Sanford C. Bernstein Has Lowered Expectations for United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Stock Price

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its target price reduced by stock analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from $131.00 to $127.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Sanford C. Bernstein’s target price points to a potential upside of 27.59% from the stock’s current price.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on UPS. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $123.00 to $124.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced 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. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $128.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $132.00 to $122.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $115.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, United Parcel Service presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $115.70.

United Parcel Service Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of UPS traded up $1.02 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $99.54. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,337,978 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,590,605. United Parcel Service has a 52 week low of $86.30 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The stock has a market cap of $84.68 billion, a PE ratio of 18.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.07. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $99.11 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $103.60. 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 released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 net margin of 5.08% and a return on equity of 37.50%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.55 EPS. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. On average, analysts predict that United Parcel Service will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Capstone Capital Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the third quarter worth about $1,000,000. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 7.6% during the 3rd quarter. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC now owns 7,742 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $723,000 after purchasing an additional 550 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC raised its position in United Parcel Service by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 24,653 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,304,000 after purchasing an additional 677 shares during the last quarter. Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional Inc. raised its position in United Parcel Service by 3.0% during the 3rd quarter. Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional Inc. now owns 11,778 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,101,000 after purchasing an additional 338 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. lifted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 802.1% in the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. now owns 7,857 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $734,000 after buying an additional 6,986 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Key United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect UPS to potentially exceed quarterly earnings estimates, supported by favorable estimate revisions and operating improvements. A results beat could provide a near-term catalyst for the stock. United Parcel Service UPS Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Cost-reduction initiatives and a shift toward higher-margin business are helping support the investment case, even as overall demand remains pressured. These efforts could cushion margins and improve cash flow over time. UPS to Report Q3 Earnings Should You Buy Sell or Hold the Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: UPS recently gained along with the broader market, but its performance lagged some transportation and market peers. This suggests the move was influenced more by general market strength than by a major company-specific development. United Parcel Service Stock Underperforms Compared With Competitors
• Negative Sentiment: Declining shipping volumes and rising fuel expenses remain key risks ahead of earnings, potentially limiting revenue growth and pressuring profitability. UPS to Report Q3 Earnings Should You Buy Sell or Hold the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: UPS’s roughly 6.7% dividend yield is attracting income-focused investors, but the company froze its dividend earlier this year and directs nearly all free cash flow toward the payout. That leaves limited financial flexibility and raises questions about dividend growth and long-term sustainability. UPS Yields 6.7 Percent After Firing Amazon

United Parcel Service Company 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.