Brokerages Set United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Target Price at $117.41

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty-one analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $117.4118.

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. 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. Citigroup raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Oppenheimer lifted their price objective 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. Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. acquired a new position in United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Coston McIsaac & Partners lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 77.8% in the fourth quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 272 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Markowski Investments purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS opened at $105.40 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $108.20 and a 200-day moving average of $106.04. The company has a market capitalization of $89.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.59, a PEG ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.06. United Parcel Service has a 1-year low of $82.00 and a 1-year high of $122.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.18.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $22.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.86 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 5.08% and a return on equity of 37.50%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.55 earnings per share. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. Equities analysts expect that United Parcel Service will post 7.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.2%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 121.93%.

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.