10,706 Shares in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Bought by Capstone Capital Management Ltd

Capstone Capital Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 10,706 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,000,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sigma Planning Corp lifted its stake in United Parcel Service by 37.1% in the 1st quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 36,722 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,613,000 after purchasing an additional 9,941 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 37.4% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,631,133 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $357,231,000 after purchasing an additional 988,442 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A. increased its position in United Parcel Service by 29.6% during the first quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 91,015 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $8,954,000 after buying an additional 20,791 shares during the last quarter. National Pension Service increased its position in United Parcel Service by 1.5% during the second quarter. National Pension Service now owns 2,379,189 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $255,763,000 after buying an additional 36,099 shares during the last quarter. Finally, D.A. Davidson & CO. increased its position in United Parcel Service by 24.9% during the first quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 161,007 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $15,840,000 after buying an additional 32,090 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:UPS opened at $98.45 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12-month low of $86.30 and a 12-month high of $122.41. The stock has a market cap of $83.76 billion, a PE ratio of 14.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a 50 day moving average of $99.11 and a 200-day moving average of $103.60. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current 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, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 quarterly revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $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 forecast that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th were given a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.7%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 121.93%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have issued reports on UPS. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price objective on United Parcel Service from $90.00 to $85.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. Stephens reduced their target price 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. UBS Group lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $123.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Truist Financial decreased their target price on United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $115.87.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: UPS is being highlighted as a potential earnings outperformer. Analysts point to favorable estimate revisions and other indicators suggesting the company could exceed consensus expectations in its upcoming report, supporting investor optimism. UPS Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The stock’s roughly 6.7% dividend yield may appeal to income-oriented investors, particularly after UPS shares declined from their 12-month high. Its prior quarterly results also provide support: UPS exceeded earnings and revenue estimates, with revenue rising year over year. Dividend Stocks Yielding 2% to 6.66%
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage noted that UPS closed at $98.52 after outperforming the broader market during the latest session. The report was primarily a recap of trading performance rather than a new fundamental catalyst. UPS Beats Stock Market Upswing
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend sustainability remains a key risk. UPS froze its dividend earlier this year, and nearly all of its free cash flow is reportedly being used for dividend payments. That limits financial flexibility and could pressure the stock if operating results weaken. UPS Dividend Sustainability
• Negative Sentiment: Another analysis argued that UPS may have reached a floor but has limited upside, reflecting concerns about muted growth, customer and volume pressures—including the loss of Amazon business—and valuation risk. UPS Bottom Might Be In, But Upside Is Limited

United Parcel Service Profile

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.