United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$129.40 +0.64 (+0.50%)

(As of 01:28 PM ET)

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
7

Buy
14

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, 7 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for UPS.

Consensus Price Target

$151.29
16.91% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Parcel Service, the average price target is $151.29. 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 16.91% from the current price of $129.40.

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UPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/17/23 to 12/16/24	1 Month Ago 11/17/23 to 11/16/24	3 Months Ago 9/18/23 to 9/17/24	1 Year Ago 12/17/22 to 12/17/23
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$151.29	$151.52	$149.68	$188.91
Forecasted Upside	16.91% Upside	13.02% Upside	14.53% Upside	15.94% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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	2.61	2.59	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.46% Upside	37.73% Upside	10.61% 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
12/10/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	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 3 of 5 stars	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 2 of 5 stars	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	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$132.00 ➝ $150.00	+8.08%
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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%
10/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $139.00	+0.29%
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%
10/10/2024	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	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$134.00 ➝ $142.00	+5.97%
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%
4/25/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
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.:

United Parcel Service, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.63. This indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company achieved a revenue of $22.20 billion, surpassing estimates of $22.10 billion, reflecting robust demand for its services.
United Parcel Service, Inc. has a current stock price of $125.61, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the transportation sector.
The firm announced a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 5.19%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from Bank of America to $150.00, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

United Parcel Service
Bear Case

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

Despite strong earnings, the company's stock has recently declined by 1.6%, indicating potential volatility and market concerns.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 7,325 shares by an insider, may raise red flags about the company's future prospects.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 98.49%, which is quite high and may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Institutional ownership stands at 60.26%, which, while significant, also means that a large portion of the stock is held by a few entities, potentially leading to price manipulation.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with two sell ratings and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating uncertainty in the stock's future performance.

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 $151.29, 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 twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 12 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 16.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, United Parcel Service's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: United Parcel Service has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, 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 more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for United Parcel Service is 2.61 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.59. Learn more on how UPS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 12/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target