77,836 United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Shares Acquired by CX Institutional

CX Institutional increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 959.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 85,952 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring an additional 77,836 shares during the quarter. CX Institutional’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $8,031,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its position in United Parcel Service by 3.6% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 4,830 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $451,000 after buying an additional 170 shares during the period. QRG Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 7.2% during the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 124,836 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $13,420,000 after acquiring an additional 8,369 shares during the period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 13.8% during the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 54,678 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $5,878,000 after acquiring an additional 6,623 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 22.9% during the second quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 127,649 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $13,722,000 after acquiring an additional 23,800 shares during the last quarter. Finally, IKE Capital LLC grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 13.9% during the second quarter. IKE Capital LLC now owns 7,740 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $832,000 after acquiring an additional 945 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS maintained its Buy rating and $124 price target, citing improving U.S. domestic margins as the key potential driver of UPS’s earnings outlook. Air-freight demand, e-commerce activity and cost-cutting efforts also provide industry tailwinds. UPS earnings estimates cut by UBS as domestic margins remain key to outlook
• Positive Sentiment: UPS launched its Secure Commerce platform, combining insurance, fraud mitigation and AI-based risk management. The offering could strengthen customer retention, reduce shipment losses and create opportunities for higher-value services. UPS Strengthens E-Commerce Security With New Secure Commerce Platform
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS expects UPS to deliver results broadly in line with expectations. The firm trimmed its third-quarter EPS estimate to $1.63 from $1.67 and fourth-quarter estimate to $2.70 from $2.72, limiting the immediate earnings catalyst despite its bullish rating. United Parcel Service Likely to Deliver In-Line Results, UBS Says
• Neutral Sentiment: UPS’s history of earnings surprises and improving air-freight conditions could support a quarterly beat, although these expectations are already reflected in some analyst forecasts. Will UPS Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane lowered its UPS price target to $85 from $90 and assigned an Underperform rating, implying that margin, volume and cost pressures could outweigh the company’s high dividend yield. BNP Paribas Exane lowers UPS price target
• Negative Sentiment: UPS’s dividend payout is estimated at roughly 99% of trailing free cash flow. The dividend yield near 7% is attractive, but the high payout and recent decision to hold the dividend flat raise concerns about financial flexibility and future growth.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS traded down $0.95 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $92.94. 4,672,817 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,684,880. The company has a market cap of $79.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.28, a PEG ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 1.07. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $102.13 and a 200 day moving average price of $103.78. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 1.18.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.55 EPS. United Parcel Service’s quarterly 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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were paid a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 121.93%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $128.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Raymond James Financial lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Parcel Service presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $116.65.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) is a global logistics and package delivery company that provides transportation and supply chain management services to businesses and consumers. Its operations include the pickup, transportation and delivery of packages, documents and freight through ground, air and international networks.

UPS also offers logistics and supply chain solutions, including warehousing, distribution, customs brokerage, contract logistics, returns management and specialized services for healthcare and other industries.