United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $118.45 According to Brokerages

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty-five brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have given a hold recommendation, eleven have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $118.45.

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on UPS shares. Bank of America boosted their price target on United Parcel Service from $108.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Citigroup upped their price objective on United Parcel Service from $122.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Finally, Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating for the company.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of UPS opened at $112.50 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $95.71 billion, a PE ratio of 21.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 0.98. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $100.25 and a 200-day moving average of $104.76. United Parcel Service has a one year low of $90.84 and a one year high of $122.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 1.24 and a quick ratio of 1.24.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 4.84% and a return on equity of 37.78%. The company had revenue of $22.85 billion for the quarter. As a group, equities analysts forecast that United Parcel Service will post 7.28 earnings per share for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.8%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 126.15%.

More United Parcel Service News

Here’s some of the latest news about UPS:

• Positive Sentiment: UPS is investing more than $80 million in an air hub at Clark International Airport in the Philippines. The facility is intended to strengthen its regional network as trade routes shift and companies adjust manufacturing and sourcing locations. Article: United Parcel Service Opens $80 Million Philippines Air Hub
• Positive Sentiment: UPS saw elevated call-option activity: investors purchased 33,857 calls, about 40% above the average daily volume. This suggests increased bullish positioning, but options activity can be speculative and does not guarantee future performance.
• Positive Sentiment: A report forecasts continued expansion in the global logistics market, citing e-commerce, trade, and supply-chain outsourcing. Industry growth could support demand for UPS’s services, although the forecast is not specific to the company. Article: Global Logistics Market Report 2026–2030

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Matthew Guffey sold 8,318 shares of United Parcel Service stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.39, for a total transaction of $876,634.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,560.69. The trade was a 96.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.19% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 144.1% during the 3rd quarter. Mayflower Financial Advisors LLC now owns 109,948 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $10,274,000 after buying an additional 64,900 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 3rd quarter worth about $52,713,000. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 124.3% during the 3rd quarter. Private Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 7,603 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $710,000 after buying an additional 4,214 shares during the period. Private Advisor Group LLC grew its stake in United Parcel Service by 47.1% in the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 146,116 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $13,653,000 after buying an additional 46,774 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Focus Advisor Solutions LLC grew its stake in United Parcel Service by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter. Focus Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 24,122 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,254,000 after buying an additional 1,069 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics company. Its services include domestic and international shipping, air and ground delivery, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management. UPS also provides solutions for businesses, including warehousing, inventory management, healthcare logistics, and returns processing. Its network serves customers in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded in Seattle in 1907 as the American Messenger Company, UPS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.