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NYSE:UPS

United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$176.62
-3.76 (-2.08%)
(As of 08/11/2023 08:49 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$175.90
▼
$179.03
50-Day Range
$167.59
▼
$188.37
52-Week Range
$154.87
▼
$209.39
Volume
3.56 million shs
Average Volume
3.35 million shs
Market Capitalization
$151.70 billion
P/E Ratio
15.32
Dividend Yield
3.67%
Price Target
$189.54
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United Parcel Service MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.27 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.3% Upside
$189.54 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.11% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.52
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of United Parcel Service in the last 14 days
Based on 46 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.55%
From $9.93 to $10.68 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.67 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

29th out of 113 stocks

Trucking & Courier Services, Except Air Industry

3rd out of 3 stocks

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About United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Stock

United Parcel Service, Inc. is a global package delivery and logistics company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was founded in 1907 and has since become a significant player in the logistics industry. UPS operates in more than 220 countries and territories, with a network of over 500,000 employees worldwide.

UPS's primary business is package delivery, but the company also provides supply chain solutions and specialized transportation services. In recent years, UPS has expanded into e-commerce, offering services like same-day delivery and order fulfillment for online retailers. In addition to its delivery services, UPS also operates a freight division that provides air and ground transportation for commercial shipments.

UPS has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, with initiatives such as alternative fuel vehicles and a carbon offset program for shipping. Fortune magazine has also named the company one of the World's Most Admired Companies for several years.

UPS is led by CEO Carol Tomé, who joined the company in 1995 and became CEO in 2020. Tomé has extensive finance experience and served as The Home Depot's CFO before joining UPS. In addition to Tomé, UPS's executive team includes Executive Vice President and President of U.S. operations, Nando Cesarone, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Kevin Warren, and Chief Financial Officer Brian Newman. 

UPS has reported stable revenue over the past several years. UPS's profit margins have remained steady, with an average gross profit margin of 56.4% and an operating margin of approximately 9.3%. UPS has a strong balance sheet, with total assets of $69.4 billion and total liabilities of $43.4 billion as of the end of 2022.

The company's debt-to-equity ratio is higher than the industry average but within a reasonable range. UPS's valuation metrics are generally in line with industry peers, and overall, UPS's valuation suggests that the market views the company as fairly valued. UPS's stock performance has been robust in recent years, with the company's share price increasing by 33% from 2020 to 2022. This outperformed the S&P 500 index, which increased by 26% over the same period. Trading volume for UPS has been relatively stable, with an average daily volume of around 2.83 million shares.

The logistics industry is highly competitive, with several large players vying for market share. In addition to traditional competitors such as FedEx and DHL, UPS competes with newer players in the e-commerce space, such as Amazon and Shopify. The industry is also subject to regulatory and political pressures, such as changes in trade policies and labor regulations.

Despite these challenges, the logistics industry is expected to grow in the coming years. E-commerce, in particular, is driving demand for package delivery and supply chain solutions, and UPS is well-positioned to benefit from this trend.

UPS has several potential growth opportunities in the coming years. The company's expansion into e-commerce has been a significant growth driver, and this trend is expected to continue. UPS's recent acquisition of Roadie, a same-day delivery platform, could also help the company capture more business in the rapidly growing same-day delivery market.

In addition to e-commerce, UPS is investing in technology to improve its operations and customer experience. The company is testing drone delivery in specific markets and has developed digital tools to help customers manage their shipments.

UPS has also announced plans to expand its presence in healthcare logistics. The company has already invested in specialized facilities and services for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and this market is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

UPS faces risks and challenges like any company that could impact its future performance. One critical risk is the potential for increased competition, particularly from newer entrants in the e-commerce space. These companies may have lower overhead costs and more agile business models, making it more difficult for UPS to compete on price and speed.

Another risk for UPS is the potential for regulatory or political changes that could impact the logistics industry. Changes in trade policies or labor regulations could increase costs for the company or limit its ability to operate in certain markets.

UPS Price History

UPS Stock News Headlines

August 8, 2023 | marketbeat.com
UPS Slipping To More Attractive Levels On Weak Outlook 
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July 29, 2023 | marketbeat.com
MarketBeat Week in Review – 7/24 - 7/28 (UPS)
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The Road Ahead For UPS: Can Stock Deliver After Contract Deal?
Investors remain cautious as UPS stock hovers in a correction even after a strike is averted. Revenue concerns are putting a damper on investor enthusiasm.
August 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
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August 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Traders Buy Large Volume of United Parcel Service Call Options (NYSE:UPS)
August 11, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com
United Parcel Service Insiders Sold US$14m Of Shares Suggesting Hesitancy
August 11, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Downgraded to Hold at Loop Capital
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UBS Downgrades United Parcel Service
August 10, 2023 | 247wallst.com
Loop Capital Downgrades United Parcel Service
August 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Column: Workers are keeling over from extreme heat while Big Business battles safety regulations
August 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
United Parcel Service, Inc.: Domestic Package Diversions and New Labor Contract to Pressure UPS' Near-Term Results
August 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Barclays Increases United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target to $180.00
August 9, 2023 | benzinga.com
United Parcel Service Unusual Options Activity For August 09
August 9, 2023 | msn.com
Loop Capital Downgrades United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B (UPS)
August 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.05 EPS
August 9, 2023 | msn.com
United Parcel Service Potentially Faces 'Lengthy Wait' for Margin Improvement, UBS Says in Downgrade
August 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Bank of America Securities Remains a Hold on United Parcel (UPS)
August 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
UBS Group Downgrades United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) to Neutral
August 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
United Parcel Service: Worthy Of A Downgrade After Painful Misses
August 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Goldman Sachs Remains a Buy on United Parcel (UPS)
August 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
MAKOTO KATO APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF UPS JAPAN
August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
US STOCKS-Wall St ends down after bank rating cuts trigger wider sell-off
August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
UPS suffered larger-than-expected shipment losses due to labor concerns
August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
US STOCKS-Wall St ends lower after bank rating cuts spark wider sell-off
August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
UPS Earnings Fall Amid Delivery Slowdown, Teamsters Contract Costs
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UPS Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend
5/12/2023
Dividend Payable
6/01/2023
Last Earnings
8/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/31 Dividend
8/11/2023
Today
8/13/2023
Dividend Payable
8/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Trucking & courier services, except air
Sub-Industry
Air Freight & Logistics
Sector
Transportation
Current Symbol
NYSE:UPS
CUSIP
91131210
CIK
1090727
Web
www.ups.com
Phone
(404) 828-6000
Fax
404-828-7666
Employees
536,000
Year Founded
1907

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$189.54
High Stock Price Forecast
$225.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$100.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+7.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.27
Research Coverage
22 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$11.53
Trailing P/E Ratio
15.32
Forward P/E Ratio
17.79
P/E Growth
1.76
Net Income
$11.55 billion
Net Margins
10.41%
Pretax Margin
13.49%
Return on Equity
51.28%
Return on Assets
13.92%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.97
Current Ratio
1.32
Quick Ratio
1.34

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$100.34 billion
Price / Sales
1.51
Cash Flow
$16.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow
10.45
Book Value
$23.33 per share
Price / Book
7.57

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
858,890,000
Free Float
857,855,000
Market Cap
$151.70 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.07

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Key Executives

  • Ms. Carol B. TomeMs. Carol B. Tome (Age 66)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.69M
  • Mr. Brian O. Newman (Age 54)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.24M
  • Mr. Bala Subramanian (Age 52)
    EVP and Chief Digital & Technology Officer
    Comp: $581.78k
  • Ms. Kathleen M. GutmannMs. Kathleen M. Gutmann (Age 54)
    Exec. VP and Pres of International, Healthcare & Supply Chain Solutions
    Comp: $1.17M
  • Mr. Nando Cesarone (Age 51)
    Exec. VP & Pres of U.S.
    Comp: $1.24M
  • Ken Cook
    Investor Relations Officer
  • Mr. Norman M. Brothers Jr.Mr. Norman M. Brothers Jr. (Age 55)
    Exec. VP, Chief Legal, Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Kevin M. WarrenMr. Kevin M. Warren (Age 60)
    Exec. VP and Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer
  • Mr. Darrell L. Ford (Age 58)
    Exec. VP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer & Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Noel Massie
    Mang. of U.S. Operations

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UPS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell United Parcel Service stock right now?

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" UPS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UPS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is United Parcel Service's stock price forecast for 2023?

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for United Parcel Service's stock. Their UPS share price forecasts range from $100.00 to $225.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $189.54 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have UPS shares performed in 2023?

United Parcel Service's stock was trading at $173.84 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, UPS shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at $176.62.
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Are investors shorting United Parcel Service?

United Parcel Service saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,580,000 shares, an increase of 19.0% from the June 30th total of 8,890,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,690,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days.
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When is United Parcel Service's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 24th 2023.
View our UPS earnings forecast.

How were United Parcel Service's earnings last quarter?

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The transportation company reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.49 by $0.05. The transportation company earned $22.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $23.04 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 10.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 51.28%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.29 earnings per share.
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How often does United Parcel Service pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Parcel Service?

United Parcel Service declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $1.62 per share on Thursday, August 31st. This represents a $6.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.67%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 11th.
Read our dividend analysis for UPS.

What ETFs hold United Parcel Service's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT), Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (TPOR), Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (SHPP), First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR), ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF (SUPL), Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO), Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD).

Is United Parcel Service a good dividend stock?

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.67%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 56.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UPS will have a dividend payout ratio of 60.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for UPS.

How will United Parcel Service's stock buyback program work?

United Parcel Service announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Tuesday, January 31st 2023, which allows the company to buyback $5,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has United Parcel Service issued on next quarter's earnings?

United Parcel Service updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $93.00 billion-$93.00 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $96.77 billion.

What is David Abney's approval rating as United Parcel Service's CEO?

4,404 employees have rated United Parcel Service Chief Executive Officer David Abney on Glassdoor.com. David Abney has an approval rating of 68% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of United Parcel Service own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United Parcel Service investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), Verizon Communications (VZ), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), FedEx (FDX) and Pfizer (PFE).

What is United Parcel Service's stock symbol?

United Parcel Service trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UPS."

Who are United Parcel Service's major shareholders?

United Parcel Service's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.78%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.58%), Northern Trust Corp (0.98%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.90%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.74%) and Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.72%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian Newman, David P Abney, Juan R Perez, Kathleen M Gutmann, Kevin M Warren, Laura J Lane, Laura J Lane, Norman M Brothers Jr, Norman M Brothers, Jr, Philippe R Gilbert, Russell Stokes and Wayne M Hewett.
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How do I buy shares of United Parcel Service?

Shares of UPS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is United Parcel Service's stock price today?

One share of UPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $176.62.

How much money does United Parcel Service make?

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) has a market capitalization of $151.70 billion and generates $100.34 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $11.55 billion in net income (profit) each year or $11.53 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does United Parcel Service have?

The company employs 536,000 workers across the globe.

Does United Parcel Service have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of United Parcel Service: BT Property Holdings, BT Realty, BT Realty II, C.C. & E. I, Cemelog Kft, Challenge Air, Coyote Logistics, Coyote Logistics Midco, First International Bancorp, Freightex, Fritz Companies, Kiala, Lynx Express, Mail Boxes Etc. Australia, Marken LLP, Menlo Worldwide, Nightline Logistics Group, Overnite, Pieffe Group, PolarSpeed, Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services Inc., TNT Express, UPICO Corporation, UPINSCO, UPS Asia Group Pte. Ltd., UPS Expedited Mail Services, UPS Global Treasury Plc, UPS Ground Freight, UPS Grundstucksverwaltungs GmbH, UPS Limited, UPS Parcel Delivery Service Limited, UPS SCS, UPS SCS (Nederland) B.V., UPS Supply Chain Solutions, UPS Worldwide Forwarding, United Parcel Service, United Parcel Service Canada Ltd., United Parcel Service Co., United Parcel Service Deutschland S.à r.l. & Co. OHG, United Parcel Service France SAS, United Parcel Service General Services Co., United Parcel Service Italia SRL, United Parcel Service LLC & Co. OHG, United Parcel Service of America, and X4i Limited.
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How can I contact United Parcel Service?

United Parcel Service's mailing address is 55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY NE, ATLANTA GA, 30328. The official website for the company is www.ups.com. The transportation company can be reached via phone at (404) 828-6000, via email at investor@ups.com, or via fax at 404-828-7666.

This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 8/14/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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