Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) recently bought shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. NYSE: UPS. In a filing disclosed on February 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in United Parcel Service stock on February 12th.
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United Parcel Service Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:UPS traded down $0.25 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $116.35. The company had a trading volume of 6,455,199 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,637,967. The company's 50 day moving average price is $123.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $128.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. The stock has a market cap of $99.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.98. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52-week low of $109.40 and a 52-week high of $158.95.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The transportation company reported $2.75 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.52 by $0.23. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.35% and a return on equity of 39.13%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.47 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.
United Parcel Service Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 6th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 18th will be issued a $1.64 dividend. This is an increase from United Parcel Service's previous quarterly dividend of $1.63. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 18th. United Parcel Service's payout ratio is 97.04%.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of UPS. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Generali Investments Management Co LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. IFS Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 232.3% during the fourth quarter. IFS Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the period. Pinney & Scofield Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have commented on UPS. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $82.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 31st. Loop Capital decreased their price target on United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $115.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on United Parcel Service from $135.00 to $120.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 31st. StockNews.com upgraded United Parcel Service from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their price target on United Parcel Service from $150.00 to $133.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 31st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, fourteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $140.73.
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Insider Activity
In related news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 7,325 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.57, for a total value of $1,015,025.25. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 45,098 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,249,229.86. This trade represents a 13.97 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.13% of the company's stock.
About Representative Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 14th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Greene (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
About United Parcel Service
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United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.
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