United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Holdings Trimmed by FineMark National Bank & Trust

FineMark National Bank & Trust lessened its stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 0.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,713,816 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 2,134 shares during the quarter. United Parcel Service accounts for approximately 5.9% of FineMark National Bank & Trust’s portfolio, making the stock its biggest position. FineMark National Bank & Trust owned approximately 0.20% of United Parcel Service worth $172,993,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling LLC acquired a new stake in United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at approximately $208,000. Inspire Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 41.5% in the 2nd quarter. Inspire Advisors LLC now owns 39,290 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,966,000 after purchasing an additional 11,520 shares during the last quarter. United Advisor Group LLC increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. United Advisor Group LLC now owns 64,389 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $6,499,000 after purchasing an additional 1,123 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 66,905,138 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $6,753,405,000 after purchasing an additional 768,912 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 31.5% during the 2nd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,909 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $294,000 after purchasing an additional 696 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

United Parcel Service Trading Down 1.3%

NYSE:UPS opened at $92.95 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $78.78 billion, a PE ratio of 14.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.11. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52-week low of $82.00 and a 52-week high of $138.67. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $88.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $92.84. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50.

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

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 101.39%.

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, Director Christiana Smith Shi acquired 500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 22nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $88.17 per share, for a total transaction of $44,085.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 500 shares in the company, valued at $44,085. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have weighed in on UPS. Bank of America cut their price target on United Parcel Service from $83.00 to $81.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 26th. Wall Street Zen raised United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. Stephens upgraded United Parcel Service to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Susquehanna increased their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $80.00 to $75.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, United Parcel Service has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $110.00.

About United Parcel Service

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.