United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $95.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price target lifted by Barclays from $80.00 to $95.00 in a report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an underweight rating on the transportation company’s stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on UPS. Susquehanna upped 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. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $132.00 to $122.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped 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 research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted 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 report on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $118.45.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of UPS stock opened at $108.35 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $92.18 billion, a PE ratio of 20.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $99.19 and a 200-day simple moving average of $104.63. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. United Parcel Service has a 52-week low of $90.84 and a 52-week high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $22.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.27 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.78% and a net margin of 4.84%. United Parcel Service’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.74 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts expect that United Parcel Service will post 7.28 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th were paid a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is 126.15%.

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.39, for a total value of $876,634.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 271 shares in the company, valued at $28,560.69. This represents a 96.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 23.3% in 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 during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased 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 buying an additional 271,646 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased 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 buying an additional 97,582 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 37.4% during the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,631,133 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $357,231,000 after buying an additional 988,442 shares during the period. Finally, Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 8.2% during the 1st quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 3,510,630 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $345,376,000 after buying an additional 266,396 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $22.90 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share versus consensus estimates of $22.27 billion and $1.62, respectively. Management cited stronger premium services, international trade lanes, automation, and improved customer mix. 5 revealing analyst questions from United Parcel Service’s Q3 earnings call
• Positive Sentiment: UPS raised its outlook despite declining shipment volume, suggesting that higher revenue per package, productivity improvements, and cost control are more than offsetting weaker demand. The company plans to use automation and radio-frequency tracking for approximately 70% of packages during the holiday season. Why Did United Parcel Service Raise Guidance Despite Falling Volume?
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts, including Wells Fargo, Truist, Barclays, Citigroup, Oppenheimer, Bank of America, and UBS, issued bullish commentary or increased their price targets. The recommendations reinforce the view that UPS’s earnings recovery and valuation offer additional upside. Wells Fargo expects UPS stock to rise
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with FedEx highlight UPS’s improved earnings momentum, dividend appeal, and valuation, but also emphasize that future returns depend on sustaining margin gains while handling fewer packages. UPS vs. FedEx: Which Stock Is the Better Buy After Strong Q3 Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 UPS shares for approximately $876,634, reducing his remaining ownership by 96.84%. While one insider sale is not necessarily a fundamental signal, it may modestly weigh on sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing

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.