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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$105.40 -0.28 (-0.26%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

United Parcel Service - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
11
Buy
9

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United Parcel Service in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UPS.

Consensus Price Target

$117.41
11.40% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Parcel Service, the average price target is $117.41. The highest price target for UPS is $133.00, while the lowest price target for UPS is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.40% from the current price of $105.40.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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UPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/30/25 to 8/30/26
1 Month Ago
7/31/25 to 7/31/26
3 Months Ago
6/1/25 to 6/1/26
1 Year Ago
8/30/24 to 8/30/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$117.41$115.33$111.50$112.45
Forecasted Upside11.40% Upside10.63% Upside2.29% Upside28.46% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

UPS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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UPS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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United Parcel Service Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited Parcel ServiceIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.40% Upside166.23% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C-)
7/29/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
J. Bruce Chan
J. Bruce Chan
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$114.00 ➝ $115.00+10.19%
7/29/2026
Stephens logo
Stephens
2 of 5 stars
Jack Atkins
Not Rated
Lower TargetOverweight$135.00 ➝ $130.00+23.80%
7/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$118.00 ➝ $120.00+14.27%
7/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $117.00+11.35%
7/29/2026Boost TargetBuy$123.00 ➝ $124.00+17.78%
7/29/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$110.00 ➝ $115.00+10.02%
7/21/2026Boost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $133.00+15.33%
7/15/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$127.00 ➝ $132.00+16.80%
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4/22/2026 Lower TargetIn-Line$115.00 ➝ $113.00+6.32%
1/28/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
1/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $130.00+24.94%
1/28/2026Boost TargetNeutral$99.00 ➝ $107.00+2.83%
1/28/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$96.00 ➝ $110.00+4.22%
1/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $130.00+21.22%
1/28/2026Boost TargetHold$88.00 ➝ $106.00-1.16%
1/28/2026 Boost TargetHold$101.00 ➝ $115.00+7.24%
1/13/2026 DowngradeNeutralUnderperform$85.00-20.28%
1/9/2026UpgradeUnderperformNeutral$114.00+6.54%
1/8/2026Reiterated RatingOutperformPeer Perform
7/31/2025Lower TargetUnderweight$90.00 ➝ $80.00-7.20%
7/30/2025Lower TargetUnderweight$80.00 ➝ $75.00-15.54%
7/30/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyHold$103.00+13.32%
6/30/2025 Lower TargetBuy$126.00 ➝ $124.00+22.83%
5/23/2025 Lower Target$150.00 ➝ $120.00+25.80%
5/8/2025 Lower TargetBuy$137.00 ➝ $117.00+20.71%
4/30/2025 Lower TargetNeutral$154.00 ➝ $150.00+57.27%
4/30/2025 Lower Target$120.00 ➝ $103.00+7.99%
4/30/2025 Boost Target$132.00 ➝ $133.00+39.44%
4/30/2025Lower TargetHold$115.00 ➝ $105.00+10.85%
4/9/2025 Lower TargetStrong-Buy$145.00 ➝ $130.00+34.94%
1/31/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyHold$160.00 ➝ $130.00+13.85%
1/31/2025Lower TargetBuy$166.00 ➝ $147.00+27.89%

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Should I Buy United Parcel Service Stock? UPS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these United Parcel Service pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United Parcel Service
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United Parcel Service, Inc.:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share of $1.76, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 7.6%, suggesting a robust demand for its services and effective business strategies.
  • The current stock price is around $109, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential future growth.
  • With a return on equity of 37.50%, the company demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors.
  • The firm has a solid dividend yield of 6.3%, providing a steady income stream for investors, although the payout ratio is high, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

United Parcel Service
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in United Parcel Service, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's payout ratio is currently at 121.93%, which suggests that it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, raising concerns about sustainability.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the net margin of 5.08% indicates that profit margins are relatively thin, which could limit future profitability.
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. operates in a highly competitive logistics market, which may pressure pricing and margins, impacting overall financial performance.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.43, which may be considered high compared to industry peers, potentially indicating overvaluation.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.06, suggests that the stock may be more sensitive to market fluctuations, which could pose risks for investors.

UPS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Parcel Service is $117.41, with a high forecast of $133.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" UPS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UPS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, United Parcel Service's stock has a predicted upside of 11.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, United Parcel Service's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

United Parcel Service has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Oppenheimer, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like United Parcel Service more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for United Parcel Service is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how UPS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for United Parcel Service analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/17/2026.
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