United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS – Free Report) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research dropped their FY2026 EPS estimates for United Parcel Service in a research note issued on Tuesday, May 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the transportation company will earn $7.16 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $7.20. The consensus estimate for United Parcel Service’s current full-year earnings is $7.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for United Parcel Service’s Q4 2026 earnings at $2.67 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $3.08 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.37 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.44 EPS.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The transportation company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.05. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 35.95% and a net margin of 5.94%.The business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.99 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.49 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year.
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United Parcel Service Trading Up 0.0%
United Parcel Service stock opened at $98.46 on Thursday. United Parcel Service has a one year low of $82.00 and a one year high of $122.41. The business’s fifty day moving average is $101.21 and its 200 day moving average is $102.56. The stock has a market capitalization of $83.60 billion, a PE ratio of 15.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.21.
United Parcel Service Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be paid a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 18th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is 106.15%.
Institutional Trading of United Parcel Service
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Dickmeyer Boyce Financial Management Inc. bought a new stake in United Parcel Service during the first quarter valued at about $416,000. Gibbs Wealth Management grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 79.0% during the 1st quarter. Gibbs Wealth Management now owns 6,667 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $656,000 after acquiring an additional 2,943 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 26.3% during the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 422,499 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $41,568,000 after acquiring an additional 87,985 shares during the period. State of Wyoming increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 29.2% in the 1st quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 5,563 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $547,000 after acquiring an additional 1,256 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers raised its stake in United Parcel Service by 7.1% during the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 546,677 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $53,782,000 after acquiring an additional 36,211 shares during the period. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting United Parcel Service
Here are the key news stories impacting United Parcel Service this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its estimates for several near-term quarters, including Q2 2026, Q3 2026, Q1 2027, and Q2 2027, which suggests some improving earnings expectations in the nearer term.
- Neutral Sentiment: UPS continues to screen as a relatively inexpensive stock, with recent commentary noting a low forward P/E versus the broader sector, which may help attract value-focused investors. United Parcel Service (UPS) Among the Best Undervalued Stocks to Buy Under $100.
- Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer commented on UPS in a broader market discussion, but the remarks were more opinion-based than a direct catalyst for the stock. Jim Cramer on United Parcel: “I Don’t Buy Stocks for Yield. I Buy Stocks for Growth”
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut FY2026 EPS to $7.16 from $7.20, adding to concerns that earnings momentum may be slowing.
- Negative Sentiment: The firm also lowered Q4 2026 EPS to $2.67 from $2.91, Q3 2027 EPS to $1.69 from $1.72, Q4 2027 EPS to $3.08 from $3.29, FY2027 EPS to $7.37 from $7.56, and FY2028 EPS to $7.44 from $7.77, signaling a more cautious long-term outlook.
About United Parcel Service
United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and supply chain management company that provides a broad range of transportation, logistics and e-commerce services. Its core business centers on small-package delivery and last-mile distribution for business and individual customers, supported by a network of ground transportation, air cargo operations (UPS Airlines) and sorting facilities. In addition to parcel delivery, UPS offers freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage and reverse-logistics solutions designed to support domestic and international commerce.
The company traces its roots to 1907 when it began as a small messenger service in the United States and later evolved into the United Parcel Service.
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