United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Stock Unloaded Rep. Jefferson Shreve

Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-Indiana) recently sold shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. NYSE: UPS. In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in United Parcel Service stock on April 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CRT - STANDARD UNIT TRUST" account.

Representative Jefferson Shreve also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill NYSE: CMG on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Caterpillar NYSE: CAT on 4/17/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lululemon Athletica NASDAQ: LULU on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Western Digital NASDAQ: WDC on 4/17/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Zoetis NYSE: ZTS on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Stryker NYSE: SYK on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of CSX NASDAQ: CSX on 4/17/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Ross Stores NASDAQ: ROST on 4/17/2025.

United Parcel Service Stock Down 1.1 %

UPS stock opened at $95.92 on Friday. The company's 50 day moving average is $104.28 and its two-hundred day moving average is $118.93. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a twelve month low of $90.55 and a twelve month high of $153.42. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. The stock has a market cap of $81.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.19, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.23.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 29th. The transportation company reported $1.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.11. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 6.35% and a return on equity of 39.13%. The firm had revenue of $21.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.25 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.43 earnings per share. United Parcel Service's quarterly revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 19th will be paid a $1.64 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 19th. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.84%. United Parcel Service's dividend payout ratio is currently 95.63%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Parcel Service

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UPS. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Generali Investments Management Co LLC purchased a new position in United Parcel Service during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Graybill Wealth Management LTD. acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. IFS Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 232.3% during the 4th quarter. IFS Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 151 shares during the period. Finally, Pinney & Scofield Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on UPS shares. Oppenheimer reduced their price objective on United Parcel Service from $126.00 to $114.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Hsbc Global Res cut shares of United Parcel Service from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 1st. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "equal weight" rating and issued a $98.00 target price (down from $120.00) on shares of United Parcel Service in a report on Tuesday, April 22nd. Galvan Research dropped their price target on United Parcel Service from $147.00 to $133.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 9th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $145.00 to $124.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have assigned a hold rating, eleven have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $120.87.

About Representative Shreve

Jefferson Shreve (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Shreve (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Email editor@ballotpedia.org to notify us of updates to this biography. Jefferson Shreve earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1989, a graduate degree from the University of London in 1998, and a graduate degree from Purdue University in 2003. Shreve's career experience includes working as a real estate executive. Shreve was elected 7th District Vice Chairman of the Indiana Republican State Committee on January 17, 2018, and was re-elected on March 6, 2021. In 2020, he was selected as a district-level delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

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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