United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Insider Matthew Guffey Sells 8,318 Shares of Stock

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) insider Matthew Guffey sold 8,318 shares of United Parcel Service stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.39, for a total value of $876,634.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 271 shares in the company, valued at $28,560.69. This trade represents a 96.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of United Parcel Service stock opened at $108.35 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $99.19 and a 200 day moving average of $104.63. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12 month low of $90.84 and a 12 month high of $122.41. The firm has a market cap of $92.18 billion, a PE ratio of 20.84, a PEG ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.24, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.27 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.74 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were paid a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is presently 126.15%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have commented on UPS shares. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of 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. Barclays upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $80.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $128.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, United Parcel Service currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $118.45.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Markowski Investments acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the second quarter worth $30,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the second quarter worth $34,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 48.6% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 170.1% during the second quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC now owns 370 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the period. Finally, Grove Bank & Trust lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 49.8% during the second quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 379 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

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.