PYA Waltman Capital LLC Boosts Stock Position in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

PYA Waltman Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 41.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 62,676 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 18,245 shares during the quarter. United Parcel Service accounts for about 1.6% of PYA Waltman Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding. PYA Waltman Capital LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $6,738,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new position in United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new stake in shares of 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% in the 4th quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 119 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 48.6% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Stephens decreased their price target on United Parcel Service from $135.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Citigroup increased their target price on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Citizens Jmp began coverage on United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, United Parcel Service currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UPS opened at $102.50 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12-month low of $82.00 and a 12-month high of $122.41. The company has a market cap of $87.20 billion, a PE ratio of 19.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 1.06. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $108.07 and a 200-day simple moving average of $105.73. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 5.08%.The firm had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.86 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.55 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.22 EPS for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th will be paid a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. United Parcel Service’s payout ratio is currently 121.93%.

Key Stories Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly performance supports the investment case. UPS was highlighted among the air-freight and logistics companies that outperformed in the second quarter. The company reported $1.76 in earnings per share, ahead of the $1.65 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 7.6% year over year to $22.83 billion, above expectations. Q2 earnings outperformers: United Parcel Service and the rest of the air freight and logistics stocks
• Positive Sentiment: High dividend yield may attract income-focused investors. Recent commentary described UPS as an undervalued dividend opportunity, with a yield of roughly 6.2%. The yield offers investors income while they wait for management’s turnaround efforts to improve growth and profitability. UPS has also appeared in screens of highly rated, high-dividend stocks. This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock Yields 6.2%: Is It a Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing investment could support the UPS Store franchise network. The UPS Store introduced “Blu,” its first brand character, as part of a multiyear digital, television, social and print campaign intended to support franchisees and strengthen consumer engagement. The move is strategically positive, although its direct financial impact is uncertain. The UPS Store enlists first brand character to support franchisees
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive changes create both opportunity and execution risk. UPS’s new global operating model takes effect September 1, with new leaders for major business units and a newly created Chief Global Commercial Strategy Officer role. The transition is intended to refine the company’s transformation, but investors may remain cautious while judging whether the changes accelerate growth. UPS Announces Executive Leadership Changes and New Global Operating Model
• Negative Sentiment: The retirement of longtime executive Kate Gutmann adds uncertainty. Gutmann led UPS’s international, healthcare and supply-chain solutions businesses and was credited with expanding its healthcare and international logistics capabilities. Her departure for personal reasons removes an experienced leader during an important restructuring period. UPS Rejiggers Operating Model and Names Chief Global Operations Officer

United Parcel Service Company Profile

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.