United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Stock Position Cut by State of Wyoming

State of Wyoming decreased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 53.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,404 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 7,383 shares during the quarter. State of Wyoming’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $598,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in UPS. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 48.6% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 3.5% during the first quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC now owns 3,013 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $296,000 after buying an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. Texas Bank & Trust Co lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. Texas Bank & Trust Co now owns 10,286 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,012,000 after acquiring an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Midland Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Midland Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,996 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $280,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Syon Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 7,252 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $780,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

NYSE UPS opened at $108.35 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $92.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.84, a PEG ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.07. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $90.84 and a twelve month high of $122.41. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $99.19 and a 200 day simple moving average of $104.63. 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 (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $22.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.27 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.74 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.28 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on UPS shares. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on United Parcel Service from $131.00 to $127.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Weiss Ratings raised United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $118.45.

More 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

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In other news, insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.39, for a total value of $876,634.02. Following 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

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.