United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Analyst Says

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price target boosted by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $88.00 to $106.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 0.13% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on UPS. Bank of America raised shares of United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday, January 9th. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $101.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Evercore ISI boosted their target price 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on United Parcel Service from $97.00 to $99.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” 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 assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Parcel Service currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $115.22.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $105.86 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $101.53 and a 200 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 firm has a market cap of $89.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.14, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.11.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.18. The business 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 company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.75 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that United Parcel Service will post 7.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.13% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 110.1% during the second quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 250 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in United Parcel Service during the second quarter valued at $26,000. Salzhauer Michael bought a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in United Parcel Service by 76.5% in the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter worth $34,000. 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: 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

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.