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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$131.25
+0.53 (+0.41%)
(As of 10/4/2024 08:51 PM ET)

About United Parcel Service Stock (NYSE:UPS)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$130.42
$132.44
50-Day Range
$123.35
$136.30
52-Week Range
$123.12
$163.82
Volume
3.27 million shs
Average Volume
4.26 million shs
Market Capitalization
$112.29 billion
P/E Ratio
19.02
Dividend Yield
4.97%
Price Target
$149.68
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

United Parcel Service, Inc. is a global package delivery and logistics company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was founded in 1907 and has since become a significant player in the logistics industry. UPS operates in more than 220 countries and territories, with a network of over 500,000 employees worldwide.

UPS's primary business is package delivery, but the company also provides supply chain solutions and specialized transportation services. In recent years, UPS has expanded into e-commerce, offering services like same-day delivery and order fulfillment for online retailers. In addition to its delivery services, UPS also operates a freight division that provides air and ground transportation for commercial shipments.

UPS has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, with initiatives such as alternative fuel vehicles and a carbon offset program for shipping. Fortune magazine has also named the company one of the World's Most Admired Companies for several years.

UPS is led by CEO Carol Tomé, who joined the company in 1995 and became CEO in 2020. Tomé has extensive finance experience and served as The Home Depot's CFO before joining UPS. In addition to Tomé, UPS's executive team includes Executive Vice President and President of U.S. operations, Nando Cesarone, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Kevin Warren, and Chief Financial Officer Brian Newman. 

UPS has reported stable revenue over the past several years. UPS's profit margins have remained steady, with an average gross profit margin of 56.4% and an operating margin of approximately 9.3%. UPS has a strong balance sheet, with total assets of $69.4 billion and total liabilities of $43.4 billion as of the end of 2022.

The company's debt-to-equity ratio is higher than the industry average but within a reasonable range. UPS's valuation metrics are generally in line with industry peers, and overall, UPS's valuation suggests that the market views the company as fairly valued. UPS's stock performance has been robust in recent years, with the company's share price increasing by 33% from 2020 to 2022. This outperformed the S&P 500 index, which increased by 26% over the same period. Trading volume for UPS has been relatively stable, with an average daily volume of around 2.83 million shares.

The logistics industry is highly competitive, with several large players vying for market share. In addition to traditional competitors such as FedEx and DHL, UPS competes with newer players in the e-commerce space, such as Amazon and Shopify. The industry is also subject to regulatory and political pressures, such as changes in trade policies and labor regulations.

Despite these challenges, the logistics industry is expected to grow in the coming years. E-commerce, in particular, is driving demand for package delivery and supply chain solutions, and UPS is well-positioned to benefit from this trend.

UPS has several potential growth opportunities in the coming years. The company's expansion into e-commerce has been a significant growth driver, and this trend is expected to continue. UPS's recent acquisition of Roadie, a same-day delivery platform, could also help the company capture more business in the rapidly growing same-day delivery market.

In addition to e-commerce, UPS is investing in technology to improve its operations and customer experience. The company is testing drone delivery in specific markets and has developed digital tools to help customers manage their shipments.

UPS has also announced plans to expand its presence in healthcare logistics. The company has already invested in specialized facilities and services for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and this market is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

UPS faces risks and challenges like any company that could impact its future performance. One critical risk is the potential for increased competition, particularly from newer entrants in the e-commerce space. These companies may have lower overhead costs and more agile business models, making it more difficult for UPS to compete on price and speed.

Another risk for UPS is the potential for regulatory or political changes that could impact the logistics industry. Changes in trade policies or labor regulations could increase costs for the company or limit its ability to operate in certain markets.

United Parcel Service Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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UPS MarketRank™: 

United Parcel Service scored higher than 100% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 1st out of 131 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    United Parcel Service has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.52, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    United Parcel Service has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about United Parcel Service's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for United Parcel Service are expected to grow by 19.38% in the coming year, from $7.43 to $8.87 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of United Parcel Service is 19.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.83.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of United Parcel Service is 19.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 21.37.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    United Parcel Service has a PEG Ratio of 1.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    United Parcel Service has a P/B Ratio of 6.47. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about United Parcel Service's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.50% of the outstanding shares of United Parcel Service have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    United Parcel Service has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in United Parcel Service has recently decreased by 3.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Leadership

    United Parcel Service is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.89%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    United Parcel Service has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of United Parcel Service is 94.49%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, United Parcel Service will have a dividend payout ratio of 73.51% next year. This indicates that United Parcel Service will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about United Parcel Service's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.50% of the outstanding shares of United Parcel Service have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    United Parcel Service has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in United Parcel Service has recently decreased by 3.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • News Sentiment

    United Parcel Service has a news sentiment score of 0.69. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 27 news articles for United Parcel Service this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    181 people have searched for UPS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 21% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    64 people have added United Parcel Service to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 78% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, United Parcel Service insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $643,050.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.13% of the stock of United Parcel Service is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    60.26% of the stock of United Parcel Service is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about United Parcel Service's insider trading history.

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UPS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

United Parcel Service's stock was trading at $157.23 at the start of the year. Since then, UPS stock has decreased by 16.5% and is now trading at $131.25.
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United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 23rd. The transportation company reported $1.79 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.99 by $0.20. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis.
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United Parcel Service's Board of Directors approved a share buyback program on Tuesday, January 31st 2023, which permits the company to buy back $5,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

United Parcel Service subsidiaries include these companies: Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services Inc., Nightline Logistics Group, Freightex, Coyote Logistics, PolarSpeed, Cemelog Kft, TNT Express, and more.

Top institutional investors of United Parcel Service include Cacti Asset Management LLC (0.04%), Capital CS Group LLC (0.04%), Handelsbanken Fonder AB (0.03%) and Czech National Bank (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Kathleen M Gutmann, Brian Newman, William R Johnson, Eva C Boratto, Nando Cesarone, Norman M Brothers, Jr, Laura J Lane, Norman M Brothers Jr, Kevin M Warren, Philippe R Gilbert and Juan R Perez.
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Shares of UPS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that United Parcel Service investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Intel (INTC).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/23/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/5 Dividend
8/19/2024
Dividend Payable
9/05/2024
Today
10/06/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
10/24/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Trucking & courier services, except air
Sub-Industry
Air Freight & Logistics
CUSIP
91131210
Employees
500,000
Year Founded
1907

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$149.68
High Stock Price Target
$180.00
Low Stock Price Target
$100.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+14.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.52
Research Coverage
21 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$6.71 billion
Pretax Margin
7.53%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$89.50 billion
Cash Flow
$12.63 per share
Book Value
$20.30 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
854,447,000
Market Cap
$112.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.99

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This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 10/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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