United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Shares Up 1.3% – Should You Buy?

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) shares were up 1.3% during mid-day trading on Wednesday. The company traded as high as $112.64 and last traded at $112.5010. 3,309,166 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 41% from the average session volume of 5,613,891 shares. The stock had previously closed at $111.05.

Top United Parcel Service Stories

Here are a few of the latest stories about UPS:

• Positive Sentiment: Investors bought 33,857 UPS call options Wednesday, about 40% above the average daily volume. This may reflect increased bullish bets, though options activity does not guarantee a stock move.
• Positive Sentiment: A new industry report forecasts the global logistics market will grow from $5.64 trillion in 2025 to $6.04 trillion in 2026, with longer-term growth driven by e-commerce, trade, and supply-chain outsourcing. That outlook offers a supportive backdrop for UPS, though it is not company-specific. Article: Global Logistics Market Report 2026-2030
• Neutral Sentiment: UPS has sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection over tariff refunds that its automated system cannot process without a court order. Any refunds could benefit the company, but the article does not specify the amount or timing, and the legal process creates uncertainty. Article: UPS Takes CBP to Court Over Tariff Refunds

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $115.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $131.00 to $127.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $118.45.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.24 and a current ratio of 1.24. The company has a 50-day moving average of $100.05 and a 200 day moving average of $104.73. The firm has a market cap of $95.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.63, a P/E/G ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 0.98.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $22.85 billion during the quarter. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.78% and a net margin of 4.84%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.28 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 16th. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is presently 126.15%.

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Matthew 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 transaction 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 144.1% in the third quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC now owns 109,948 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $10,274,000 after purchasing an additional 64,900 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter valued at $52,713,000. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 124.3% in the 3rd quarter. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 7,603 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $710,000 after purchasing an additional 4,214 shares during the period. Private Advisor Group LLC boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 47.1% in the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 146,116 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $13,653,000 after purchasing an additional 46,774 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Advisor Solutions LLC grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter. Focus Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 24,122 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,254,000 after buying an additional 1,069 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics company. Its services include domestic and international shipping, air and ground delivery, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management. UPS also provides solutions for businesses, including warehousing, inventory management, healthcare logistics, and returns processing. Its network serves customers in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded in Seattle in 1907 as the American Messenger Company, UPS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.