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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$116.96 -1.15 (-0.98%)
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United Parcel Service - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
8
Buy
14

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United Parcel Service in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UPS.

Consensus Price Target

$140.73
20.32% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Parcel Service, the average price target is $140.73. The highest price target for UPS is $180.00, while the lowest price target for UPS is $82.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.32% from the current price of $116.96.
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UPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/27/24 to 2/26/25
1 Month Ago
1/28/24 to 1/27/25
3 Months Ago
11/29/23 to 11/28/24
1 Year Ago
2/27/23 to 2/27/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$140.73$151.24$151.52$176.95
Forecasted Upside20.32% Upside11.01% Upside11.68% Upside19.34% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

UPS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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UPS Price Targets by Month

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United Parcel Service Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited Parcel ServiceTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.54
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.15% Upside41.49% Upside14.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/3/2025Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
Rick Paterson
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$120.00 ➝ $115.00+2.81%
1/31/2025Baird R W
0 of 5 stars
G. Holland
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/31/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Rosa
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$158.00 ➝ $149.00+31.34%
1/31/2025UBS Group
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Thomas Wadewitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $141.00+23.45%
1/31/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Brian Ossenbeck
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $120.00+5.06%
1/31/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Matt Reustle
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$166.00 ➝ $147.00+27.89%
1/31/2025Raymond James
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Patrick Tyler Brown
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Lower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$155.00 ➝ $145.00+26.53%
1/31/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Christian Wetherbee
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $128.00+11.17%
1/31/2025Morgan Stanley
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Ravi Shanker
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Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$100.00 ➝ $82.00-28.81%
1/31/2025Susquehanna
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Bascome Majors
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $130.00+12.87%
1/31/2025Bank of America
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Ken Hoexter
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $133.00+15.71%
1/31/2025Robert W. Baird
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Benjamin Hartford
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$160.00 ➝ $130.00+13.10%
1/23/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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J. Bruce Chan
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $153.00+15.38%
1/22/2025Evercore ISI
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Jonathan Chappell
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Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$141.00 ➝ $147.00+10.56%
1/8/2025Wolfe Research
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S. Group
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$147.00+17.69%
12/10/2024BMO Capital Markets
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F. Chamoun
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $150.00+16.70%
11/5/2024Argus
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J. Eade
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/28/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $146.00+5.72%
10/21/2024Barclays
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B. Oglenski
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Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$120.00 ➝ $120.00-11.72%
8/22/2024TD Cowen
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 Initiated CoverageHold$144.00+12.57%
7/24/2024Stephens
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$168.00 ➝ $140.00+9.10%
4/25/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $170.00+15.95%
4/3/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$180.00+20.63%
3/28/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$183.00 ➝ $179.00+20.50%
12/26/2023Daiwa Capital Markets
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$155.00-2.05%
8/9/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$204.00 ➝ $194.00+7.43%
6/6/2023Atlantic Securities
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$162.00-3.47%
3/27/2023Melius
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$225.00+20.92%

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Should I Buy United Parcel Service Stock? UPS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these United Parcel Service pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United Parcel Service
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United Parcel Service, Inc.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $118.11, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. recently reported earnings of $2.75 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.52, indicating strong financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 5.55%, with a recent increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.64 per share, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a market capitalization of $100.89 billion, United Parcel Service, Inc. is a major player in the logistics and delivery sector, suggesting stability and growth potential.
  • The average target price for the stock is $140.73, indicating potential upside for investors based on analyst ratings, which include a consensus of "Moderate Buy."

United Parcel Service
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in United Parcel Service, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Several analysts have recently downgraded their price targets for the stock, with JPMorgan lowering it to $120.00 and Susquehanna to $130.00, which may reflect concerns about future performance.
  • The company has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 97.04%, which could indicate that it is returning most of its earnings to shareholders, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth.
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is nearly as volatile as the market, which may not appeal to risk-averse investors.
  • Despite a strong earnings report, the company has faced challenges in the logistics sector, which could impact future growth and profitability.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.47, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its peers, which could deter some investors looking for better value opportunities.

UPS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Parcel Service is $140.73, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $82.00.

24 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UPS shares.

According to analysts, United Parcel Service's stock has a predicted upside of 20.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, United Parcel Service's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like United Parcel Service less than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for United Parcel Service is 2.54 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how UPS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 2/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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