UPS
United Parcel Service, Inc. · Industrials · Integrated Freight & Logistics
Last
$115.96
−$0.67 (−0.57%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $115.86 −$0.10 (−0.09%) 6:26 AM ET
Prev close $116.63
Open $116.22
Day high $116.91
Day low $115.15
Volume 5,771,431
Avg vol 6,315,620
Mkt cap
$98.46B
P/E ratio
17.68
FY Revenue
$88.66B
EPS
6.56
Gross Margin
86.86%
Sector
Industrials
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UPS
United Parcel Service, Inc.
UPS is trading near the upper end of its 52-week range with strong recent price momentum and multiple bullish technical signals, but momentum indicators are entering overbought territory. Fundamentally, the company combines solid profitability, elevated return on equity, and positive operating cash flow growth with modest revenue and earnings contraction. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and cash flow metrics while the dividend yield is high, set against meaningful leverage and only mid-single-digit free cash flow margin.
AI summarized at 7:31 PM ET, 2026-02-04
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+33% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.33×
RSI
59.01 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: -0.07 Signal: -0.09
Short-Term
-0.62 (Weak)
MACD: 2.17 Signal: 2.79
Long-Term
-0.36 (Weak)
MACD: 4.86 Signal: 5.22
Intraday trend score 64.20

Latest news

UPS 12 articles Positive: 9 Neutral: 2 Negative: 1
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
Healthcare Logistics Industry Report 2026-2035: A $213.74 Billion Market by 2030 with AmerisourceBergen, CEVA Logistics, Cold Chain Technologies, Deutsche Post DHL Group, and UPS Healthcare Leading

The healthcare logistics market is projected to grow from $131.73 billion in 2025 to $213.74 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.1%. Growth drivers include expansion of pharmaceutical distribution networks, rising cold chain solutions demand, digital healthcare logistics platforms, and home healthcare delivery services. North America is the fastest-growing region, with major players including AmerisourceBergen, CEVA Logistics, Deutsche Post DHL Group, and UPS Healthcare leading the sector.

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Sentiment note

Highlighted as a market leader and recently acquired Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion in April 2025 to enhance cold chain and pharmaceutical distribution capabilities, demonstrating strategic growth investments.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha
Where Will UPS Be in 1 Year?

UPS aims to improve operational efficiency and free cash flow to $6.5 billion by 2026 through automation, facility consolidation, and workforce reduction. While management's strategy is sound and operational metrics are improving, the article cautions that dividend coverage depends on sustainable FCF rather than one-off asset sales, and capital spending may not remain at projected low levels during growth phases.

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Sentiment note

While UPS's operational strategy is sound and the company shows progress in automation and cost reduction, the article highlights significant risks around sustainable free cash flow generation. The 2025 FCF benefited from $700M in property sales that cannot be relied upon indefinitely, and actual FCF without these sales ($4.8B) did not cover the dividend. Capital spending assumptions may also prove optimistic during growth phases, creating uncertainty about dividend sustainability in 2026.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Astute Analytica
Bio-Preservation Market to Reach US$ 44.45 Billion by 2035 | Cold Chain Expansion and Cell & Gene Therapy Commercialization Drive Growth Says Astute Analytica

The global bio-preservation market is projected to grow from USD 4.52 billion in 2025 to USD 44.45 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 25.68%, driven by cell and gene therapy commercialization, cold chain expansion, and iPSC applications. North America commands 46% market share, with media consumables achieving 32% CAGR. Record FDA approvals (8 in 2024) and 23 anticipated filings in 2025 are accelerating commercial cold chain requirements.

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Sentiment note

Opened new 11,500 square meter cold chain hub in Singapore in 2024 to serve Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on growing demand for temperature-controlled logistics in cell and gene therapy distribution.

Positive The Motley Fool • Thomas Niel
This High-Yield Dividend Stock Just Crushed Earnings. Here's Why 2026 Could Be Even Better.

United Parcel Service (UPS) beat Wall Street expectations with its Q4 2025 earnings despite reporting declines in revenue and earnings year-over-year. While the company maintained its dividend rather than increasing it, ending a 16-year growth streak, UPS provided strong 2026 guidance projecting $89.7 billion in revenue and 9.6% operating margins. The company appears well-positioned for a turnaround, with shares having risen from $82 to $110, and analysts project further upside potential.

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Sentiment note

UPS beat analyst expectations on revenue ($24B expected vs. better actual results) and EPS ($2.20 expected), provided strong 2026 guidance with projected 9.3% operating profit improvement, maintained a high 6.2% dividend yield, and shares have recovered from $82 to $110. The company's turnaround strategy appears to be progressing despite near-term headwinds, with potential for further gains as earnings improve and valuation expands.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha
UPS' Latest Update Is Shocking: Here's What It Means for Investors

UPS announced $6.5 billion in 2026 free cash flow guidance, exceeding expectations and securing its $5.4 billion dividend. However, the guidance relies heavily on $700 million in property sales, $3 billion in cost savings, and reduced capital expenditures. While the dividend appears safe for income investors, concerns remain about long-term growth sustainability and whether the company can maintain such low capex levels once restructuring is complete.

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Sentiment note

Mixed outlook: positive near-term dividend security and strong FCF guidance, but negative long-term concerns about growth sustainability, reliance on one-time property sales, and aggressive cost-cutting that may limit future investments. Suitable for income investors but not growth-oriented ones.

Positive The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer
Here's Why Some Investors Think This Stock's Best Days Are Still Ahead

United Parcel Service (UPS) stock has fallen over 50% from 2022 highs as the company undergoes a major business overhaul focused on efficiency and profitability. Despite revenue declines, UPS is showing positive signs with revenue-per-piece metrics improving significantly across quarters, suggesting the turnaround strategy is working. However, investors should note the dividend payout ratio is near 100%, raising sustainability concerns.

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Sentiment note

Despite significant stock decline and revenue pressures, the company is demonstrating successful execution of its turnaround strategy with consistent improvements in revenue-per-piece metrics (5.5% to 9.8% to 8.3% across quarters), indicating improved profitability and operational efficiency. Early signs suggest the restructuring is working as intended.

Positive The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha
Is UPS Stock a Buy Now?

UPS stock is positioned as a cautious buy following strong Q4 earnings and 2026 guidance. The company expects $6.5 billion in free cash flow, up from $5.5 billion in 2025, which will comfortably cover its $5.4 billion dividend (6.1% yield). UPS is shifting toward higher-margin business from SMBs and healthcare while reducing Amazon dependency through automation and cost-cutting. However, investors must be patient as the company expects a challenging first half of 2026 before margin expansion in the second half.

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Sentiment note

UPS exceeded FCF guidance expectations ($6.5B vs $5.3B consensus), maintains attractive 6.1% dividend yield, and is executing a strategic transformation toward higher-margin business segments. Automation investments (127 buildings automated, 68% of U.S. volume by end-2026) are delivering 28% cost reductions. However, sentiment is cautious rather than strongly positive due to near-term headwinds in H1 2026 and execution risks.

Positive The Motley Fool • Jason Hall And Tyler Crowe
High-Yield Stocks for 2026: 2 Better Picks Than Verizon

Motley Fool contributors argue that Verizon is a mediocre investment due to high capital expenditure requirements. They recommend United Parcel Service (UPS) as a better high-yield stock pick and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) as a preferred dividend growth alternative.

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Sentiment note

Recommended by the authors as a more compelling high-yield stock pick compared to Verizon, indicating confidence in its dividend yield and investment potential.

Positive The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha
Here's Why This Cyclical Company's Stock Rocketed 26% Higher Today

Robert Half International's stock surged 26% after reporting fourth-quarter earnings showing an inflection point in its cyclical business. The recruitment company saw talent solutions and enterprise revenues return to positive sequential growth for the first time in over three years, signaling a potential prolonged recovery. CEO Keith Waddell noted positive momentum continuing into January, though year-over-year growth is not expected until Q3 2025.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a beneficiary of positive small business sentiment, which could support UPS's growth strategy in the small and medium-sized business market segment.

Positive The Motley Fool • Timothy Green
UPS's Robot Army Just Cut Package Costs by 28%

UPS is leveraging automation across 127 facilities to reduce per-package costs by 28% compared to traditional facilities. As the company reduces low-margin Amazon packages and closes legacy facilities, it plans to increase automated package processing from 57% to 68% by end of 2026. Despite near-term revenue decline, UPS is positioning itself for long-term profitability and margin expansion through workforce reduction and automation-driven efficiency.

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Sentiment note

UPS is successfully implementing automation to achieve significant cost reductions (28% per-package savings), improving operational efficiency, and positioning for future profitability despite current revenue headwinds. The strategic shift away from low-margin business and toward automation-driven growth demonstrates strong long-term potential with reasonable valuation at 15x P/E ratio.

Positive The Motley Fool • Matt Dilallo
Where Will UPS Be in 1 Year?

UPS experienced a challenging 2025 with declining revenue and earnings, primarily due to its strategic decision to reduce Amazon volumes by 50%. However, the company expects 2026 to be an inflection point, with cost-saving initiatives ($3.5B achieved, $3B more planned) and expansion into higher-margin healthcare logistics offsetting near-term headwinds. UPS projects modest revenue growth to $89.7B and improved free cash flow of $6.5B in 2026, positioning it for growth and margin expansion in the second half of the year.

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Sentiment note

Despite 2025 being a down year, UPS is executing a strategic transformation with significant cost savings achieved, successful healthcare logistics acquisitions, and expectations for an inflection point in 2026 with revenue growth, improved margins, and stronger free cash flow generation. The company is positioning itself as leaner and more profitable.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Arnaud Cz
Business Coach Arnaud CZ Releases Free Course to Help Corporate Fathers Build Side Income Amid Rising Job Uncertainty

With corporate layoffs at a 22-year high and AI displacing jobs, business coach Arnaud CZ has released a free eight-hour course to help working fathers develop sustainable side income streams. The program addresses growing employment instability, with over 5,296 companies announcing mass layoffs since January 2025. The course provides practical frameworks for building businesses while maintaining corporate employment.

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Sentiment note

Company mentioned as having eliminated tens of thousands of positions as part of mass layoff trend, indicating workforce reduction and organizational challenges.

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