcel Service’s Q3 earnings call
• Positive Sentiment: UPS raised its outlook despite declining shipment volume, suggesting that higher revenue per package, productivity improvements, and cost control are more than offsetting weaker demand. The company plans to use automation and radio-frequency tracking for approximately 70% of packages during the holiday season. Why Did United Parcel Service Raise Guidance Despite Falling Volume?
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts, including Wells Fargo, Truist, Barclays, Citigroup, Oppenheimer, Bank of America, and UBS, issued bullish commentary or increased their price targets. The recommendations reinforce the view that UPS’s earnings recovery and valuation offer additional upside. Wells Fargo expects UPS stock to rise
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with FedEx highlight UPS’s improved earnings momentum, dividend appeal, and valuation, but also emphasize that future returns depend on sustaining margin gains while handling fewer packages. UPS vs. FedEx: Which Stock Is the Better Buy After Strong Q3 Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 UPS shares for approximately $876,634, reducing his remaining ownership by 96.84%. While one insider sale is not necessarily a fundamental signal, it may modestly weigh on sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing

About United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics company. Its services include the transportation and delivery of packages and freight, time-definite express delivery, supply chain management, customs brokerage, and logistics consulting. UPS serves businesses and consumers through ground, air, and international delivery networks.

The company operates across the United States and in international markets throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Canada, and other regions.