Financial Solutions Advisory Group Inc. Invests $598,000 in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Financial Solutions Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 6,078 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $598,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UPS. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in United Parcel Service by 63.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 12,126 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,529,000 after acquiring an additional 4,723 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter worth about $277,000. SVB Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter worth about $848,000. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 342,866 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $34,609,000 after buying an additional 9,124 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 154.5% during the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 104,819 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $10,580,000 after buying an additional 63,629 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $104.25 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.18. The firm has a market cap of $88.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.38, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.05. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $109.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $106.66. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.86 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 5.08% and a return on equity of 37.50%. The company’s quarterly 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. As a group, equities research analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently commented on UPS. Citigroup increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $123.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Oppenheimer increased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $117.41.

Key Stories Impacting United Parcel Service

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

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.