Capital Square LLC Makes New Investment in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Capital Square LLC bought a new position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 30,877 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $3,473,000. United Parcel Service accounts for approximately 1.5% of Capital Square LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding.

Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV lifted its holdings in United Parcel Service by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Potomac Fund Management Inc. ADV now owns 11,324 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $1,123,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the period. Ipsen Advisor Group LLC grew its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 95 shares during the period. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC now owns 3,742 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $371,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Detalus Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Detalus Advisors LLC now owns 7,978 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $791,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 48.6% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 309 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently weighed in on UPS. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a "market perform" rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $114.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $123.00 to $124.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Oppenheimer upped their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $115.00 to $117.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $117.41.

United Parcel Service Stock Performance

United Parcel Service stock opened at $102.06 on Monday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $82.00 and a twelve month high of $122.41. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The company has a market capitalization of $86.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.97, a PEG ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.06. The stock's 50 day moving average is $108.40 and its 200 day moving average is $106.35.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 5.08%.The business had revenue of $22.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.86 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.55 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. United Parcel Service has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.220-7.220 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be given a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 17th. United Parcel Service's payout ratio is currently 121.93%.

United Parcel Service Profile

United Parcel Service NYSE: UPS is a global package delivery and supply chain management company that provides a broad range of transportation, logistics and e-commerce services. Its core business centers on small-package delivery and last-mile distribution for business and individual customers, supported by a network of ground transportation, air cargo operations (UPS Airlines) and sorting facilities. In addition to parcel delivery, UPS offers freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage and reverse-logistics solutions designed to support domestic and international commerce.

The company traces its roots to 1907 when it began as a small messenger service in the United States and later evolved into the United Parcel Service.

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