United Parcel ServiceUPS
UPS
About: As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 64% of total revenue while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding, truckload brokerage, and contract logistics make up the remainder. UPS is currently pursuing "strategic alternatives" for its truck brokerage unit, Coyote, which it acquired in 2015.
Employees: 500,000
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 12 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
15% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.25B | Put options by funds: $1.94B
0.83% less ownership
Funds ownership: 72.03% [Q2] → 71.2% (-0.83%) [Q3]
4% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $71.9B [Q2] → $68.7B (-$3.21B) [Q3]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 2,142 [Q2] → 2,120 (-22) [Q3]
13% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 154 | Existing positions closed: 176
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 802 | Existing positions reduced: 928
15% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 41 [Q2] → 35 (-6) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
12 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$120
5%
downside
Avg. target
$148
18%
upside
High target
$170
35%
upside
12 analyst ratings
7 positive
58%
4 neutral
33%
1 negative
8%
BMO Capital Fadi Chamoun 50% 1-year accuracy 8 / 16 met price target | 19%upside $150 | Outperform Upgraded | 10 Dec 2024 |
Citigroup Ariel Rosa 31% 1-year accuracy 8 / 26 met price target | 26%upside $158 | Buy Maintained | 12 Nov 2024 |
Oppenheimer Scott Schneeberger 44% 1-year accuracy 16 / 36 met price target | 16%upside $146 | Outperform Maintained | 28 Oct 2024 |
UBS Thomas Wadewitz 36% 1-year accuracy 9 / 25 met price target | 35%upside $170 | Buy Maintained | 25 Oct 2024 |
B of A Securities Ken Hoexter 40% 1-year accuracy 19 / 48 met price target | 19%upside $150 | Neutral Maintained | 25 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 34 articles about UPS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Here's How Many Shares of UPS You Should Own to Get $5,000 in Yearly Dividends
United Parcel Service (UPS -2.75%) has had a difficult couple of years, and at Wednesday's prices, the stock is down roughly 20% since the start of 2023. Still, the decline in the stock price means the dividend yield is now north of 5%.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
December's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With 4.51%+ Yields
Dividend growth stocks, though not often the most exciting, can offer the potential for growing wealth and passive income over the long run. Every month, we screen for potential opportunities, starting with initial parameters, including dividend safety, growth, and consistency. Of course, further due diligence is essential; these initial screenings are just that “initial” and highlight potential names worth considering further but require further due diligence.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Of 63 Fortune500 Industry Leaders, 57 Pay Dividends, 38 Test 'Safer' & 1 Is Ideal To Buy
The June/July, 2024 Fortune Magazine revealed 500 biggest U.S. companies by-revenue and profits. Arnold-research focused on 66 December industry-leaders using YCharts 12/13/24 data for Profits from 63. Those 63 Fortune 500 industry leaders (F500IL) were segmented into 21 business sectors ranging (alphabetically) from aerospace/defense to wholesalers. By yield, MO topped-all F500IL. Top-ten Yields from PEP, PLD, SO, XOM, ADM, T, UPS, CVS, ET, & MO, averaged 4.71% in December.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
United Parcel Service (UPS) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
In the closing of the recent trading day, United Parcel Service (UPS) stood at $127.32, denoting a -0.96% change from the preceding trading day.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
UPS Is An Excellent Company
UPS has shown strong earnings and revenue growth, with a P/E ratio under 20 and double-digit YoY EPS growth, indicating a low valuation. The company is enhancing its logistics, particularly in healthcare, leveraging its scale to provide premium services and boost shareholder returns. UPS generates robust cash flow, supporting a nearly 5% dividend yield, though its payout ratio is around 100% based on a 5% FCF yield, limiting share repurchases.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
1 Magnificent High-Yield Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold Forever
Anyone who has ever dealt with a package lost in transit can empathize with the frustration facing shareholders of United Parcel Service (UPS -0.11%). At the time of this writing, UPS stock is down 38% from its all-time high, largely due to weaker shipping demand over the past few years.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Down 20%, This Is My Top High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Before the New Year
This has been an excellent year for the broader index as well as the industrial sector, with all-time highs across machinery companies and defense contractors. But package delivery giant United Parcel Service (UPS -0.84%) has been noticeably absent from the rally.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the most recent trading session, United Parcel Service (UPS) closed at $129.12, indicating a -0.84% shift from the previous trading day.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
3 Must-Watch Logistics Stocks for Year-End Investors
Declines in fuel costs support the bottom line of logistics companies like UPS, CHRW and EXPD.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Wall Street Analysts See UPS (UPS) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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