5,950 Shares in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Bought by Diversified Management Inc.

Diversified Management Inc. acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 5,950 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $590,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Salzhauer Michael acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 76.5% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares during the period. Avion Wealth raised its holdings in United Parcel Service by 284.1% during the third quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 434 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. Winch Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in United Parcel Service by 37.3% during the third quarter. Winch Advisory Services LLC now owns 456 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Finally, WPG Advisers LLC lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 47.7% in the third quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 486 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares during the period. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Susquehanna boosted their target price on United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. UBS Group lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $116.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Stephens increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Parcel Service presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $113.03.

Trending Headlines about United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS completed a nationwide RFID package‑sensing rollout (vehicles, hubs, labels) after investing ~>$100M, promising real‑time visibility, fewer manual scans, higher delivery accuracy and potential operating-cost savings. Market reaction was positive. United Parcel Service (UPS) Is Up 5.8% After Network-Wide RFID Rollout Across U.S. Operations
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and trade press highlight RFID as a structural upgrade that could improve yield management and customer SLAs by replacing barcode scans with automated sensors — a potential long‑term margin and service quality tailwind. Is United Parcel’s Nationwide RFID Rollout a Strong Signal for Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Roadie (a UPS company) and Centiro announced an integration to help retailers scale same‑day delivery without disrupting warehouse operations — this strengthens UPS’s last‑mile capabilities and partnerships for e‑commerce customers. From Warehouse to Doorstep in Hours: Roadie and Centiro Simplify Same-Day Delivery for Retailers
• Positive Sentiment: Investor commentary (buy‑side/strategy pieces) frames recent weakness as a potential buying opportunity given valuation and dividend yield, which could attract income/value investors if execution on tech upgrades improves margins. United Parcel Service: Buying Opportunities After The Selloff United With Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: UPS will report Q1 results on April 28; management commentary and updated guidance will likely be the next major market mover. UPS To Release First-Quarter 2026 Results On Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary urges UPS to pursue deeper e‑commerce marketplace integration to capture B2C growth — a strategic recommendation rather than immediate news, so timing of any execution risk/reward is uncertain. Commentary: FedEx and UPS need to move up the e-commerce food chain
• Negative Sentiment: Some analyst writeups flag mixed returns, slowing parcel volume trends and labor/cost pressures — reminders that technology upgrades must translate into margin improvement to sustain the rally. This keeps upside conditional on execution and upcoming quarterly results. Is It Time To Reassess UPS (UPS) After Recent Parcel Demand Headlines And Mixed Returns?

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 on Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $103.50 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $105.90 and its 200 day moving average price is $100.14. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The stock has a market cap of $87.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.78, a PEG ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.12.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.75 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 5th. Investors 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is presently 100.00%.

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.