United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Stock Acquired by D.A. Davidson & CO.

D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 6.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 164,075 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 9,410 shares during the quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO.’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $15,331,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 48.6% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the period. Markowski Investments acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at $30,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Grove Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 49.8% in the second quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 379 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 126 shares during the period. Finally, Community Financial Services Group LLC boosted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 170.1% during the 2nd quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC now owns 370 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Stock Up 1.5%

UPS opened at $107.19 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.24. The company has a market cap of $91.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.31, a PEG ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 1.07. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a one year low of $90.84 and a one year high of $122.41. The business’s fifty day moving average is $99.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.63.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.62 by $0.07. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.78% and a net margin of 4.84%. The business had revenue of $22.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.27 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.74 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were given a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is currently 126.15%.

United Parcel Service News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share, above the $1.62 consensus estimate, while revenue of $22.90 billion also exceeded expectations and rose 6.9% year over year. Management raised its 2026 outlook, citing better margins, premium-customer growth and network efficiencies. UPS Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Margin Gains and Raised Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts responded favorably, with UBS, Citigroup, Truist Financial, Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and TD Cowen all raising their UPS price targets. Citigroup’s new $131 target and UBS’s $125 target reflect expectations for continued earnings and margin recovery, although ratings range from buy to hold. Citigroup Raises UPS Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Investors focused on UPS’s dividend and cash-flow potential. Rising free cash flow and operating efficiencies could support the company’s roughly 6% dividend yield and eventually create room for share buybacks. Is United Parcel Service Finally Turning the Corner?
• Positive Sentiment: UPS plans for machines to handle about 70% of packages during the holiday season. Automation and radio-frequency tracking could lower labor costs and help protect margins as the company deliberately prioritizes more profitable shipments. 70% of UPS Packages Will Be Handled by Machines This Holiday Season
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with FedEx and Union Pacific have increased investor attention, with UPS viewed as attractive for its dividend and valuation but less compelling on volume growth. UPS vs. FedEx: Which Stock Is the Better Buy After Strong Q3 Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Domestic package volumes remain under pressure, and Barclays maintained an underweight rating despite lifting its price target to $95. The stock’s rally therefore depends on UPS sustaining its margin gains through the holiday peak. UPS Stock In Focus as Wall Street Raises Price Targets

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on UPS. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, September 19th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $108.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, Raymond James Financial increased their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $118.45.

United Parcel Service Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics company. Its services include the transportation and delivery of packages and freight, time-definite express delivery, supply chain management, customs brokerage, and logistics consulting. UPS serves businesses and consumers through ground, air, and international delivery networks.

The company operates across the United States and in international markets throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Canada, and other regions.