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
SymbolNYSE:UPS
CUSIP91131210
Phone404-828-6000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio8.54
Current Ratio1.21
Quick Ratio1.21
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio19.72
Forward P/E Ratio16.34
P/E Growth1.78
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$65.87 billion
Price / Sales1.55
Cash Flow$8.7189 per share
Price / Cash13.59
Book Value$1.20 per share
Price / Book98.74
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.01
Net Income$4.91 billion
Net Margins7.49%
Return on Equity364.89%
Return on Assets13.03%
Miscellaneous
Employees454,000
Outstanding Shares860,340,000
Market Cap$102.48 billion
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 declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.91 per share on Wednesday, September 5th. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.07%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 17th. View United Parcel Service's Dividend History.
How were United Parcel Service's earnings last quarter?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 25th. The transportation company reported $1.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.93 by $0.01. The transportation company had revenue of $17.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.34 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 7.49% and a return on equity of 364.89%. United Parcel Service's revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.58 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, July, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $7.03-7.37 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $7.25.
What price target have analysts set for UPS?
18 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Parcel Service's shares. Their predictions range from $92.00 to $150.00. On average, they anticipate United Parcel Service's share price to reach $125.4706 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for United Parcel Service.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Parcel Service?
18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for United Parcel Service.
Who are some of United Parcel Service's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Parcel Service include Union Pacific (UNP), FedEx (FDX), Canadian National Railway (CNI), CSX (CSX), Norfolk Southern (NSC), DEUTSCHE POST A/S (DPSGY), Cent JAPAN Rwy/ADR (CJPRY), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), United Continental (UAL), Ryanair (RYAAY), American Airlines Group (AAL), KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR (KHNGY) and DSV AS/ADR (DSDVY).
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 a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.91%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.07%), FMR LLC (1.23%), FMR LLC (1.23%), Northern Trust Corp (1.02%) and Parnassus Investments CA (0.79%). 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 major investors are selling United Parcel Service stock?
UPS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., FMR LLC, FMR LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Luminus Management LLC, Morgan Stanley, Nomura Holdings Inc. and Epoch Investment Partners Inc.. 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 major investors are buying United Parcel Service stock?
UPS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vulcan Value Partners LLC, Mainstay Capital Management LLC ADV, Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc., Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, BTIM Corp. and TCW Group Inc.. 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 $118.49.
How big of a company is United Parcel Service?
United Parcel Service has a market capitalization of $102.48 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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