Arbor Capital Management Inc. ADV Acquires Shares of 17,696 United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Arbor Capital Management Inc. ADV acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm acquired 17,696 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,502,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new position in United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $851,842,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 11,517.3% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,503,413 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $252,695,000 after acquiring an additional 2,481,864 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 78.7% in the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 4,086,862 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $412,528,000 after purchasing an additional 1,799,882 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in United Parcel Service by 45.4% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 5,730,804 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $578,467,000 after purchasing an additional 1,789,467 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in United Parcel Service by 94.8% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,300,081 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $231,388,000 after purchasing an additional 1,119,372 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of United Parcel Service stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.13% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

UPS has been the topic of a number of research reports. Bank of America upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 target price on the stock in a report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Wolfe Research restated a “peer perform” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their target price on United Parcel Service from $107.00 to $115.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $115.22.

United Parcel Service Stock Down 3.2%

United Parcel Service stock opened at $103.77 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The firm has a market cap of $88.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.32 and a beta of 1.11. The business has a fifty day moving average of $101.23 and a two-hundred day moving average of $93.47. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $82.00 and a twelve month high of $136.58.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.18. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 38.30%. The company had revenue of $24.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.75 earnings per share. United Parcel Service’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 101.39%.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

Here are the key news stories impacting United Parcel Service this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and upbeat 2026 revenue guide: UPS reported Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above estimates and guided to higher 2026 revenue, underpinning the stock’s fundamental upside. UPS forecasts higher 2026 revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts turning more bullish — multiple price‑target increases and upgrades today (notable raises: Jefferies to $130 buy, Truist to $130 buy, UBS to $125 buy, Oppenheimer to $115 outperform), signaling expectations for margin recovery and revenue growth. Analyst Coverage roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns highlighted: UPS confirmed a meaningful quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~6%) and continues buybacks — supports income investors and offsets some growth concerns. UPS Q4 press release / earnings deck
• Positive Sentiment: Market narrative shifting to “accumulation”: coverage pieces argue UPS is entering a rebound phase as volume mix improves (international, healthcare, higher‑margin segments). MarketBeat accumulation thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Options flow showed heavy call buying the day after earnings — short‑term bullish positioning by some traders (unusual activity vs. typical volume).
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry operational note: FedEx aims to return MD‑11 freighters to service after the UPS MD‑11 accident — a sector safety/operational development that keeps regulatory and reputational risks in focus. FedEx MD‑11 return plan
• Neutral Sentiment: Some divergence among analysts — Citigroup trimmed its target slightly even as most shops raised theirs, showing not all firms are aligned on upside magnitude. Analyst dissent
• Negative Sentiment: Large workforce cuts: UPS will eliminate up to 30,000 operational jobs (on top of prior reductions) and close facilities as it winds down lower‑margin Amazon volumes — raises short‑term execution risk, transition costs and scrutiny about competitiveness. UPS job cuts announced
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director/insider Norman M. Brothers Jr. sold ~25,014 shares at ~$106 each — a visible insider sale that can amplify negative sentiment even if it’s routine. Insider sale SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage pointing to costly Amazon unwind: analysis pieces warn the separation from Amazon is expensive and competitive pressures in U.S. delivery remain strong, which could weigh on margins while network changes take effect. Invezz analysis

United Parcel Service Company Profile

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.