Is UPS a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.0/100. It is ranked #1,341 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 65/100, Value 48/100, Momentum 44/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for UPS?

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 50.0 ranks it #1,341 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is UPS in?

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC operates in the Industrials sector (Transportation industry) with a market cap of $83.19 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does UPS pay a dividend?

Yes, UPS pays a dividend with a current yield of 7.84%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $78.40 in annual dividend income.

What is UPS's P/E ratio?

UPS has a trailing P/E ratio of 14.88x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is UPS?

UPS's quality factor score is 65/100. Gross margin: -20.2%. ROE: 34.3% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is UPS valued compared to peers?

UPS's value factor score is 48/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 14.9x, EV/EBITDA 7.1x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is UPS's debt level?

UPS's debt-to-equity ratio is 145%. Sector average: 70%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

UPS has a beta of 0.84, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 69/100.

Does UPS have high short interest?

UPS's short interest factor score is 26/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

UPS Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 50.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
UPS	+0.06%	+3.59%	+0.77%	+2.53%	+5.32%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.13%	-0.02%	+0.44%	+2.89%	-24.20%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.45%	-1.15%	-0.11%	-8.04%	-33.57%	-	-	-

Metric	UPS	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	14.9x	-47%
EV/EBITDA	7.1x	+25%
Price / Book	5.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
UPS UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC	50	65	48	44	14.9x	34.3%	-20.2%	6.2%	10.0%	145.0x	$83.2B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	-0.2%	-	-	-	-	-	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-0.7%	-	-	-	-	-	6.0%	3.0%	8.9%	-5.7%	5.7%
ROE %	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.6%	0.9%	2.0%	1.4%	1.6%	4.9%	8.4%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.2%	0.2%	17.7%	18.4%	26.4%	28.2%	31.3%	26.5%	25.8%	27.1%	46.7%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

-0.2%

0.2%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-0.7%

6.0%

3.0%

8.9%

-5.7%

5.7%

ROE %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

0.6%

0.9%

2.0%

1.4%

1.6%

4.9%

8.4%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.2%

17.7%

18.4%

26.4%

28.2%

31.3%

26.5%

25.8%

27.1%

46.7%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$88.7B	$88.7B	$91.1B	$91.0B	$100.3B	$97.3B	$84.6B	$74.1B	$71.9B	$65.9B	$61.6B	$58.4B
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$20.3B	$17.9B	$14.7B	$14.8B	$14.5B	$14.4B
Gross Margin	-20.2%	---	---	---	---	---	24.0%	24.2%	20.4%	22.3%	23.6%	24.6%
	—	$3.7B	$3.6B	$3.4B	$3.2B	$3.0B	$2.7B	$2.4B	$2.2B	$2.3B	$2.2B	$2.1B
Total Operating Expenses	—	$80.8B	$82.6B	$81.8B	$87.2B	$84.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$5.3B	$7.9B	$8.5B	$9.1B	$13.1B	$12.8B	$7.7B	$7.8B	$7.0B	$7.5B	$7.7B	$7.7B
EBIT	$5.3B	$8.2B	$8.5B	$9.1B	$13.1B	$12.8B	$7.7B	$7.8B	$7.0B	$7.5B	$7.7B	$7.7B
EBITDA	$11.6B	$11.6B	$12.1B	$12.5B	$16.3B	$15.8B	$10.4B	$10.2B	$9.2B	$9.8B	$9.9B	$9.8B
Operating Margin	8.8%	8.9%	9.3%	10.1%	13.1%	13.2%	9.1%	10.5%	9.8%	11.3%	12.5%	13.1%
EBITDA Margin	13.1%	13.5%	13.3%	13.8%	16.2%	16.2%	12.3%	13.7%	12.8%	14.9%	16.1%	16.7%
	—	—	—	$785M	$704M	$694M	$701M	$653M	$605M	$453M	$381M	$341M
	—	$7.2B	$7.4B	$8.6B	$14.8B	$16.6B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$1.6B	$1.7B	$1.9B	$3.3B	$3.7B	$501M	$1.2B	$1.2B	$2.2B	$1.7B	$2.5B
	$5.6B	$5.6B	$5.8B	$6.7B	$11.5B	$12.9B	$1.3B	$4.4B	$4.8B	$4.9B	$3.4B	$4.8B
Net Margin	6.2%	6.3%	6.3%	7.4%	11.5%	13.3%	1.6%	6.0%	6.7%	7.4%	5.5%	8.3%
	$2.10	$6.56	$6.76	$7.81	$13.26	$14.75	$1.55	$5.14	$5.53	$5.64	$3.88	$5.38
Diluted EPS	$2.10	$6.56	$6.75	$7.80	$13.20	$14.68	$1.55	$5.14	$5.53	$5.64	$3.88	$5.38
Weighted Avg Basic	—	849M	855M	859M	871M	874M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	850M	856M	860M	875M	878M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$88.7B

$91.1B

$91.0B

$100.3B

$97.3B

$84.6B

$74.1B

$71.9B

$65.9B

$61.6B

$58.4B

—

$20.3B

$17.9B

$14.7B

$14.8B

$14.5B

$14.4B

Gross Margin

-20.2%

---

24.0%

24.2%

20.4%

22.3%

23.6%

24.6%

—

$3.7B

$3.6B

$3.4B

$3.2B

$3.0B

$2.7B

$2.4B

$2.2B

$2.3B

$2.2B

$2.1B

Total Operating Expenses

—

$80.8B

$82.6B

$81.8B

$87.2B

$84.5B

—

$5.3B

$7.9B

$8.5B

$9.1B

$13.1B

$12.8B

$7.7B

$7.8B

$7.0B

$7.5B

$7.7B

EBIT

$5.3B

$8.2B

$8.5B

$9.1B

$13.1B

$12.8B

$7.7B

$7.8B

$7.0B

$7.5B

$7.7B

EBITDA

$11.6B

$12.1B

$12.5B

$16.3B

$15.8B

$10.4B

$10.2B

$9.2B

$9.8B

$9.9B

$9.8B

Operating Margin

8.8%

8.9%

9.3%

10.1%

13.1%

13.2%

9.1%

10.5%

9.8%

11.3%

12.5%

13.1%

EBITDA Margin

13.1%

13.5%

13.3%

13.8%

16.2%

12.3%

13.7%

12.8%

14.9%

16.1%

16.7%

—

$785M

$704M

$694M

$701M

$653M

$605M

$453M

$381M

$341M

—

$7.2B

$7.4B

$8.6B

$14.8B

$16.6B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$1.6B

$1.7B

$1.9B

$3.3B

$3.7B

$501M

$1.2B

$2.2B

$1.7B

$2.5B

$5.6B

$5.8B

$6.7B

$11.5B

$12.9B

$1.3B

$4.4B

$4.8B

$4.9B

$3.4B

$4.8B

Net Margin

6.2%

6.3%

7.4%

11.5%

13.3%

1.6%

6.0%

6.7%

7.4%

5.5%

8.3%

$2.10

$6.56

$6.76

$7.81

$13.26

$14.75

$1.55

$5.14

$5.53

$5.64

$3.88

$5.38

Diluted EPS

$2.10

$6.56

$6.75

$7.80

$13.20

$14.68

$1.55

$5.14

$5.53

$5.64

$3.88

$5.38

Weighted Avg Basic

—

849M

855M

859M

871M

874M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

850M

856M

860M

875M

878M

—

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC Do?

United Parcel Service, Inc. provides letter and package delivery, transportation, logistics, and related services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States. The International Package segment provides guaranteed day and time-definite international shipping services in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment offers guaranteed time-definite express options. The company also provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and post-sales, and mail and consulting services in approximately 200 countries and territories. In addition, it offers truckload brokerage services; supply chain solutions to the healthcare and life sciences industry; shipping, visibility, and billing technologies; and financial and insurance services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 121,000 package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles; and owns 59,000 containers that are used to transport cargo in its aircraft. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Transportation industry. The company is led by CEO Carol B. Tomé and employs approximately 536,000 people, headquartered in Wilmington, Georgia. With a market capitalization of $83.2B, UPS is one of the prominent companies in the Industrials sector.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.0/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.UPS ranks #1,341 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC ranks #213 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

UPS Stock Price and 52-Week Range

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) currently trades at $101.56. The stock lost $0.08 (0.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for UPS is $122.41, which means the stock is currently trading -17.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $82.00, putting the stock 23.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 2.1M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is UPS Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) carries a value factor score of 48/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 14.88x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 47%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 5.27x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.94x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, UPS trades at 7.14x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, UPS's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) earns a quality factor score of 65/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 34.3%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 7.6% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC reports gross margins of -20.2%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 8.8% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 6.2%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at 10.0% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

UPS Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 145.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.22x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $23.59B. Cash and equivalents stand at $5.89B.

UPS has a beta of 0.84, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC is 69/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC reported revenue of $88.66B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.10. Net income for the quarter was $5.57B. Gross margin was -20.2%. Operating income came in at $5.29B.

In Q4 2025, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC reported revenue of $24.48B. Net income for the quarter was $1.79B. Gross margin was -20.2%.

In FY 2025, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC reported revenue of $88.66B and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.56. Net income for the quarter was $5.57B. Operating income came in at $7.87B.

In Q3 2025, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC reported revenue of $21.41B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.55. Net income for the quarter was $1.31B. Operating income came in at $1.80B.

Over the past 8 quarters, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $42.77B to $88.66B. Investors analyzing UPS stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

UPS Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) currently pays a dividend yield of 7.8%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in UPS stock would generate approximately $$784.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 6.2% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

UPS Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) has a momentum factor score of 44/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 29/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 26/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

UPS vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) ranks #213 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places UPS in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing UPS against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full UPS vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

UPS Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy UPS? — Investment Thesis Summary

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 65/100 indicates above-average profitability and business fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 69/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on UPS stock.

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