United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$132.96 +3.23 (+2.49%)

As of 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
5

Buy
16

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, 5 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for UPS.

Consensus Price Target

$151.10
13.64% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Parcel Service, the average price target is $151.10. 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 13.64% from the current price of $132.96.

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UPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$151.10	$151.29	$151.05	$185.26
Forecasted Upside	13.64% Upside	20.37% Upside	14.94% Upside	16.81% 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.

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.

United Parcel Service Stock vs. The Competition

Type	United Parcel Service	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.70	2.60	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.64% Upside	35.52% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent UPS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/16/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Ken Hoexter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $150.00	+17.72%
1/8/2025	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	S. Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$147.00	+17.69%
1/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$134.00 ➝ $135.00	+8.29%
1/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$155.00 ➝ $150.00	+18.48%
12/10/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	F. Chamoun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$155.00 ➝ $150.00	+16.70%
11/12/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$163.00 ➝ $158.00	+21.32%
11/5/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
10/28/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $146.00	+5.72%
10/25/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$159.00 ➝ $170.00	+23.70%
10/25/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$151.00 ➝ $156.00	+12.55%
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10/25/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$135.00 ➝ $140.00	+0.03%
10/22/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$138.00 ➝ $141.00	+7.35%
10/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$120.00 ➝ $120.00	-11.72%
10/9/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$165.00 ➝ $162.00	+21.47%
8/22/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$144.00	+12.57%
7/24/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Holland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/24/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$168.00 ➝ $140.00	+9.10%
7/24/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $160.00	+25.42%
4/25/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+15.95%
4/3/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$180.00	+20.63%
3/28/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$183.00 ➝ $179.00	+20.50%
3/27/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	-30.45%
1/31/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$185.00 ➝ $175.00	+20.62%
12/26/2023	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$155.00	-2.05%
8/9/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$204.00 ➝ $194.00	+7.43%
8/9/2023	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$210.00 ➝ $195.00	+7.98%
6/6/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$162.00	-3.47%
3/27/2023	Melius Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$225.00	+20.92%
2/1/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$187.00 ➝ $195.00	+5.27%
2/1/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $215.00	+16.07%

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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

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

The recent earnings report showed a strong performance with earnings per share of $1.76, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.63, indicating robust financial health.
United Parcel Service, Inc. has a market capitalization of $110.74 billion, which reflects its significant size and stability in the transportation sector.
The stock price is currently at $130.16, showing a slight increase of 0.2% recently, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
Analysts have a consensus target price of $151.10, suggesting potential upside for investors based on current valuations.
The company has a strong return on equity of 37.38%, which indicates effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.

United Parcel Service
Bear Case

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

Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has faced volatility, with a 1-year high of $161.35 and a low of $121.56, indicating potential risk for investors.
Some analysts have issued a sell rating, reflecting concerns about the company's future performance amidst competitive pressures in the logistics industry.
The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.60 may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20, the company carries a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.
Recent trading volumes have decreased significantly, with a 70% drop from average daily volumes, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence.

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 $151.10, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.
: 23 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UPS shares.
: According to analysts, United Parcel Service's stock has a predicted upside of 13.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, United Parcel Service's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.
: United Parcel Service has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like United Parcel Service more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for United Parcel Service is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how UPS compares to other companies.

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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target