United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $115.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price boosted by BMO Capital Markets from $110.00 to $115.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a market perform rating on the transportation company’s stock.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Evercore lowered their price target on United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $113.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Stephens upgraded shares of United Parcel Service to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $125.00 to $123.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:UPS opened at $104.25 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $88.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.38, a PEG ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.05. United Parcel Service has a 12 month low of $82.00 and a 12 month high of $122.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $109.12 and a 200 day moving average price of $106.66.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 5.08%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.55 earnings per share. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that United Parcel Service will post 7.21 earnings per share for the current year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were paid a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 121.93%.

Institutional Trading of United Parcel Service

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in UPS. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new position in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Coston McIsaac & Partners increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 77.8% during the fourth quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 119 shares during the period. Torren Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 60.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Parcel Service News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results and higher outlook: UPS reported second-quarter earnings of $1.76 per share, above the $1.65 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $22.83 billion versus expectations of $21.86 billion. Revenue increased 7.6% year over year, and the company raised its full-year outlook. UPS posts strong Q2 2026 results, raises full-year outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Improving business mix: UPS said the China-to-U.S. trade lane has returned to growth, its 18-month reduction in Amazon volumes is complete, and higher-margin freight is gaining traction. These developments could support margins and reduce uncertainty around the company’s business restructuring. UPS Says China-to-US Trade Lane Has Returned to Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target support: BMO Capital Markets raised its UPS target to $115, while Susquehanna increased its target to $120. Stifel, UBS and Oppenheimer also issued forecasts indicating potential appreciation. BMO raises UPS price target Stifel forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Small-business growth initiative: New digital tools for pickup management, label creation and mobile shipping could help UPS attract small-business customers and gain market share over time. UPS digital tools for small businesses
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain divided: While several firms see upside, Stephens issued a pessimistic forecast, highlighting uncertainty around the pace of the recovery. Stephens pessimistic forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend and cash-flow concerns: A recent comparison with FedEx noted that UPS’s dividend consumed nearly all of its adjusted free cash flow last year, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and financial flexibility. UPS versus FedEx dividend analysis

About United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and supply chain management company that provides a broad range of transportation, logistics and e-commerce services. Its core business centers on small-package delivery and last-mile distribution for business and individual customers, supported by a network of ground transportation, air cargo operations (UPS Airlines) and sorting facilities. In addition to parcel delivery, UPS offers freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage and reverse-logistics solutions designed to support domestic and international commerce.

The company traces its roots to 1907 when it began as a small messenger service in the United States and later evolved into the United Parcel Service.