United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $117.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price target hoisted by Oppenheimer from $115.00 to $117.00 in a research report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Oppenheimer currently has an outperform rating on the transportation company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on UPS. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Evercore cut their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $113.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:UPS opened at $104.25 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $109.12 and its 200 day moving average price is $106.66. United Parcel Service has a 12 month low of $82.00 and a 12 month high of $122.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 1.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $88.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.38, a P/E/G ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.05.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 5.08%.The company had revenue of $22.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.55 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that United Parcel Service will post 7.21 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, June 4th. Investors of record on Monday, May 18th were paid a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. 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 121.93%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV now owns 11,324 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,123,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the period. Westbourne Investments Inc. boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Westbourne Investments Inc. now owns 7,876 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $781,000 after buying an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC now owns 5,670 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $562,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. grew its position in United Parcel Service by 16.7% in the fourth quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 698 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $69,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Peoples Financial Services CORP. grew its position in United Parcel Service by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. Peoples Financial Services CORP. now owns 4,030 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $400,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results and higher outlook: UPS reported second-quarter earnings of $1.76 per share, above the $1.65 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $22.83 billion versus expectations of $21.86 billion. Revenue increased 7.6% year over year, and the company raised its full-year outlook. UPS posts strong Q2 2026 results, raises full-year outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Improving business mix: UPS said the China-to-U.S. trade lane has returned to growth, its 18-month reduction in Amazon volumes is complete, and higher-margin freight is gaining traction. These developments could support margins and reduce uncertainty around the company’s business restructuring. UPS Says China-to-US Trade Lane Has Returned to Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target support: BMO Capital Markets raised its UPS target to $115, while Susquehanna increased its target to $120. Stifel, UBS and Oppenheimer also issued forecasts indicating potential appreciation. BMO raises UPS price target Stifel forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Small-business growth initiative: New digital tools for pickup management, label creation and mobile shipping could help UPS attract small-business customers and gain market share over time. UPS digital tools for small businesses
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain divided: While several firms see upside, Stephens issued a pessimistic forecast, highlighting uncertainty around the pace of the recovery. Stephens pessimistic forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend and cash-flow concerns: A recent comparison with FedEx noted that UPS’s dividend consumed nearly all of its adjusted free cash flow last year, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and financial flexibility. UPS versus FedEx dividend analysis

About United Parcel Service

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.