7,383 United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Shares Sold by State of Wyoming

State of Wyoming trimmed its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 53.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,404 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 7,383 shares during the period. State of Wyoming’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $598,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. CFC Planning Co LLC grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 8.8% in the third quarter. CFC Planning Co LLC now owns 25,320 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,366,000 after buying an additional 2,041 shares in the last quarter. Arta Finance Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 15.4% in the third quarter. Arta Finance Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,470 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $231,000 after purchasing an additional 330 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 10.2% during the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 115,000 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $11,050,000 after buying an additional 10,633 shares during the last quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 3rd quarter worth about $43,000. Finally, Soltis Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in United Parcel Service by 10.9% in the 3rd quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 81,662 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $7,630,000 after buying an additional 8,047 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $22.90 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share versus consensus estimates of $22.27 billion and $1.62, respectively. Management cited stronger premium services, international trade lanes, automation, and improved customer mix. 5 revealing analyst questions from United Parcel Service’s Q3 earnings call
• Positive Sentiment: UPS raised its outlook despite declining shipment volume, suggesting that higher revenue per package, productivity improvements, and cost control are more than offsetting weaker demand. The company plans to use automation and radio-frequency tracking for approximately 70% of packages during the holiday season. Why Did United Parcel Service Raise Guidance Despite Falling Volume?
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts, including Wells Fargo, Truist, Barclays, Citigroup, Oppenheimer, Bank of America, and UBS, issued bullish commentary or increased their price targets. The recommendations reinforce the view that UPS’s earnings recovery and valuation offer additional upside. Wells Fargo expects UPS stock to rise
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with FedEx highlight UPS’s improved earnings momentum, dividend appeal, and valuation, but also emphasize that future returns depend on sustaining margin gains while handling fewer packages. UPS vs. FedEx: Which Stock Is the Better Buy After Strong Q3 Results?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 UPS shares for approximately $876,634, reducing his remaining ownership by 96.84%. While one insider sale is not necessarily a fundamental signal, it may modestly weigh on sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $128.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Raymond James Financial boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Oppenheimer raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $117.00 to $119.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $118.45.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Matthew W. Guffey sold 8,318 shares of United Parcel Service stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.39, for a total value of $876,634.02. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,560.69. This trade represents a 96.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Stock Up 0.1%

UPS stock opened at $108.35 on Monday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $90.84 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $99.19 and a 200 day simple moving average of $104.63. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67. The company has a market cap of $92.18 billion, a PE ratio of 20.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.07.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.62 by $0.07. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 37.78%. The firm had revenue of $22.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.27 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.74 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were given a dividend of $1.64 per share. 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 126.15%.

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.