TIAA Trust National Association Sells 2,374 Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

TIAA Trust National Association cut its holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 16.2% in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 12,284 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 2,374 shares during the period. TIAA Trust National Association’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,240,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Graybill Wealth Management LTD. bought a new position in United Parcel Service in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Hemington Wealth Management raised its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 68.9% during the 1st quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 282 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Saudi Central Bank bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Flaharty Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter valued at $33,000. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Christiana Smith Shi acquired 500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $88.17 per share, for a total transaction of $44,085.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $44,085. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS opened at $93.30 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $86.54 and a 200-day moving average price of $92.99. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12-month low of $82.00 and a 12-month high of $138.67. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $79.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.42, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.10.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.31 by $0.43. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 40.07% and a net margin of 6.15%.The firm had revenue of $21.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.94 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.76 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. United Parcel Service has set its Q4 2025 guidance at EPS. Equities analysts predict that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently issued reports on UPS shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Vertical Research reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $103.00 price objective on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.00.

United Parcel Service Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.