United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Cut to $113.00 by Analysts at Evercore

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price lowered by stock analysts at Evercore from $115.00 to $113.00 in a report issued on Wednesday. The firm currently has an “in-line” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Evercore’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 6.32% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on UPS. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $99.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. HSBC raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, United Parcel Service currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $113.03.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of UPS stock opened at $106.28 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $90.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a current ratio of 1.22. United Parcel Service has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $104.98 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $100.84.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 $24.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.75 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts forecast that United Parcel Service will post 7.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related 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 shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of United Parcel Service

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new position in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Coston McIsaac & Partners grew its stake in United Parcel Service by 77.8% in the 4th quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC purchased a new position in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Big boost to reverse-logistics scale — UPS’ Happy Returns network reached 10,000 drop-off locations, improving convenience for consumers and retailers, expanding last-mile/returns market share and increasing recurring service revenue potential. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum in consumer awareness and brand strength — recent coverage and commentary highlight UPS’s strategic focus on returns rather than blanket parcel growth, reinforcing its differentiated service offerings in e-commerce logistics. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Tariff-refund filings introduce uncertainty — UPS and peers have begun filing for refunds tied to previously collected tariffs; shippers say they will pass refunds to customers, which could affect timing of cash flows and customer pricing but is unlikely to change long-term fundamentals immediately. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is cautious — brokerages maintain a consensus “Hold” rating, signaling that the market expects steady but not outsized near-term upside absent an earnings surprise. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings pressure flagged — analysts and Zacks note expectations for a year-over-year earnings decline and limited catalysts for an earnings beat in the upcoming report, which can pressure the stock multiple. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and risk calls — some outlets urge caution despite recent gains, pointing to stretched upside from a strong run and highlighting reasons to avoid the stock near current levels. Article Title

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.