Unveiling Insights: Zacks Research Analyzes United Parcel Service, Inc.’s Q1 2026 Performance (NYSE:UPS)
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United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS – Free Report) – Analysts at Zacks Research have revised their Q1 2026 earnings projections for United Parcel Service in a recent report released on Monday, April 15th. Zacks Research analyst M. Basu now anticipates that the transportation giant will achieve earnings of $3.01 per share for the quarter, a significant increase from their prior forecast of $2.24. The consensus estimate for United Parcel Service’s full-year earnings stands at $8.20 per share. Furthermore, Zacks Research forecasts United Parcel Service’s FY2026 earnings to reach $12.68 EPS.
The latest earnings report from United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS – Get Free Report) was unveiled on Tuesday, January 30th. The transportation company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.47 for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.46 by a slight margin of $0.01. United Parcel Service demonstrated a return on equity of 39.46% and a net margin of 7.37%. Quarterly revenue reached $24.92 billion, slightly below analyst expectations of $25.40 billion. Comparatively, in the same quarter of the previous year, the company reported earnings per share of $3.62, indicating a decrease in revenue by 7.8% year-over-year.
Various equity analysts have issued reports on United Parcel Service. Redburn Atlantic upgraded United Parcel Service from a “neutral” to a “buy” rating, setting a target price of $180.00 on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 3rd. UBS Group also upgraded United Parcel Service from a “neutral” to a “buy” rating, raising their price target from $160.00 to $175.00 in a report released on Tuesday, February 6th. Conversely, Argus downgraded United Parcel Service from a “buy” to a “hold” rating in a report published on Wednesday, January 31st. Barclays reduced their price target on United Parcel Service from $150.00 to $145.00, maintaining an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 31st. Additionally, Morgan Stanley raised their price target on United Parcel Service from $95.00 to $100.00 and assigned an “underweight” rating to the company in a report on Wednesday, March 27th. Out of the analysts covering the stock, one has assigned a sell rating, sixteen have designated a hold rating, seven have provided a buy rating, and one has endorsed a strong buy rating. MarketBeat reports that the average rating for United Parcel Service is “Hold,” with a consensus target price of $165.61.
Performance of United Parcel Service Stock
On Wednesday, UPS opened at $142.25. The stock’s 50-day moving average stands at $149.65, while the 200-day moving average is $151.34. United Parcel Service has traded between a 12-month low of $133.68 and a 12-month high of $197.80. The company boasts a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 1.10, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. With a market cap of $121.29 billion, United Parcel Service maintains a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.26, a PEG ratio of 1.68, and a beta of 1.05.
United Parcel Service Raises Dividend
United Parcel Service recently announced a quarterly dividend, disbursed on Friday, March 8th. Shareholders of record as of Tuesday, February 20th received a $1.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 16th. This represents an annualized dividend of $6.52 and a dividend yield of 4.58%, marking an improvement over United Parcel Service’s prior quarterly dividend of $1.62. Presently, United Parcel Service maintains a payout ratio of 83.70%.
Insider Transactions
In a notable transaction, Director Eva C. Boratto acquired 1,400 shares of United Parcel Service stock on Friday, February 2nd. These shares were purchased at an average price of $142.30 per share, totalling $199,220.00. Following this acquisition, the director now holds 1,400 shares in the company, valued at $199,220. This transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders now possess 0.13% of the company’s outstanding shares.
Institutional Trading of United Parcel Service
Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their holdings of UPS. OFI Invest Asset Management initiated a new stake in United Parcel Service during the third quarter, valued at approximately $25,000. IMA Wealth Inc. augmented its position in United Parcel Service by 100.0% during the second quarter, now owning 142 shares valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Pacific Center for Financial Services initiated a new stake in United Parcel Service during the first quarter, also valued at $25,000. Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners initiated a new stake in United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter, valued at $26,000. Finally, Worth Asset Management LLC initiated a new stake in United Parcel Service during the first quarter, valued at $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors now own 60.26% of the company’s outstanding shares.
United Parcel Service: Company Overview
United Parcel Service, Inc., a leading package delivery company, offers transportation, delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. Operating through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package, the company provides time-definite delivery services for express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services across the United States.