Andra AP fonden Raises Holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Key Points

• Andra AP fonden increased its UPS stake by 22.9% in the second quarter, acquiring 23,800 additional shares. The fund now owns 127,649 shares valued at approximately $13.7 million, while institutional investors collectively hold 60.26% of UPS stock.
• UPS reported quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, exceeding the $1.65 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 7.6% year over year to $22.83 billion. The stock recently traded at $95.86, below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
• UPS maintains a quarterly dividend of $1.64, equivalent to an annualized $6.56 payout and a 6.8% yield. Analysts’ average rating is “Hold,” with a consensus price target of $117.41.

Andra AP fonden increased its stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS - Free Report) by 22.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 127,649 shares of the transportation company's stock after acquiring an additional 23,800 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden's holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $13,722,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV grew its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV now owns 11,324 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $1,123,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares during the period. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC raised its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC now owns 5,670 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $562,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 48.6% during the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. Wealth Alliance LLC lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 3.5% during the 1st quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC now owns 3,013 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $296,000 after buying an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Altus Wealth Group LLC increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. Altus Wealth Group LLC now owns 7,839 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $771,000 after acquiring an additional 104 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

UPS opened at $95.86 on Wednesday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $82.00 and a twelve month high of $122.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $81.56 billion, a PE ratio of 17.82, a PEG ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $105.13 and its 200 day moving average price is $104.10.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. The business 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 business's revenue was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.55 EPS. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 17th were issued a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.8%. United Parcel Service's dividend payout ratio is currently 121.93%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Susquehanna upped their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $118.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. UBS Group lifted their target price 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. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $127.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of United Parcel Service from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Parcel Service presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Profile

United Parcel Service, Inc NYSE: UPS is a global package delivery and logistics company that provides transportation, distribution and supply-chain services. Its offerings include time-definite delivery of packages and documents, ground and air transportation, international shipping, freight services, customs brokerage and logistics management.

UPS serves businesses and consumers in the United States and across international markets, connecting customers in more than 200 countries and territories.

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