6,586 Shares in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS Purchased by Parcion Private Wealth LLC

Parcion Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 6,586 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $653,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Salzhauer Michael bought a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 76.5% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 376 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares in the last quarter. Avion Wealth raised its holdings in United Parcel Service by 284.1% in the 3rd quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 434 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Optima Capital LLC purchased a new position in United Parcel Service in the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Finally, Princeton Global Asset Management LLC lifted its position in United Parcel Service by 241.4% in the 4th quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 454 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. 60.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

United Parcel Service Price Performance

Shares of UPS opened at $104.96 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $89.12 billion, a PE ratio of 16.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $105.67 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $100.17. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 1-year low of $82.00 and a 1-year high of $122.41.

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

United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were given a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 100.00%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have commented on UPS. Stephens increased their target price on United Parcel Service from $113.00 to $115.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on United Parcel Service from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen upped their price target on United Parcel Service from $101.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Weiss Ratings raised United Parcel Service from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Evercore lifted their price objective on United Parcel Service from $94.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $113.03.

Key Headlines Impacting United Parcel Service

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

• Positive Sentiment: Nationwide RFID rollout: UPS completed a network‑wide RFID sensing implementation across its U.S. small‑package system, a multi‑hundred‑million dollar upgrade intended to replace manual barcode scans with real‑time visibility and improve delivery accuracy and efficiency. Investors view this as a structural improvement to margins and service reliability. United Parcel Service (UPS) Is Up 5.8% After Network-Wide RFID Rollout Across U.S. Operations
• Positive Sentiment: Technology coverage and analyst takeaways emphasize the RFID move as a meaningful operational advantage that can reduce manual labor, cut misdeliveries and unlock data for pricing/route optimization. This narrative is supporting upside sentiment. WSJ report on UPS RFID rollout
• Positive Sentiment: Same‑day delivery scaling: Roadie (a UPS company) and Centiro announced an integration to simplify same‑day delivery for retailers and 3PLs — a complementary move that supports growth in higher‑margin, time‑sensitive services. From Warehouse to Doorstep in Hours: Roadie and Centiro Simplify Same-Day Delivery for Retailers
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results context: UPS’s Jan quarter beat EPS and revenue estimates (EPS $2.38 vs. $2.20 est.; revenue modestly above forecasts) but revenue was down year‑over‑year. The beat helps sentiment, but mixed top‑line trends keep some caution. MarketBeat UPS summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry comparison and valuation debate: Recent pieces contrast UPS with peers (e.g., 3M) and examine whether UPS is a better buy today — useful for longer‑term investors but less likely to drive intraday moves. 3M vs. United Parcel Service
• Neutral Sentiment: Local franchise news: Transfer of a Pak Mail location in Austin is franchise‑level activity (Annex Brands) and has negligible impact on UPS’s national results. New Ownership of Pak Mail in Austin, Texas
• Negative Sentiment: Structural demand and cost concerns: Analysis pieces question whether parcel demand and labor costs will constrain upside, and note mixed multi‑year returns — these points feed caution among investors who worry upside is already priced in. Is It Time To Reassess UPS After Recent Parcel Demand Headlines And Mixed Returns?
• Negative Sentiment: Strategic critique: Commentators argue UPS (and FedEx) must move further up the e‑commerce value chain (e.g., marketplace integrations) to capture higher‑growth B2C share — a signal that additional strategic investments or partnerships may be required and could pressure margins in the near term. Commentary: FedEx and UPS need to move up the e-commerce food chain

Insider Transactions at United Parcel Service

In other United Parcel Service news, insider Norman M. Brothers, Jr. sold 25,014 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.15, for a total transaction of $2,655,236.10. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

United Parcel Service 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.