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There are quality stocks that trade at well-below average valuations even in a frothy market. In this article, I highlight 2 such picks, both of which aim to return significant amounts of capital through dividends and share buybacks. Both carry strong balance sheets and are evolving their business models toward profitable growth.
United Parcel Service (UPS) reported earnings a couple of weeks ago, and just as traders did through the last earnings, they sold down into a gap. The stock is now in a range-based formation that we have seen through the last two earnings cycles.
This week's dividend increases feature three Dividend Kings: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Consolidated Edison, and Black Hills Corporation, with streaks of 50, 51, and 55 years, respectively. Consistently rising dividends indicate strong cash flow and financial stability, making such companies attractive long-term investments that often outperform benchmarks. My strategy focuses on stocks with consistent dividend growth and market outperformance, using data from U.S. Dividend Champions and NASDAQ.
Buying a dividend stock at a cheap valuation can be a great move for several reasons. If a stock has declined in price but management has maintained its payout, new buyers can get a higher-than-usual yield from the investment.
UPS's decision to cut Amazon's volume by 50% by mid-2026 is a strategic move to enhance profitability and focus on higher-margin business. Though short-term revenue will dip, UPS expects significant margin expansion, targeting a 12% U.S. operating margin by Q4 2026. Strategic cost reductions, including facility closures and network resizing, will align UPS's operations with its new business mix.
Here, we assess the investment worthiness of United Parcel Service stock.
These high-quality companies are solid—and their stocks look cheap.
UPS (UPS -0.32%) has a fascinating value proposition. Based on management's guidance, the stock is an excellent value, but can UPS meet its leadership's expectations?
At the time of this writing, the stock of United Parcel Service (UPS -0.32%) is down 17.5% since reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Jan. 30.
United Parcel Service (UPS -0.32%) stock fell 14.1% on Jan. 30 after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results. The stock is now at its lowest level since July 2020.