Roman Butler Fullerton & Co. Buys 6,827 Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Roman Butler Fullerton & Co. bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 6,827 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $665,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 48.6% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC lifted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 3.5% in the first quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC now owns 3,013 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $296,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares during the period. Altus Wealth Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. Altus Wealth Group LLC now owns 7,839 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $771,000 after purchasing an additional 104 shares during the period. TSG Advice Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. TSG Advice Partners LLC now owns 4,921 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $484,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Texas Bank & Trust Co boosted its position in United Parcel Service by 1.0% during the first quarter. Texas Bank & Trust Co now owns 10,286 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,012,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of UPS opened at $106.43 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12-month low of $90.84 and a 12-month high of $122.41. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $98.92 and its 200 day moving average price is $104.64.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $22.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.27 billion. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.74 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th were paid a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th.

United Parcel Service News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations: Revenue rose 6.9% year over year to approximately $22.9 billion, while adjusted earnings per share reached $1.69, above the roughly $1.62–$1.63 analyst consensus. Adjusted operating profit was $2.1 billion. UPS beats quarterly expectations, raises full-year guidance again
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance was raised again: UPS now expects about $92.6 billion in 2026 revenue and $8.75 billion in operating profit. Adjusted full-year EPS guidance increased to $7.28 from $7.22, above the $7.19 analyst estimate. UPS expects $92.6B 2026 revenue as it raises operating profit outlook to $8.75B
• Positive Sentiment: Improving mix is supporting margins: Higher-paying international air shipments, premium healthcare logistics and data-center construction helped offset the planned reduction in lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Management said holiday revenue and profit should improve even with slightly lower package volume. UPS raises annual forecasts as higher-paying shipments boost margin
• Positive Sentiment: Cash generation and pricing provide additional support: Free cash flow reportedly increased 53.8%, and UPS plans a 5.9% average rate increase effective December 21, which could help offset cost pressures. United Parcel Service Q3 Earnings Beat on Pricing, 2026 Outlook Raised
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported earnings included impairment charges: GAAP diluted EPS was $1.37, below the $1.69 adjusted figure, reflecting goodwill and asset impairment charges. The charges reduce reported profitability but appear largely separate from the improved operating outlook. UPS Reports Goodwill and Asset Impairment Charges

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have commented on UPS shares. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $117.00 to $118.00 in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Oppenheimer upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $128.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $115.70.

About United Parcel Service

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.