EagleClaw Capital Managment LLC decreased its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS – Free Report) by 16.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 31,750 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 6,282 shares during the quarter. EagleClaw Capital Managment LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $3,205,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in United Parcel Service during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Hemington Wealth Management boosted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 68.9% in the 1st quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 282 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Saudi Central Bank bought a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter worth approximately $32,000. Flaharty Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes
UPS has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Oppenheimer decreased their target price on United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Evercore ISI dropped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $103.00 to $97.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.00.
Insider Activity at United Parcel Service
In related news, Director Christiana Smith Shi acquired 500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $88.17 per share, for a total transaction of $44,085.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $44,085. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.13% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
United Parcel Service Stock Up 1.2%
Shares of NYSE:UPS opened at $96.12 on Thursday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a one year low of $82.00 and a one year high of $138.67. The company has a 50 day moving average of $87.46 and a 200-day moving average of $92.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.32. The stock has a market cap of $81.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.86, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.11.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.43. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.15% and a return on equity of 40.07%. The business had revenue of $21.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.94 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.76 earnings per share. United Parcel Service’s revenue was down 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. United Parcel Service has set its Q4 2025 guidance at EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current year.
United Parcel Service Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th will be given a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 101.39%.
United Parcel Service Company Profile
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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