BMO Capital Markets Raises United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target to $110.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price objective hoisted by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $105.00 to $110.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “market perform” rating on the transportation company’s stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price points to a potential upside of 3.91% from the company’s previous close.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Wolfe Research reissued a “peer perform” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Bank of America upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Evercore ISI upped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $94.00 to $113.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Stephens raised shares of United Parcel Service to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $115.22.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of UPS opened at $105.86 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $101.53 and a two-hundred day moving average of $93.56. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. United Parcel Service has a twelve month low of $82.00 and a twelve month high of $123.70. The company has a market cap of $89.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.11.

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

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In other news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.13% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Westbourne Investments Inc. increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Westbourne Investments Inc. now owns 7,876 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $781,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 3.9% in the second quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC now owns 2,557 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $258,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Webster Bank N. A. increased its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 16.7% during the fourth quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 698 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $69,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Peoples Financial Services CORP. increased its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. Peoples Financial Services CORP. now owns 4,030 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $400,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Argyle Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Argyle Capital Management LLC now owns 27,505 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,728,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and stronger 2026 guide — UPS reported EPS and revenue above estimates and guided to higher 2026 revenue, giving fundamental support to the stock. UPS forecasts higher 2026 revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst upgrades and higher price targets — firms including Jefferies, Truist, UBS, Oppenheimer and others raised targets and ratings, signaling expectations for margin recovery and revenue growth. Analyst Coverage roundup
• Positive Sentiment: High yield and shareholder returns — UPS is highlighting a sizable quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~6%) and ongoing buybacks, which attract income‑oriented investors while management reshapes the network. MarketBeat accumulation thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna lifts price target — analyst Bascome Majors raised his UPS target to $115 while keeping a Neutral rating, reflecting steadier near‑term parcel demand. Susquehanna Lifts UPS Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity — heavy call buying after earnings indicates short‑term bullish positioning by some traders. Investors Purchase Large Volume of UPS Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry operational note — FedEx plans to return MD‑11 freighters to service after the UPS MD‑11 accident, keeping sector safety and regulatory items under watch. FedEx MD‑11 return plan
• Neutral Sentiment: Retirement of specific aircraft fleet tied to Louisville crash — reputational and operational effects are still unfolding and may influence costs or insurance exposure. UPS retires fleet involved in Louisville crash
• Negative Sentiment: Major restructuring — UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities while reducing lower‑margin Amazon volumes, a move that reduces cost but raises near‑term execution risk and transition costs. UPS to cut up to 30,000 jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — director Norman M. Brothers Jr. sold ~25,000 shares at roughly $106; while common for individuals, it can amplify negative sentiment. Insider sale SEC filing

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.