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United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

United Parcel Service logo
$98.84 +2.01 (+2.08%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$98.44 -0.40 (-0.41%)
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United Parcel Service - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
11
Buy
9

Based on 24 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 24 analysts, 4 have 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

$111.87
13.18% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Parcel Service, the average price target is $111.87. The highest price target for UPS is $130.00, while the lowest price target for UPS is $75.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.18% from the current price of $98.84.
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
5/20/25 to 5/20/26
1 Month Ago
4/20/25 to 4/20/26
3 Months Ago
2/19/25 to 2/19/26
1 Year Ago
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$111.87$113.03$113.67$118.21
Forecasted Upside13.18% Upside5.61% Upside-1.65% Downside21.11% 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 ServiceTransportation CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.25
2.18
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.58% Upside21.43% Upside17.79% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/8/2026 DowngradeHold (C)Sell (D+)
4/29/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Thomas Wadewitz
Thomas Wadewitz
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $123.00+16.69%
4/29/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Ariel Rosa
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$118.00 ➝ $127.00+20.22%
4/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$116.00 ➝ $118.00+12.84%
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 TargetOutperform$107.00 ➝ $115.00+8.58%
1/28/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$96.00 ➝ $110.00+4.22%
1/28/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$113.00 ➝ $115.00+8.05%
1/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $130.00+21.22%
1/28/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$105.00 ➝ $110.00+2.57%
1/28/2026Boost TargetHold$88.00 ➝ $106.00-1.16%
1/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$112.00 ➝ $116.00+8.17%
1/28/2026 Boost TargetHold$101.00 ➝ $115.00+7.24%
1/13/2026 DowngradeNeutralUnderperform$85.00-20.28%
1/9/2026Boost TargetOutperform$122.00 ➝ $125.00+15.91%
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 Saturday, May 16, 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.:

  • Recent upgrades from multiple brokerages have increased target prices, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $98.46, which is near its 12-month low, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • United Parcel Service, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.07, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong operational performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $83.60 billion, indicating its stability and presence in the market.
  • With a recent quarterly dividend of $1.64, translating to an annualized yield of 6.7%, investors can benefit from consistent income through dividends.

United Parcel Service
Bear Case

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

  • Zacks Research has lowered earnings estimates for upcoming quarters, raising concerns about the company's profit growth potential.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, which may indicate increased financial risk and leverage.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, revenue has shown a decline compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining growth.
  • One brokerage has downgraded the stock to a "sell" rating, reflecting a lack of confidence in its future performance.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus of "Hold," indicating uncertainty about the stock's future trajectory.

UPS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Parcel Service is $111.87, with a high forecast of $130.00 and a low forecast of $75.00.

24 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parcel Service in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 13.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

United Parcel Service has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore, Susquehanna, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like United Parcel Service more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for United Parcel Service is 2.25 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.18. Learn more on how UPS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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