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 Ratio16.33
Forward P/E Ratio13.57
P/E Growth1.51
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$65.87 billion
Price / Sales1.28
Cash Flow$8.5043 per share
Price / Cash Flow11.54
Book Value$1.20 per share
Price / Book81.78
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$86.96 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. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.91 per share on Wednesday, December 5th. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.67%. 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) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 24th. The transportation company reported $1.82 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.82. The transportation company had revenue of $17.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.48 billion. United Parcel Service had a net margin of 7.68% and a return on equity of 307.54%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. 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 earnings per share 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 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for United Parcel Service's shares. Their predictions range from $87.00 to $147.00. On average, they expect United Parcel Service's share price to reach $125.4375 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.5% 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?
News headlines about UPS stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. United Parcel Service earned a coverage optimism score of 1.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the transportation company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of United Parcel Service's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Parcel Service include Union Pacific (UNP), CSX (CSX), Canadian National Railway (CNI), FedEx (FDX), Norfolk Southern (NSC), CENT JAPAN RWY/ADR (CJPRY), Delta Air Lines (DAL), DEUTSCHE POST A/S (DPSGY), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), Ryanair (RYAAY), KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR (KHNGY), American Airlines Group (AAL), DSV AS/ADR (DSDVY) and A P MOLLER-MAER/ADR (AMKBY).
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 variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (6.07%), Vanguard Group Inc (6.07%), BlackRock Inc. (4.93%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.99%), Capital World Investors (1.63%) and FMR LLC (1.30%). 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 Capital World Investors, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado, Morgan Stanley and Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY. 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 purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, Vanguard Group Inc, Vanguard Group Inc., FMR LLC, Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc., AXA, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OppenheimerFunds 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 $99.17.
How big of a company is United Parcel Service?
United Parcel Service has a market capitalization of $86.96 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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