Intech Investment Management LLC Sells 27,719 Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Intech Investment Management LLC lowered its stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 31.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 59,334 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 27,719 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $4,956,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the second quarter valued at approximately $851,842,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 11,517.3% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,503,413 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $252,695,000 after purchasing an additional 2,481,864 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 78.7% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 4,086,862 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $412,528,000 after purchasing an additional 1,799,882 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 45.4% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 5,730,804 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $578,467,000 after buying an additional 1,789,467 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in United Parcel Service by 94.8% during the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,300,081 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $231,388,000 after buying an additional 1,119,372 shares during the period. 60.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In other news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total value of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of UPS opened at $115.85 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $109.25 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $96.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 1.22. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a one year low of $82.00 and a one year high of $123.70. The company has a market cap of $98.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.11.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 38.30% and a net margin of 6.28%.The company had revenue of $24.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.75 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.7%. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is presently 100.00%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

UPS has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Parcel Service from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $101.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Stephens increased their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $99.00 to $107.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $113.67.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS reported a quarterly earnings beat and the stock has rallied since that report, supporting a view that near‑term fundamentals can improve. UPS (UPS) Up 9.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: UPS’s Louisville hub is now the world’s largest express air cargo hub, strengthening network capacity and competitive positioning versus FedEx. UPS facility overtakes FedEx as world’s largest express air cargo hub
• Positive Sentiment: Growth in the cargo aircraft charter market and broader e‑commerce logistics tailwinds could expand demand for UPS’s air/logistics services. Cargo Aircraft Charter Service Industry Report 2026-2035
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitors (and shippers seeking alternatives) are improving features and coverage, which could pressure pricing or share if UPS doesn’t match service changes. 3 ways FedEx, UPS competitors are leveling up in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro labor data show only modest increases in initial jobless claims; not a direct UPS issue but relevant to consumer demand and labor market dynamics. US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000
• Negative Sentiment: A U.S. court allowed UPS to proceed with a driver buyout program and UPS has begun notifying drivers; the broader restructuring includes plans to close union‑staffed sortation centers and possible cuts up to ~30,000 roles — a move that increases short‑term execution, legal and labor‑relation risk even if intended to improve margins. Court-Approved Buyouts Put UPS Workforce Reset And Margin Goals To Test
• Negative Sentiment: Related: UPS has started notifying delivery drivers about voluntary buyouts — this amplifies the near‑term uncertainty about staffing, service levels and potential contract disputes. UPS begins notifying delivery drivers about optional buyout program
• Negative Sentiment: Legal exposure: a wrongful‑death suit was filed after last November’s UPS aircraft crash, adding litigation risk and potential reputational impact. Wife of Pilot Killed in Deadly UPS Aircraft Crash Sues Boeing, General Electric
• Negative Sentiment: MarketWatch flagged that UPS underperformed peers on Wednesday, reflecting investor concern about the combination of restructuring uncertainty and competitive pressure. United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B stock underperforms Wednesday

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.