United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS – Get Free Report) had its price objective boosted by investment analysts at Oppenheimer from $117.00 to $119.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Oppenheimer‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 11.81% from the stock’s previous close.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Susquehanna increased their price target on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $115.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore increased their target price on United Parcel Service from $117.00 to $118.00 in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised their price target on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $116.43.
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United Parcel Service Stock Up 6.1%
NYSE:UPS opened at $106.43 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service has a 52 week low of $90.84 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $98.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $104.64.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.62 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $22.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.27 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.74 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that United Parcel Service will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of United Parcel Service
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Markowski Investments bought a new position in United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in United Parcel Service during the second quarter worth about $34,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake in United Parcel Service by 48.6% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 170.1% in the second quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC now owns 370 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 233 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Grove Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 49.8% in the second quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 379 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 126 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
United Parcel Service News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting United Parcel Service this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UPS reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share, ahead of the approximately $1.62–$1.63 consensus, while revenue rose 6.9% year over year to $22.9 billion, above expectations. UPS beats quarterly expectations, raises full-year guidance again
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook, including an adjusted earnings forecast of roughly $7.28 per share and projected revenue of about $92.6 billion. The company also increased its operating-profit outlook to approximately $8.75 billion. UPS Raises Outlook as Revenue Climbs
- Positive Sentiment: Higher-margin international air shipments, improved pricing and stronger forwarding and logistics demand helped profitability. UPS said forwarding and logistics grew 17%, supported by health-care shipments and data-center construction, an opportunity management estimates at $15 billion. UPS raises annual forecasts as higher-paying shipments boost margin
- Positive Sentiment: CEO Carol Tomé expects stronger holiday profitability despite slightly lower delivery volumes, reflecting UPS’s continued reduction of lower-margin Amazon shipments. Management also cited solid holiday demand and plans a 5.9% rate increase in December. UPS Stock On Track For Best Week Since May
- Neutral Sentiment: The stock moved back above its 200-day moving average, improving technical momentum, although it remains below its 52-week high and analysts continue to monitor long-term valuation and cash-flow growth. UPS Stock Price Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average
- Negative Sentiment: Reported diluted EPS was $1.37, below the prior-year figure, and UPS recorded goodwill and asset-impairment charges. Lower volumes and ongoing margin pressure remain risks if the shift toward premium shipments does not continue.
About United Parcel Service
United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics company. Its services include the transportation and delivery of packages and freight, time-definite express delivery, supply chain management, customs brokerage, and logistics consulting. UPS serves businesses and consumers through ground, air, and international delivery networks.
The company operates across the United States and in international markets throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Canada, and other regions.
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