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
Industry Trucking & courier services, except air
Sub-IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
SectorTransportation
Phone404-828-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$71.86 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees481,000
Next Earnings Date4/25/2019 (Estimated)
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 Friday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.96 per share on Tuesday, March 12th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.58%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 25th. This is an increase from United Parcel Service's previous quarterly dividend of $0.91. View United Parcel Service's Dividend History.
How were United Parcel Service's earnings last quarter?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 31st. The transportation company reported $1.94 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.91 by $0.03. The transportation company earned $19.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.92 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 254.74% and a net margin of 6.67%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.67 EPS. View United Parcel Service's Earnings History.
When is United Parcel Service's next earnings date?
How can I listen to United Parcel Service's earnings call?
United Parcel Service will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What guidance has United Parcel Service issued on next quarter's earnings?
United Parcel Service issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, January, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $7.45-7.75 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $7.71. United Parcel Service also updated its FY 2019 guidance to $7.45-7.75 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for UPS?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for United Parcel Service's stock. Their predictions range from $87.00 to $147.00. On average, they anticipate United Parcel Service's stock price to reach $122.8681 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for United Parcel Service.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Parcel Service?
17 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, 4 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?
Headlines about UPS stock have been trending somewhat negative on Sunday, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news 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 sentiment score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the transportation company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact 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), SWIRE PAC LTD/S (SWRAY), Norfolk Southern (NSC), FedEx (FDX), CENT JAPAN RWY/ADR (CJPRY), DEUTSCHE POST A/S (DPSGY), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Continental (UAL), Ryanair (RYAAY), KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR (KHNGY) and DSV AS/ADR (DSDVY).
What other stocks do shareholders of United Parcel Service own?
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 64)
- Mr. Richard N. Peretz, Sr. VP, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer (Age 57)
- Mr. James Jay Barber Jr., Chief Operating Officer (Age 59)
- Mr. Juan R. Perez, Sr. VP and Chief Information & Engineering Officer (Age 52)
- 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.12%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.96%), FMR LLC (1.43%), Northern Trust Corp (1.03%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.93%) and Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (0.86%). Company insiders that own United Parcel Service stock include Alan Gershenhorn, George Willis, James J Barber, Kathleen M Gutmann, Nando Cesarone, Norman M Brothers Jr, Richard N Peretz 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 Parnassus Investments CA, Millennium Management LLC, TD Asset Management Inc., 1832 Asset Management L.P., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, London Co. of Virginia, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D and Principal Financial Group 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, Richard N Peretz 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 acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Norges Bank, Boston Partners, BlackRock Inc., FMR LLC, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC and Prudential Financial 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 $107.35.
How big of a company is United Parcel Service?
United Parcel Service has a market capitalization of $92.35 billion and generates $71.86 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $4.79 billion in net income (profit) each year or $7.24 on an earnings per share basis. United Parcel Service employs 481,000 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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