Intrua Financial LLC Has $1.19 Million Position in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Intrua Financial LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 13.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,829 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,383 shares during the quarter. Intrua Financial LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,194,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Hemington Wealth Management lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 68.9% during the 1st quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 282 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. Saudi Central Bank acquired a new position in United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter worth $32,000. Flaharty Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in United Parcel Service during the first quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, WPG Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the first quarter valued at about $38,000. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of United Parcel Service stock opened at $96.00 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $81.36 billion, a PE ratio of 14.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.32. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $87.69 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $92.92. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52-week low of $82.00 and a 52-week high of $138.67.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.31 by $0.43. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.15% and a return on equity of 40.07%. The company had revenue of $21.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.94 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. United Parcel Service has set its Q4 2025 guidance at EPS. On average, analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 17th. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is presently 101.39%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently weighed in on UPS. Barclays cut their price objective on United Parcel Service from $90.00 to $80.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 31st. Bank of America cut their price target on United Parcel Service from $83.00 to $81.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 26th. Stephens upgraded shares of United Parcel Service to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Evercore ISI reduced their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $103.00 to $97.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parcel Service

In related news, Director Christiana Smith Shi bought 500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $88.17 per share, with a total value of $44,085.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $44,085. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.