United Parcel Service, Inc.
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About United Parcel Service, Inc.
AI-generatedUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is a global leader in logistics and package delivery, offering a broad range of supply chain management solutions. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, UPS operates one of the largest air and ground fleets in the world, delivering over 20 million packages daily to more than 220 countries and territories. The company's services include domestic and international shipping, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and healthcare logistics.
UPS generates revenue primarily through its three segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain & Freight. The U.S. Domestic Package segment is the largest, contributing about 60% of total revenue, driven by ground and air delivery services for residential and commercial customers. The International Package segment handles cross-border shipments, while Supply Chain & Freight includes forwarding, logistics, and truckload brokerage. Revenue is sensitive to e-commerce trends and global trade volumes.
UPS operates in the integrated freight and logistics industry, competing with FedEx, DHL, and national postal services. Its competitive advantages include a vast integrated network, advanced technology for route optimization, and a strong brand reputation for reliability. The company has a high fixed-cost structure due to its fleet and facilities, but benefits from economies of scale. UPS is focusing on automation and efficiency to improve margins amid flat revenue growth.
UPS serves a diverse customer base ranging from individual consumers to large corporations, with key clients in retail, healthcare, automotive, and technology sectors. Geographically, the U.S. accounts for about 75% of revenue, with international markets, particularly Europe and Asia, contributing the remainder. The rise of e-commerce has increased demand for residential deliveries, but also pressured margins due to higher costs. UPS is investing in network expansion and sustainability to capture future growth.
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UPS shares edged up 0.46% to $117.72, amid mixed analyst calls and competitive pressures. Recent news highlights Amazon's expanding logistics push as a key threat to UPS and FedEx, with Morgan Stanley warning of the impact. Meanwhile, Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies highlighted UPS as a top dividend stock, and a Motley Fool article suggested buying UPS over Caterpillar with $1,000. The stock faces a new pricing threat from an old rival, as noted by TheStreet, and GXO Logistics' surge may indicate sector dynamics.
- •UPS shares rose 0.46% to $117.72, with mixed analyst coverage.
- •Amazon's logistics expansion poses a threat to UPS and FedEx, per Morgan Stanley.
- •Renaissance Technologies named UPS a top dividend stock.
- •Motley Fool recommended buying UPS over Caterpillar with $1,000.
- •UPS faces a new pricing threat from an old rival, as reported by TheStreet.
Financial highlights
Latest saved period: March 2026 · 2026-03-31
Dividend history
Cash dividends by ex-date, not an investment recommendation.
| Ex-date | Amount | Payment date | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.64 | Mar 5, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $1.64 | Dec 4, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $1.64 | Sep 4, 2025 | Quarterly |
| May 19, 2025 | $1.64 | Jun 5, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.64 | Mar 6, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.63 | Dec 5, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $1.63 | Sep 5, 2024 | Quarterly |
| May 10, 2024 | $1.63 | May 30, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.63 | Mar 8, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $1.62 | Nov 30, 2023 | Quarterly |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $1.62 | Aug 31, 2023 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2023 | $1.62 | Jun 1, 2023 | Quarterly |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $1.62 | Mar 10, 2023 | Quarterly |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $1.52 | Dec 1, 2022 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $1.52 | Sep 1, 2022 | Quarterly |
| May 13, 2022 | $1.52 | Jun 2, 2022 | Quarterly |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $1.52 | Mar 10, 2022 | Quarterly |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $1.02 | Dec 8, 2021 | Quarterly |
| Aug 20, 2021 | $1.02 | Sep 9, 2021 | Quarterly |
| May 21, 2021 | $1.02 | Jun 9, 2021 | Quarterly |
| Feb 19, 2021 | $1.02 | Mar 10, 2021 | Quarterly |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $1.01 | Dec 3, 2020 | Quarterly |
| Aug 21, 2020 | $1.01 | Sep 9, 2020 | Quarterly |
| May 22, 2020 | $1.01 | Jun 10, 2020 | Quarterly |
Revenue
↑ 4.0%Net Income
↓ 51.1%Free Cash Flow
↓ 47.3%Diluted EPS
↓ 27.1%United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) analysis
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