United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $114.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price objective raised by stock analysts at Bank of America from $108.00 to $114.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Bank of America‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 7.11% from the company’s previous close.

UPS has been the subject of several other reports. Truist Financial cut their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $132.00 to $122.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $115.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Susquehanna increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $116.35.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

UPS stock opened at $106.43 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $98.92 and a 200-day moving average of $104.64. United Parcel Service has a 12 month low of $90.84 and a 12 month high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $22.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.27 billion. United Parcel Service’s revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.74 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 23.3% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 9,728,123 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $957,053,000 after buying an additional 1,836,651 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 5.7% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 5,037,626 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $495,411,000 after acquiring an additional 271,646 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.1% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 4,639,324 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $456,417,000 after acquiring an additional 97,582 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in United Parcel Service by 37.4% in the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,631,133 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $357,231,000 after acquiring an additional 988,442 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pacer Advisors Inc. grew its position in United Parcel Service by 8.2% in the first quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 3,510,630 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $345,376,000 after acquiring an additional 266,396 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key United Parcel Service News

Here are the key news stories impacting United Parcel Service this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UPS reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share, ahead of the approximately $1.62–$1.63 consensus, while revenue rose 6.9% year over year to $22.9 billion, above expectations. UPS beats quarterly expectations, raises full-year guidance again
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook, including an adjusted earnings forecast of roughly $7.28 per share and projected revenue of about $92.6 billion. The company also increased its operating-profit outlook to approximately $8.75 billion. UPS Raises Outlook as Revenue Climbs
• Positive Sentiment: Higher-margin international air shipments, improved pricing and stronger forwarding and logistics demand helped profitability. UPS said forwarding and logistics grew 17%, supported by health-care shipments and data-center construction, an opportunity management estimates at $15 billion. UPS raises annual forecasts as higher-paying shipments boost margin
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Carol Tomé expects stronger holiday profitability despite slightly lower delivery volumes, reflecting UPS’s continued reduction of lower-margin Amazon shipments. Management also cited solid holiday demand and plans a 5.9% rate increase in December. UPS Stock On Track For Best Week Since May
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock moved back above its 200-day moving average, improving technical momentum, although it remains below its 52-week high and analysts continue to monitor long-term valuation and cash-flow growth. UPS Stock Price Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average
• Negative Sentiment: Reported diluted EPS was $1.37, below the prior-year figure, and UPS recorded goodwill and asset-impairment charges. Lower volumes and ongoing margin pressure remain risks if the shift toward premium shipments does not continue.

About United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics company. Its services include the transportation and delivery of packages and freight, time-definite express delivery, supply chain management, customs brokerage, and logistics consulting. UPS serves businesses and consumers through ground, air, and international delivery networks.

The company operates across the United States and in international markets throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Canada, and other regions.