Gateway Wealth Partners LLC Raises Position in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Gateway Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 116.6% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 19,930 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 10,730 shares during the period. Gateway Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,961,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Coston McIsaac & Partners boosted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 77.8% in the fourth quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Stock Down 6.2%

United Parcel Service stock opened at $105.94 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $108.80 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $106.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.21. The company has a market cap of $90.05 billion, a PE ratio of 17.14, a PEG ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.05. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $82.00 and a fifty-two week high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 35.95% and a net margin of 5.94%.The firm had revenue of $22.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.55 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.1 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 4th. Investors of record on Monday, May 18th were issued a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is 106.15%.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.76, ahead of the roughly $1.65–$1.66 consensus, while revenue rose 7.6% year over year to $22.8 billion, exceeding estimates. UPS beats earnings expectations, raises full-year guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook to approximately $91.2 billion in revenue and $7.22 in adjusted EPS, above consensus expectations, citing stronger pricing, segment growth and network efficiencies. UPS Lifts Outlook as Revenue Rises
• Positive Sentiment: UPS said its planned reduction in lower-margin Amazon shipments is largely complete. CEO Carol Tomé described the “Amazon glide down” as behind the company, potentially improving package economics and profitability over time. Less Amazon, more profit
• Neutral Sentiment: U.S. average daily package volume fell 3.3% year over year as UPS deliberately removed low-yield Amazon business. The strategy supports margins but leaves investors watching whether higher pricing and better mix can offset lower volume. UPS Is Shrinking Package Volume and Making Money With Visibility
• Negative Sentiment: Investors were concerned by weaker near-term domestic expectations, lower international operating profit and ongoing fuel-cost pressure. These issues overshadowed the quarterly beat and raised questions about the pace of underlying demand recovery. UPS raises 2026 outlook after second quarter results exceed expectations
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP results included approximately $891 million of after-tax transformation charges, primarily related to employee reductions and restructuring. The significant charges remain a drag on reported earnings and reflect execution risk as UPS completes its cost-cutting program. UPS Releases 2Q 2026 Earnings

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on UPS shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $125.00 to $123.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of United Parcel Service from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $111.50.

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.