United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $110.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price upped by BMO Capital Markets from $105.00 to $110.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the transportation company’s stock.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Stephens raised shares of United Parcel Service to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Evercore ISI upped their price target on United Parcel Service from $94.00 to $113.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $113.67.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $106.14 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service has a 12-month low of $82.00 and a 12-month high of $123.70. The company has a market cap of $90.05 billion, a PE ratio of 16.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.11. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $101.76 and a 200-day simple moving average of $93.60. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $24.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.91 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 38.30%. The business’s revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.75 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that United Parcel Service will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In related news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd increased its position in United Parcel Service by 110.1% during the 2nd 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 in the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Salzhauer Michael purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in shares of 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 in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

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.