United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $124.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price objective hoisted by UBS Group from $123.00 to $124.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the transportation company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Susquehanna upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Citigroup boosted their target price on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS stock opened at $104.25 on Wednesday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $109.12 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $106.66. The company has a market capitalization of $88.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.18. United Parcel Service has a 52-week low of $82.00 and a 52-week high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 5.08% and a return on equity of 37.50%. United Parcel Service’s revenue was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.55 EPS. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. Research analysts expect that United Parcel Service will post 7.21 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 4th. Investors of record on Monday, May 18th were issued a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is presently 121.93%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in UPS. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. acquired a new position in United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Coston McIsaac & Partners increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 77.8% in the fourth quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

United Parcel Service News Roundup

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.