Fox Run Management L.L.C. Buys 11,365 Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Fox Run Management L.L.C. increased its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 220.5% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 16,519 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 11,365 shares during the quarter. Fox Run Management L.L.C.’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,380,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in UPS. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd raised its position in shares of 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 valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Salzhauer Michael bought a new position in United Parcel Service in the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its stake in United Parcel Service by 76.5% in the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in United Parcel Service during the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Avion Wealth lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 284.1% in the third quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 434 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $113.94 on Thursday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 1-year low of $82.00 and a 1-year high of $123.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 1.22. The business’s 50 day moving average is $108.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $96.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $96.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.37, a PEG ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.11.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $24.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.91 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 38.30% and a net margin of 6.28%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.75 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The company 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.8%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is 100.00%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently issued reports on UPS. Bank of America upgraded United Parcel Service from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $114.00 target price for the company in a research report on Friday, January 9th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $85.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $113.67.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parcel Service

In other 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 value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: A U.S. judge has cleared UPS to offer up to $150,000 voluntary buyouts to unionized drivers, allowing the company to move ahead with plans to reduce headcount and reshape its network — a concrete step to accelerate labor-related cost savings. UPS can offer $150,000 buyouts to unionized drivers, US judge rules
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights UPS’s broader cost plan — including cuts of ~30,000 roles, reduced Amazon volumes and additional network reconfiguration — which management says should deliver multibillion-dollar savings and help margins over time. These actions support the company’s margin-recovery thesis despite near-term disruption. UPS Gets Court Approval for $150K Driver Buyouts: Will This Ease Cost?
• Positive Sentiment: Longer-term investor commentary points to a structural turnaround: targets for higher automation, expansion into healthcare logistics, and a shift from volume growth to higher-margin services that could drive multi-year margin improvement if execution stays on track. United Parcel Service: From Legacy Drag To Margin Inflection
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention is elevated (Zacks notes increased searches/interest), which can amplify moves but doesn’t by itself signal a directional catalyst. Watch quarterly updates and execution on buyouts and volume mix for clearer direction. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Income/valuation concerns persist: analysis argues dividend-cut fears have eased but upside is limited given the current yield and the stock’s valuation; investors seeking significant near-term share-price gains may remain disappointed until clearer revenue recovery. UPS: Dividend Cut Fears Mostly Gone, But So Is The Upside

About United Parcel Service

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.