United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $120.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price raised by Susquehanna from $118.00 to $120.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Susquehanna currently has a neutral rating on the transportation company’s stock.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Citigroup raised their target price on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Evercore lowered their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $113.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Oppenheimer increased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS stock opened at $104.25 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $109.12 and a 200 day moving average price of $106.66. United Parcel Service has a fifty-two week low of $82.00 and a fifty-two week high of $122.41. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The stock has a market cap of $88.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.38, a PEG ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.05.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 5.08%.The firm had revenue of $22.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.55 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service will post 7.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were issued a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is presently 121.93%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV now owns 11,324 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,123,000 after buying an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. Westbourne Investments Inc. increased its position in United Parcel Service by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Westbourne Investments Inc. now owns 7,876 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $781,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC raised its position in United Parcel Service by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC now owns 5,670 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $562,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Webster Bank N. A. raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 16.7% during the fourth quarter. Webster Bank N. A. now owns 698 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $69,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Peoples Financial Services CORP. lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. Peoples Financial Services CORP. now owns 4,030 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $400,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results and higher outlook: UPS reported second-quarter earnings of $1.76 per share, above the $1.65 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $22.83 billion versus expectations of $21.86 billion. Revenue increased 7.6% year over year, and the company raised its full-year outlook. UPS posts strong Q2 2026 results, raises full-year outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Improving business mix: UPS said the China-to-U.S. trade lane has returned to growth, its 18-month reduction in Amazon volumes is complete, and higher-margin freight is gaining traction. These developments could support margins and reduce uncertainty around the company’s business restructuring. UPS Says China-to-US Trade Lane Has Returned to Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target support: BMO Capital Markets raised its UPS target to $115, while Susquehanna increased its target to $120. Stifel, UBS and Oppenheimer also issued forecasts indicating potential appreciation. BMO raises UPS price target Stifel forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Small-business growth initiative: New digital tools for pickup management, label creation and mobile shipping could help UPS attract small-business customers and gain market share over time. UPS digital tools for small businesses
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain divided: While several firms see upside, Stephens issued a pessimistic forecast, highlighting uncertainty around the pace of the recovery. Stephens pessimistic forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend and cash-flow concerns: A recent comparison with FedEx noted that UPS’s dividend consumed nearly all of its adjusted free cash flow last year, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and financial flexibility. UPS versus FedEx dividend analysis

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.