Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Shares

Key Points

• Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene disclosed the purchase of shares in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on August 28th.
• UPS recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.64 per share, yielding approximately 7.5%, with a high dividend payout ratio of 97.62%.
• The company's stock has seen a recent price target adjustment, with Barclays lowering their target from $90.00 to $80.00 and several firms maintaining a "Hold" rating, reflecting mixed analyst sentiment.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) recently bought shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. NYSE: UPS. In a filing disclosed on August 29th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in United Parcel Service stock on August 28th.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Southern NYSE: SO on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. NYSE: MRK on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo NASDAQ: PEP on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Morgan Stanley NYSE: MS on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Novo Nordisk A/S NYSE: NVO on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Exelon NASDAQ: EXC on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties NYSE: RHP on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOG on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of MercadoLibre NASDAQ: MELI on 8/28/2025.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

UPS opened at $87.54 on Tuesday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $94.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $100.71. The firm has a market cap of $74.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.03, a PEG ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.08. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $84.28 and a twelve month high of $145.01. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.51.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 29th. The transportation company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.56 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.90 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.34% and a return on equity of 39.61%. United Parcel Service's revenue for the quarter was down 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.79 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 4th. Investors of record on Monday, August 18th will be issued a dividend of $1.64 per share. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 18th. United Parcel Service's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 97.62%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UPS has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $90.00 to $80.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 31st. Vertical Research reiterated a "hold" rating and set a $103.00 price objective on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Galvan Research reduced their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $126.00 to $124.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 30th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $98.00 to $91.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Susquehanna reduced their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $100.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United Parcel Service currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $112.81.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Pinney & Scofield Inc. bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC bought a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Graybill Wealth Management LTD. bought a new stake in United Parcel Service in the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Citizens National Bank Trust Department lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 525.0% in the 1st quarter. Citizens National Bank Trust Department now owns 250 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 110.1% in the 2nd quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 250 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at United Parcel Service

In other news, Director William R. Johnson acquired 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 31st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $86.50 per share, for a total transaction of $432,500.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 10,160 shares in the company, valued at $878,840. This trade represents a 96.90% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Christiana Smith Shi acquired 500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $88.17 per share, for a total transaction of $44,085.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 500 shares in the company, valued at $44,085. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders have bought a total of 17,182 shares of company stock worth $1,477,382 in the last ninety days. 0.13% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Representative Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 14th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Greene (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

About United Parcel Service

United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.

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