United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Price Target Raised to $95.00

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) had its price target raised by Barclays from $80.00 to $95.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “underweight” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Barclays‘s target price suggests a potential downside of 9.62% from the stock’s current price.

UPS has been the topic of several other reports. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $128.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on United Parcel Service from $90.00 to $85.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Bank of America increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $108.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $115.62.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

United Parcel Service stock traded down $0.98 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $105.11. 2,001,066 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,605,138. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $98.92 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $104.64. United Parcel Service has a 12-month low of $90.84 and a 12-month high of $122.41.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The transportation company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.62 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $22.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.27 billion. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.74 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that United Parcel Service will post 7.19 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in United Parcel Service by 23.3% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 9,728,123 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $957,053,000 after purchasing an additional 1,836,651 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 5.7% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 5,037,626 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $495,411,000 after buying an additional 271,646 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.1% in the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 4,639,324 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $456,417,000 after purchasing an additional 97,582 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 37.4% during the 1st quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,631,133 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $357,231,000 after acquiring an additional 988,442 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pacer Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in United Parcel Service by 8.2% in the first quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 3,510,630 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $345,376,000 after purchasing an additional 266,396 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More United Parcel Service News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. UPS reported adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share and revenue of $22.9 billion, surpassing consensus estimates of $1.62 and $22.27 billion, respectively. Revenue increased 6.9% year over year. UPS beats quarterly expectations, raises full-year guidance again
• Positive Sentiment: UPS raised its 2026 outlook for a second consecutive quarter. The company now expects approximately $92.6 billion in revenue and $8.75 billion in adjusted operating profit; full-year adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $7.28 from $7.22, above analyst expectations. UPS expects $92.6B 2026 revenue as it raises operating profit outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability is improving through a higher-quality revenue mix. Premium international air shipments, healthcare and data-center logistics, pricing, and network efficiencies helped offset lower domestic package volumes. Free cash flow reportedly increased 53.8%, improving support for UPS’s dividend and potential future buybacks. UPS Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Margin Gains and Raised Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts became modestly more constructive. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $119 and kept an outperform rating, while Bank of America and Wells Fargo lifted targets to $114 and $112 but retained neutral or equal-weight ratings.
• Negative Sentiment: Volume and cost concerns remain. UPS expects stronger holiday profitability despite slightly fewer deliveries, reflecting its strategy of reducing lower-margin Amazon business. However, domestic volume declines, a year-over-year EPS decline from $1.74, goodwill and asset-impairment charges, and continued margin pressure may limit investor enthusiasm. UPS raises annual forecasts as higher-paying shipments boost margin

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.