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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$129.37 +0.61 (+0.47%)
(As of 01:03 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

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
16.94% 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 16.94% from the current price of $129.37.
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UPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent 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 Upside16.94% Upside13.02% Upside14.53% Upside15.94% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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UPS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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UPS Price Targets by Month

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United Parcel Service Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited Parcel ServiceTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.61
2.59
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.46% Upside37.73% Upside10.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/10/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
F. Chamoun
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $150.00+16.70%
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
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 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%
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%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these United Parcel Service pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United Parcel Service
Bull Case

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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

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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 equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UPS shares.

According to analysts, United Parcel Service's stock has a predicted upside of 16.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, United Parcel Service's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

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.


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