Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in United Parcel Service stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of United Parcel Service stock traded up $1.17 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $116.71. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,940,447 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,073,601. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $107.82 and a 200-day moving average price of $95.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 1.30. The stock has a market cap of $99.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.79, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.11. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a one year low of $82.00 and a one year high of $123.70.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 38.30% and a net margin of 6.28%.The company had revenue of $24.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.75 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be issued a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.6%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is 100.00%.

Trending Headlines about United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst outlooks and scenario pieces highlight upside over the next year if cost cuts and mix improvements stick; the Motley Fool snapshot argues a compelling one‑year upside while warning execution risk. Where Will UPS Be in 1 Year?
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term TAM expansion: a new industry market report cites bio‑pharmaceutical logistics as a fast‑growing area (includes UPS among leading providers) — a potential high-margin growth corridor (cold chain, cell & gene therapies, IoT tracking). Bio-Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Report 2026-2035
• Neutral Sentiment: Income/valuation pieces mention UPS as a high‑yield turnaround candidate for income investors, but these are speculative and hinge on execution of cuts and margin recovery. Top High-Yield Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and strategy analyses are re‑rating UPS as facility closures and shifts in Amazon volumes reshape the business — these writeups balance near‑term hits with potential structural benefits from a leaner network. A Look At United Parcel Service’s Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Operational disruption: UPS disclosed nearly two dozen package facilities slated for closure in 2026 and plans to shutter a Columbia, SC area hub — these moves signal sizable layoffs and short‑term disruption to volumes and local operations. UPS is closing package facilities: See the list
• Negative Sentiment: Labor/legal risk: the Teamsters told a judge they want to block UPS’s $150,000 driver buyouts, warning that thousands could accept — if the program is blocked or litigated, UPS may face higher costs or slower headcount reductions. Teamsters urge judge to block UPS buyouts
• Negative Sentiment: Investor rotation risk: coverage notes money rotating into FedEx (restructuring/spin plans) as FedEx hits highs — that shift can weigh on UPS multiple and relative performance. Beyond the Box: How FedEx Is Winning

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in United Parcel Service by 63.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 12,126 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,529,000 after purchasing an additional 4,723 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter worth $277,000. Vest Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 39.2% in the 2nd quarter. Vest Financial LLC now owns 11,745 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,186,000 after buying an additional 3,309 shares during the period. TD Asset Management Inc grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 361,180 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,458,000 after buying an additional 4,885 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ritholtz Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 30.0% during the second quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 5,890 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $595,000 after buying an additional 1,359 shares during the period. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on UPS. Weiss Ratings raised United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $88.00 to $106.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Oppenheimer increased their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $107.00 to $115.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $126.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $113.67.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.13% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

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.