United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $115.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price hoisted by Stephens from $113.00 to $115.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the transportation company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on UPS. Evercore ISI lifted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $94.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $91.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered United Parcel Service from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $85.00 price target for the company. in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $126.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $113.67.

United Parcel Service Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE:UPS opened at $106.14 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $101.76 and its 200-day moving average is $93.60. 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 12 month low of $82.00 and a 12 month high of $123.70. The firm has a market cap of $90.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.66 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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $24.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 38.30%. United Parcel Service’s revenue was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.75 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be given a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 100.00%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the business’s 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 sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.13% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd lifted its stake in 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 worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Salzhauer Michael acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in United Parcel Service by 76.5% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares during the period. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and raised 2026 revenue guide — UPS reported adjusted EPS and revenue above estimates and guided to higher 2026 revenue, which underpins the recent bullish momentum. UPS forecasts higher 2026 revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness and price‑target lifts — multiple shops (BMO, Truist, Susquehanna, TD Cowen and others) raised targets or upgraded coverage, signaling expectations for margin recovery and revenue growth. BMO raises UPS price target
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and options flow — UPS confirmed a meaningful quarterly dividend (high yield) and unusual heavy call buying after earnings, which supports short‑term bullish positioning and income investor interest. Call option activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity mixed — some funds increased stakes in Q4 while overall analyst coverage remains diversified (many holds alongside buys), leaving consensus near “hold” with varied targets. MarketBeat UPS overview
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector operational note — UPS retired planes tied to the Louisville accident; FedEx/peers’ fleet moves keep regulatory and safety risks in focus for the airline segment of the business. UPS retires fleet after crash
• Negative Sentiment: Large workforce cuts and Amazon pullback — UPS announced plans to cut up to ~30,000 jobs, close ~24 facilities and scale back lower‑margin Amazon volumes, which creates restructuring costs, execution risk and near‑term margin pressure. UPS to cut jobs, scale back Amazon
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — director Norman M. Brothers Jr. sold ~25,000 shares near the current price, a visible sale that can amplify caution among investors even if non‑strategic. 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.