Oak Thistle LLC Sells 8,601 Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS

Oak Thistle LLC decreased its position in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) by 32.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 17,840 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 8,601 shares during the quarter. Oak Thistle LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $1,770,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Tema Etfs LLC increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Tema Etfs LLC now owns 12,999 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,289,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the period. CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 2.6% in the third quarter. CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,268 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $372,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the period. Center for Financial Planning Inc. increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 4.6% in the third quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 2,558 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $214,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Regal Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 1.6% in the third quarter. Regal Investment Advisors LLC now owns 7,129 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $596,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares during the period. Finally, Toth Financial Advisory Corp increased its holdings in shares of United Parcel Service by 7.1% in the fourth quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 1,775 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $176,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Susquehanna increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $116.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Truist Financial raised their target price on United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Stephens raised their target price on United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their target price on United Parcel Service from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $113.03.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

Here are the key news stories impacting United Parcel Service this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwind — logistics and supply-chain stocks rallied after ceasefire news, lifting sentiment for parcel carriers like UPS as investors anticipate smoother global flows and higher volume recovery. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Peer strength — FedEx’s recent share gains and upbeat momentum underline potential operational improvements across the sector; investors sometimes re-rate UPS when peers show successful cost cuts or guidance. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive moves in the industry — ACERTUS hired a former UPS leader as CRO. This is notable for talent flow and competitive dynamics but is not an immediate financial impact on UPS. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Local franchise news — Pak Mail ownership change is operationally immaterial to UPS’s enterprise results; watch only as a sign of continued retail demand for shipping services. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst tweak but still constructive — Citigroup trimmed its price target slightly ($120→$118) while keeping a Buy rating, signaling modest revision to estimates rather than a change in bullish view. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Labor/structural cost risk — UPS and the Teamsters reached a settlement that caps driver buyouts and protects seniority through 2028; analysts warn this could tighten the path to margin recovery by reducing flexibility and locking in costs. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Fuel cost pressure — diesel prices spiked sharply, pushing trucking surcharges to multi-year highs; higher fuel directly raises UPS operating costs and compresses margins if not fully passed to customers. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution — Bank of America trimmed its UPS price target (to $105) and other outlets note growing macro headwinds for capital-intensive carriers, adding downward pressure to near-term sentiment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Macro caution piece — coverage pointing to rising macro and operating headwinds for UPS (higher costs, capacity constraints) may reinforce investor caution on margins and capital returns. Read More.

United Parcel Service Stock Up 2.9%

United Parcel Service stock opened at $100.43 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $85.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.12. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 52 week low of $82.00 and a 52 week high of $122.41. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $106.68 and its 200 day moving average price is $99.49. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The transportation company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $24.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $23.91 billion. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 38.30% and a net margin of 6.28%.United Parcel Service’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.75 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current year.

United Parcel Service Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were given a dividend of $1.64 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $6.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.5%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio is currently 100.00%.

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service Company Profile

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and supply chain management company that provides a broad range of transportation, logistics and e-commerce services. Its core business centers on small-package delivery and last-mile distribution for business and individual customers, supported by a network of ground transportation, air cargo operations (UPS Airlines) and sorting facilities. In addition to parcel delivery, UPS offers freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage and reverse-logistics solutions designed to support domestic and international commerce.

The company traces its roots to 1907 when it began as a small messenger service in the United States and later evolved into the United Parcel Service.