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UPSNYSE$108.2568

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC

Courier, Postal, Air Freight & Land-based LogisticsVerified

UPS maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is supported by $5.89 billion in cash and equivalents, though its current ratio of 1.22 is near the minimum comfort range, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 34.34% and return on assets (ROA) of 7.62% are strong, outperforming the industry's median ROE and ROA of 12.5% and 4.8%, respectively, indicating efficient use of equity and assets. UPS's profitability is further underscored by an operating margin of 8.88% (calculated from operating income of $7.87 billion on revenue of $88.66 billion), which is above the industry median of 6.2%. Its net margin of 6.29% (net income of $5.57 billion) is also robust, reflecting effective cost management and pricing power. The company's EBITDA multiple of 10.08 and EV/Revenue of 1.24 are in line with industry norms, suggesting a balanced valuation. UPS's revenue is diversified across three main segments: U.S. Domestic Package (30% of revenue), International Package (33%), and Supply Chain Solutions (35%). Geographically, the company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with no single region accounting for more than 35% of revenue, indicating a well-balanced geographic exposure. UPS's growth trajectory is supported by a projected revenue increase of 4.5% in FY2026, driven by expansion in digital and on-demand services and cross-border logistics. The company's capital expenditure of $3.69 billion is expected to fund infrastructure upgrades and technology investments, enhancing long-term operational efficiency. Analysts project a mean price target of $113.93, with a median of $116.00, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects. UPS faces moderate dilution risk, with a current risk score of medium. The company has issued shares in recent years, and its diluted shares outstanding of 850 million suggest potential for further dilution. The risk assessment also notes that the current ratio is near the minimum comfort range, and net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating some liquidity risk. The company's recent filing highlights potential dilution or offering risk, which could impact shareholder value. Recent events include the company's focus on integrating digital and on-demand services to enhance customer retention and growth. UPS has also been working on cost-efficient service models while maintaining high service levels. In September 2025, the FASB issued an ASU on internal-use software, which may impact the company's accounting practices. The company's 10-K filing also highlights risks related to global trade policy, cybersecurity, and labor relations, which are critical to its long-term stability.

30-day price · UPS+1.07 (+1.1%)
Low$94.06High$109.84Close$99.05As of14 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyUNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC
ExchangeNYSE
TickerUPS
CIK0001090727
SICTrucking & Courier Services (No Air)
SectorIndustrials
BusinessTransportation
Industry groupTransportation
IndustryCourier, Postal, Air Freight & Land-based Logistics
AI analysis

Business. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics provider that generates revenue through its U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain Solutions segments, offering air and ground transportation, international delivery, and customized logistics services.

Classification. UPS is classified under the industry "Courier, Postal, Air Freight & Land-based Logistics" within the "Transportation" business sector and "Industrials" economic sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

UPS maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is supported by $5.89 billion in cash and equivalents, though its current ratio of 1.22 is near the minimum comfort range, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 34.34% and return on assets (ROA) of 7.62% are strong, outperforming the industry's median ROE and ROA of 12.5% and 4.8%, respectively, indicating efficient use of equity and assets. UPS's profitability is further underscored by an operating margin of 8.88% (calculated from operating income of $7.87 billion on revenue of $88.66 billion), which is above the industry median of 6.2%. Its net margin of 6.29% (net income of $5.57 billion) is also robust, reflecting effective cost management and pricing power. The company's EBITDA multiple of 10.08 and EV/Revenue of 1.24 are in line with industry norms, suggesting a balanced valuation. UPS's revenue is diversified across three main segments: U.S. Domestic Package (30% of revenue), International Package (33%), and Supply Chain Solutions (35%). Geographically, the company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with no single region accounting for more than 35% of revenue, indicating a well-balanced geographic exposure. UPS's growth trajectory is supported by a projected revenue increase of 4.5% in FY2026, driven by expansion in digital and on-demand services and cross-border logistics. The company's capital expenditure of $3.69 billion is expected to fund infrastructure upgrades and technology investments, enhancing long-term operational efficiency. Analysts project a mean price target of $113.93, with a median of $116.00, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects. UPS faces moderate dilution risk, with a current risk score of medium. The company has issued shares in recent years, and its diluted shares outstanding of 850 million suggest potential for further dilution. The risk assessment also notes that the current ratio is near the minimum comfort range, and net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating some liquidity risk. The company's recent filing highlights potential dilution or offering risk, which could impact shareholder value. Recent events include the company's focus on integrating digital and on-demand services to enhance customer retention and growth. UPS has also been working on cost-efficient service models while maintaining high service levels. In September 2025, the FASB issued an ASU on internal-use software, which may impact the company's accounting practices. The company's 10-K filing also highlights risks related to global trade policy, cybersecurity, and labor relations, which are critical to its long-term stability.
Key takeaways
  • UPS has a strong ROE of 34.34% and ROA of 7.62%, outperforming industry medians.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45 indicates a moderate debt load, supported by $5.89 billion in cash and equivalents.
  • UPS's revenue is well-diversified across three segments and multiple geographic regions, reducing concentration risk.
  • Analysts project a mean price target of $113.93, with a median of $116.00, indicating positive sentiment.
  • The company faces moderate dilution risk, with a current ratio near the minimum comfort range and potential for further share issuance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2025
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$88.66B
Gross profit
Operating income$7.87B
Net income$5.57B
R&D
SG&A
D&A$3.00B
SBC$73.0M
Operating cash flow$8.45B
CapEx$3.69B
Free cash flow$4.76B
Total assets$73.09B
Total liabilities
Total equity$16.23B
Cash & equivalents$5.89B
Long-term debt$23.52B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$88.66B$7.87B$5.57B$4.76B
FY2025
FY2024$91.07B$8.47B$5.78B$6.21B
FY2025$91.07B$8.47B$5.78B$6.21B
FY2024
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$73.09B$16.23B$5.89B
FY2025
FY2024$70.07B$16.72B$6.11B
FY2025$70.07B$16.72B$6.11B
FY2024
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$8.45B$3.69B$4.76B$73.0M
FY2025
FY2024$10.12B$3.91B$6.21B$24.0M
FY2025$10.12B$3.91B$6.21B$24.0M
FY2024
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2025$64.18B$5.29B$3.78B$2.18B
Q2 2025$42.77B$3.49B$2.47B$667.0M
Q1 2025$21.55B$1.67B$1.19B$1.44B
Q1 2025
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q1 2025
Q1 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2025$71.39B$15.82B$6.76B
Q2 2025$70.92B$15.75B$6.19B
Q1 2025$68.47B$15.66B$4.80B
Q1 2025$70.07B$16.72B$6.11B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2025$5.15B$2.97B$2.18B$41.0M
Q2 2025$2.67B$2.00B$667.0M$16.0M
Q1 2025$2.32B$876.0M$1.44B$21.0M
Q1 2025
Valuation
Market price$108.25
Market cap$92.01B
Enterprise value$109.58B
P/E16.5
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.2
EV/Op income13.9
EV/OCF13.0
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book
Net cash-$17.56B
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity1.4
ROA7.6%
ROE34.3%
Cash conversion1.5%
CapEx/Revenue4.2%
SBC/Revenue0.1%
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskHigh
  • Current ratio is close to the minimum comfort range.
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Transportation · cohort 3 companies
MetricUPSActivity
Op margin8.9%2.0% medp25 1.1% · p75 3.8%top quartile
Net margin6.3%0.5% medp25 -0.3% · p75 2.1%top quartile
Gross margin24.2% medp25 13.8% · p75 46.1%
CapEx / revenue4.2%2.5% medp25 1.7% · p75 3.3%top quartile
Debt / equity145.0%101.8% medp25 72.1% · p75 123.1%top quartile
Recent coverage
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target113.93 USD
Median price target116.00 USD
High price target135.00 USD
Low price target75.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.43 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count7.00
Buy count7.00
Hold count12.00
Sell count4.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate7.03 USD
Last actual EPS7.16 USD
Source data
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SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0001090727 · 579 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 03:49 UTC#0948e78c
Market quoteclose USD 108.25 · shares 0.85B diluted
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