United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Shares Purchased by Odyssean LLC

Odyssean LLC increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 109.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,656 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 6,102 shares during the quarter. Odyssean LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,253,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Coston McIsaac & Partners boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 77.8% during the 4th quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 119 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its position in United Parcel Service by 48.6% during the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of UPS opened at $102.30 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $87.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.18. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 1 year low of $82.00 and a 1 year high of $122.41. The company’s fifty day moving average is $107.78 and its two-hundred day moving average is $105.49.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 5.08% and a return on equity of 37.50%. The company had revenue of $22.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business 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. On average, sell-side analysts predict that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.22 earnings per share for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.4%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 121.93%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on UPS shares. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Oppenheimer increased their target price 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, July 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised United Parcel Service from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $117.41.

United Parcel Service 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.