United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Holdings Raised by AXQ Capital LP

AXQ Capital LP increased its stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 124.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,173 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,299 shares during the quarter. AXQ Capital LP’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,100,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. First Financial Bankshares Inc purchased a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the third quarter worth approximately $206,000. Compound Planning Inc. boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 19,155 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,600,000 after purchasing an additional 149 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in United Parcel Service by 74.4% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 11,695 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $977,000 after purchasing an additional 4,990 shares in the last quarter. Verus Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 3rd quarter valued at $238,000. Finally, Equitable Trust Co. lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 21.4% in the third quarter. Equitable Trust Co. now owns 4,028 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $336,000 after purchasing an additional 710 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: The court denied the Teamsters’ emergency plea to halt UPS’s driver buyout rollout, clearing a major legal obstacle for the company to proceed with voluntary separation plans for roughly 105,000 drivers — a near‑term enabler of the company’s cost‑cutting and restructuring. UPS driver buyouts: Court denies Teamsters plea to halt rollout
• Positive Sentiment: The Supreme Court struck down expansive tariffs previously announced by the administration — a development that supports cross‑border trade volumes over time and reduces a layer of macro uncertainty for parcel carriers. Can I get a tariff refund from DHL, UPS, or FedEx after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs?
• Neutral Sentiment: Local coverage outlines which U.S. package facilities are being closed and whether New York locations are affected — useful for assessing regional operational impacts but not new to the larger network plan. UPS is closing package facilities in U.S.: Are any locations in N.Y. affected?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/industry pieces compare UPS to FedEx on valuation, cost‑cutting and growth outlook — helpful context for investors deciding between peers but not immediate catalysts. UPS vs FDX: Which Parcel Delivery Giant Offers Greater Potential Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion/analysis on the recent UPS rally and why improved estimates don’t guarantee further upside — useful for framing expectations around guidance vs. execution. United Parcel Service Rally Explained: Why Better Estimates Don’t Automatically Mean Upside
• Neutral Sentiment: Report of a public figure acquiring UPS shares — small informational item that can be viewed as a sentiment signal but not a material catalyst. United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Shares Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
• Negative Sentiment: Broader coverage details UPS’s largest U.S. network reconfiguration — dozens of facility closures, major automation, and mass layoff/buyout programs — which raises execution, service disruption and PR risks during the transition. UPS Union Clash Puts Cost Cuts And Network Overhaul In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: The Teamsters have launched emergency legal action alleging contract breaches tied to workforce programs (Driver Choice Program and broader buyouts), increasing the chance of protracted legal battles or labor disruption. How Investors Are Reacting To United Parcel Service (UPS) Union Clash Over Automation And Facility Closures
• Negative Sentiment: Macro headlines showing volatility from tariff/conflict news have pressured trade‑sensitive stocks today, creating an uncertain demand backdrop for carriers reliant on global volumes. Shares of Trade-Vulnerable Retailers Tumble

United Parcel Service Stock Down 1.4%

United Parcel Service stock opened at $115.06 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 1-year low of $82.00 and a 1-year high of $123.70. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $108.11 and its 200-day simple moving average is $96.06. The company has a market capitalization of $97.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 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 the consensus estimate 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 firm had revenue of $24.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.75 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side 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 business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.7%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is currently 100.00%.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parcel Service

In related news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on UPS shares. HSBC raised United Parcel Service from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wall Street Zen raised United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Weiss Ratings raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Wolfe Research restated a “peer perform” rating on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Stephens upped their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $113.67.

United Parcel Service 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.