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UPS·United Parcel Service, Inc.

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Pre-Market
High
$117.27
Open
$117.27
Market Cap
100.06B
52W High
$122.41
Low
$117.27
P. Close
$117.20
P/E
19.06
52W Low
$82.00
Fwd P/E
70.62
DailyIQ Est.
$116.57
Technical Score (1D)
100
BUY
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
Renaissance Technologies has spotlighted UPS as a top dividend play, citing its 5.93 % yield and prompting Morgan Stanley to lift its target price to $76 while keeping an Underweight stance, signaling that the stock’s income profile is now a key driver for investors. Goldman Sachs followed suit by nudging its price target up to $128 and maintaining a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in UPS’s earnings outlook amid stable freight volumes, which could lift the stock in the short term. Citizens has entered the coverage space with a Market‑Perform recommendation, adding a neutral analyst voice that may temper momentum but also provides a new reference point for price expectations. Analysts note that UPS remains 33 % below its five‑year high and that scrutiny of its USPS air‑cargo contract could affect future earnings, suggesting that valuation gaps may persist if contract terms do not improve. The settlement of a high‑profile racial discrimination lawsuit eliminates potential punitive damages and reputational risk, improving UPS’s risk profile and potentially freeing capital for investment or dividend maintenance. UPS will report its second‑quarter 2026 earnings on July 28, with a conference call featuring CEO Carol Tomé and CFO Brian Dykes, providing a clear timeline for guidance that traders can align with. A Zacks Rank upgrade to #2 (Buy) underscores analyst optimism around revenue growth and cost control, reinforcing the narrative that UPS’s operational improvements are translating into upside potential. The expansion of Quadient’s open locker network to over 3,000 UK locations, which includes UPS, could reduce depot dependency and improve last‑mile flexibility, potentially lowering logistics costs and enhancing service levels. Over the next 1–10 trading days, traders should monitor the earnings call for confirmation of revenue and margin guidance, watch for any Fed policy signals that could influence freight costs, and keep an eye on how the new locker network and USPS contract developments play out in operational metrics.
Earnings Summary
United Parcel Service is a global logistics leader that delivers packages through its U.S. Domestic and International Package segments, while also offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs brokerage services, positioning it as a comprehensive supply‑chain solutions provider in the integrated freight and logistics industry. In the most recent two quarters, Q1 2026 and Q2 2026, UPS reported revenue of $21.202 B and $21.996 B, respectively, a modest increase from $21.415 B in Q3 2025 and $24.479 B in Q4 2025, and EPS of $1.07 in Q1 2026 versus $1.74 in Q3 2025 and $2.38 in Q4 2025, indicating a decline in earnings per share despite revenue growth; the company beat estimates in Q3 2025 and Q4 2025 but missed in Q1 2026, resulting in a 2‑of‑4 quarter earnings‑beat streak. Historically, UPS has shown fluctuating revenue and EPS figures, with recent quarters featuring mixed outcomes, yet it has maintained a pattern of cost‑control initiatives and service‑expansion efforts that support its competitive positioning. Recent news highlights include the settlement of a high‑profile discrimination lawsuit, which reduced legal risk, the initiation of coverage by Citizens with a neutral stance, and the expansion of its locker network to over 3,000 sites, all of which could influence operational efficiency and risk perception; however, the USPS Inspector General’s concerns over the air‑cargo contract and Amazon Shipping’s aggressive pricing threat introduce new competitive and regulatory pressures. Investors should watch the Q2 2026 earnings call for guidance on freight volume, cost‑control progress, the impact of the lawsuit settlement, and any updates on the USPS contract and locker‑network integration, as these factors will shape the company’s near‑term earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.87$1.30$1.73$2.15$2.58Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.66 - -
Q1'26$1.63$1.07-34.2%
Q4'25$2.22$2.38+7.0%
Q3'25$1.30$1.74+33.9%
Q2'25$1.57$1.55-1.0%
Q1'25$1.38$1.49+7.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$20.7B$21.8B$22.8B$23.9B$25.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$22.0B - -
Q1'26$21.5B$21.2B-1.4%
Q4'25$24.2B$24.5B+1.0%
Q3'25 - $21.4B -
Q2'25 - $21.2B -
Q1'25 - $21.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

UPS Stock Snapshot

UPS is currently trading at $117.27, giving United Parcel Service, Inc. a market cap of 100.06B and a P/E ratio of 19.1. Today's range spans $117.27–$117.27, with shares opening at $117.27 and moving up $0.07 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 100/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 59/100.

Over the past year UPS has traded between $82.00 and $122.41 - the current price is +43.0% off the 52-week low and -4.2% from the high. 34 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $114.65 (range $76.00–$135.00), implying downside of -2.2%.

UPS is scoring 100/100 technically (BUY) and sits at $117.27 - in the upper portion of its 52-week range in its $82.00–$122.41 annual range. Sentiment at 59/100 is neutral. At 100.06B in Industrials market cap The current P/E ratio stands at 19.1., this is the tier where earnings revision cycles have the most impact on price: upward revisions in a large-cap company with bullish momentum tend to attract analyst upgrades, which in turn attract new institutional mandates.

The combination of a BUY signal (100/100) and neutral news sentiment (59/100) puts UPS on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 100.06B in Industrials market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $117.27 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $82.00–$122.41 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.