When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Zacks.com users have recently been watching UPS (UPS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
UPS' (UPS 0.12%) recent fourth-quarter earnings report was monumental. It wasn't so much the numbers from the final quarter of 2024 as it was management outlining the strategic changes it was making to its business.
UPS stock is currently trading at half its 2022 all-time high, presenting a potential buying opportunity. Financial results and 2025 outlook suggest a cautious initial investment, with the potential for further additions if fundamentals stay strong. Dividend yield and potential upside surprises make UPS stock attractive despite existing risks.
After months of threatening to levy tariffs on imports from countries he blames for facilitating the flood of fentanyl into the U.S., on Saturday, President Donald Trump did just that. He announced the imposition of new 25% tariffs on imports to the U.S. from its top two trading partners, Mexico and Canada.
Amazon's stock chart suggests a “multi-year breakout” has resumed, and the loss of some UPS deliveries won't stop it.
United Parcel Service is a market leader with significant competitive advantages, including scale, sorting facilities, and an extensive retail store footprint. Despite recent profitability challenges due to higher labor costs, margin stabilization and efficiency gains indicate better times ahead, making UPS a buy. UPS's dividend yield is over 5.5%, supported by acceptable safety metrics and long-term growth, despite a high payout ratio.
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With United Parcel Service stock moving south, we asses the investment worthiness of the stock at current levels.
On Thursday, United Parcel Service (UPS) predicted downbeat 2025 revenue as it cut back service with its largest customer, Amazon, in order to focus on more profitable businesses. The decision will cut Amazon's transported volumes by more than 50% by the second half of 2026.
UPS (NYSE: UPS) recently posted its Q4 results, with revenues missing and earnings exceeding the street estimates. It reported revenue of $25.3 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share, compared to the consensus estimates of $25.4 billion and $2.53, respectively.
United Parcel Service Inc UPS reported mixed fourth-quarter results on Thursday.