Gilbert & Cook Inc. Has $4.16 Million Holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Gilbert & Cook Inc. boosted its holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 4.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 41,167 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,801 shares during the quarter. United Parcel Service accounts for approximately 0.6% of Gilbert & Cook Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Gilbert & Cook Inc.’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $4,155,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Founders Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 8.3% during the second quarter. Founders Capital Management LLC now owns 111,405 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $11,245,000 after purchasing an additional 8,579 shares during the last quarter. Gallacher Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter worth approximately $620,000. Capital CS Group LLC lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 3.6% during the 2nd quarter. Capital CS Group LLC now owns 235,090 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $23,730,000 after buying an additional 8,070 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Inc. AR boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 20.1% in the 2nd quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 90,368 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $9,122,000 after buying an additional 15,135 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional grew its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 39.9% in the second quarter. CX Institutional now owns 60,165 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $6,073,000 after acquiring an additional 17,152 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS opened at $96.64 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $86.30 and a 200-day moving average price of $93.04. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $82.00 and a twelve month high of $138.67. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The company has a market capitalization of $81.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.94, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.10.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.43. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.15% and a return on equity of 40.07%. The company had revenue of $21.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.94 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. United Parcel Service’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. United Parcel Service has set its Q4 2025 guidance at EPS. Equities analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 18th were given a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 18th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.8%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is 101.39%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently commented on UPS. Wall Street Zen upgraded United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Bank of America lowered their target price on United Parcel Service from $83.00 to $81.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and set a $96.00 price objective (down previously from $125.00) on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Friday, September 19th. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $110.00.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Christiana Smith Shi acquired 500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $88.17 per share, with a total value of $44,085.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $44,085. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.