United Parcel Service, Inc. provides letter and package delivery, specialized transportation, logistics, and financial services. It operates through three segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain & Freight. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States. The International Package segment provides guaranteed day and time-definite international shipping services in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment offers guaranteed time-definite express options, including Express Plus, Express, and Express Saver. The Supply Chain & Freight segment provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs and truckload freight brokerage, distribution and post-sales, and mail and consulting services in approximately 220 countries and territories; and less-than-truckload and truckload services to customers in North America. The company also offers shipping, visibility, and billing technologies; and insurance, financing, and payment services. It operates a fleet of approximately 119,000 package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles; and owns 45,000 containers that are used to transport cargo in its aircraft. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Trucking & courier services, except air
Sub-IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
SectorTransportation
Current SymbolNYSE:UPS
Previous Symbol
CUSIP91131210
Phone404-828-6000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio6.43
Current Ratio1.14
Quick Ratio1.14
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.19
Forward P/E Ratio15.12
P/E Growth1.61
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$65.87 billion
Price / Sales1.43
Cash Flow$8.9022 per share
Price / Cash12.28
Book Value$3.64 per share
Price / Book30.03
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.01
Net Income$4.91 billion
Net Margins7.68%
Return on Equity307.54%
Return on Assets13.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees454,000
Outstanding Shares859,220,000
Market Cap$92.56 billion
OptionableOptionable
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Parcel Service's stock symbol?
United Parcel Service trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UPS."
How often does United Parcel Service pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Parcel Service?
United Parcel Service announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.91 per share on Wednesday, December 5th. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.30%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 16th. View United Parcel Service's Dividend History.
How were United Parcel Service's earnings last quarter?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 24th. The transportation company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.82. The transportation company earned $17.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.48 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 307.54% and a net margin of 7.68%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.45 earnings per share. View United Parcel Service's Earnings History.
When is United Parcel Service's next earnings date?
What guidance has United Parcel Service issued on next quarter's earnings?
United Parcel Service updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 24th. The company provided EPS guidance of $7.03-7.37 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $7.26. United Parcel Service also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $7.03-7.37 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for UPS?
19 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for United Parcel Service's shares. Their forecasts range from $93.00 to $147.00. On average, they anticipate United Parcel Service's stock price to reach $125.8125 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for United Parcel Service.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Parcel Service?
19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for United Parcel Service.
Has United Parcel Service been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about UPS stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. United Parcel Service earned a news impact score of 0.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the transportation company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of United Parcel Service's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Parcel Service include Union Pacific (UNP), Canadian National Railway (CNI), CSX (CSX), FedEx (FDX), Norfolk Southern (NSC), Cent JAPAN Rwy/ADR (CJPRY), DEUTSCHE POST A/S (DPSGY), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Ryanair (RYAAY), American Airlines Group (AAL), KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR (KHNGY), DSV AS/ADR (DSDVY) and WEST JAPAN Rwy/S (WJRYY).
Who are United Parcel Service's key executives?
United Parcel Service's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David P. Abney, Chairman & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Richard N. Peretz, Sr. VP, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer (Age 56)
- Mr. James Jay Barber Jr., Chief Operating Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Juan R. Perez, Sr. VP and Chief Information & Engineering Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Scott Childress, VP & Investor Relations Officer
Who are United Parcel Service's major shareholders?
United Parcel Service's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.93%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.99%), FMR LLC (1.30%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.90%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.74%) and Primecap Management Co. CA (0.43%). Company insiders that own United Parcel Service stock include Alan Gershenhorn, George Willis, James J Barber, Kathleen M Gutmann, Norman M Brothers Jr and Teri P Mcclure. View Institutional Ownership Trends for United Parcel Service.
Which institutional investors are selling United Parcel Service stock?
UPS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado, Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., Swiss National Bank and Stevens Capital Management LP. Company insiders that have sold United Parcel Service company stock in the last year include George Willis, James J Barber, Kathleen M Gutmann, Norman M Brothers Jr and Teri P Mcclure. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Parcel Service.
Which institutional investors are buying United Parcel Service stock?
UPS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc., AXA, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, OppenheimerFunds Inc., Aviva PLC, BlackRock Inc. and Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Parcel Service.
How do I buy shares of United Parcel Service?
Shares of UPS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is United Parcel Service's stock price today?
One share of UPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $110.45.
How big of a company is United Parcel Service?
United Parcel Service has a market capitalization of $92.56 billion and generates $65.87 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $4.91 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.01 on an earnings per share basis. United Parcel Service employs 454,000 workers across the globe.
What is United Parcel Service's official website?
How can I contact United Parcel Service?
United Parcel Service's mailing address is 55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY NE, ATLANTA GA, 30328. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 404-828-6000.
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