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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$137.53 +2.71 (+2.01%)
(As of 11/25/2024 ET)

United Parcel Service - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
8
Buy
13

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for UPS.

Consensus Price Target

$151.52
10.18% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Parcel Service, the average price target is $151.52. The highest price target for UPS is $180.00, while the lowest price target for UPS is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.18% from the current price of $137.53.
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UPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/26/23 to 11/25/24
1 Month Ago
10/27/23 to 10/26/24
3 Months Ago
8/28/23 to 8/27/24
1 Year Ago
11/26/22 to 11/26/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$151.52$151.43$151.20$188.91
Forecasted Upside10.18% Upside10.19% Upside18.22% Upside24.26% 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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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United Parcel Service Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited Parcel ServiceTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
2.58
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.39% Upside33.19% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/12/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Rosa
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$163.00 ➝ $158.00+21.32%
11/5/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
J. Eade
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/28/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $146.00+5.72%
10/25/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$159.00 ➝ $170.00+23.70%
10/25/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$132.00 ➝ $150.00+8.08%
10/25/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$151.00 ➝ $156.00+12.55%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $139.00+0.29%
10/25/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $140.00+0.03%
10/22/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$138.00 ➝ $141.00+7.35%
10/21/2024Barclays
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B. Oglenski
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Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$120.00 ➝ $120.00-11.72%
10/10/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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C. Wetherbee
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$134.00 ➝ $142.00+5.97%
10/9/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$165.00 ➝ $162.00+21.47%
8/22/2024TD Cowen
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 Initiated CoverageHold$144.00+12.57%
7/24/2024Baird R W
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G. Holland
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7/24/2024Stephens
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$168.00 ➝ $140.00+9.10%
7/24/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$170.00 ➝ $160.00+25.42%
7/24/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$169.00 ➝ $155.00+21.42%
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%
3/27/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$95.00 ➝ $100.00-30.45%
1/31/2024Raymond James
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 Lower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$185.00 ➝ $175.00+20.62%
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%
8/9/2023Loop Capital
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$210.00 ➝ $195.00+7.98%
6/6/2023Atlantic Securities
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$162.00-3.47%
4/25/2023Wolfe Research
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform
3/27/2023Melius
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$225.00+20.92%
2/1/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$187.00 ➝ $195.00+5.27%
2/1/2023KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $215.00+16.07%
11/30/2022Exane BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform

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

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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 company recently reported earnings of $1.76 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.63, indicating strong financial performance.
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. has a current stock price of $134.07, which is near its 50-day moving average of $132.50, suggesting stability in its stock performance.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $114.84 billion, United Parcel Service, Inc. is a significant player in the logistics industry, providing a sense of security for investors.
  • The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $6.52 and a yield of 4.86%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $151.52, indicating potential for stock price appreciation.

United Parcel Service
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent earnings growth, the company has a high dividend payout ratio of 98.49%, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about its future performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a one-year high of $163.82 and a low of $123.12, suggesting potential risks for investors.
  • Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as from $170.00 to $160.00, may reflect concerns about the company's growth prospects.
  • The company's beta of 0.99 indicates that its stock price moves in line with the market, which may not provide the desired diversification for risk-averse investors.

UPS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Parcel Service is $151.52, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.

23 Wall Street 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, 11 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UPS shares.

According to analysts, United Parcel Service's stock has a predicted upside of 10.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, United Parcel Service's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

United Parcel Service has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like United Parcel Service less than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for United Parcel Service is 2.57 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how UPS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 11/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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