United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the twenty-one ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have issued a hold recommendation, eight have given a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $117.4118.

A number of equities research analysts have commented on UPS shares. Citigroup raised their price objective 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. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $117.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Evercore reduced their price target 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. Finally, Stephens decreased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $135.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 29th.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:UPS opened at $106.88 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $109.23 and its two-hundred day moving average is $106.65. The company has a market cap of $90.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.06. United Parcel Service has a 12-month low of $82.00 and a 12-month high of $122.41. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $22.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 5.08%.United Parcel Service’s revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.55 earnings per share. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. Equities analysts expect 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. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were paid a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 121.93%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

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

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.