Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 2,413 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $329,000.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. TruNorth Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Riverview Trust Co acquired a new position in United Parcel Service during the second quarter worth about $32,000. Centerpoint Advisors LLC increased its holdings in United Parcel Service by 291.7% in the second quarter. Centerpoint Advisors LLC now owns 235 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 175 shares in the last quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service by 168.5% during the 2nd quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC now owns 247 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 155 shares during the period. Finally, PSI Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service by 408.2% during the 3rd quarter. PSI Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.
United Parcel Service Stock Down 0.7 %
UPS opened at $137.43 on Friday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12 month low of $123.12 and a 12 month high of $163.82. The business has a 50-day moving average of $130.89 and a two-hundred day moving average of $135.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $117.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 0.99.
United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 5th. Investors of record on Monday, August 19th were given a $1.63 dividend. This represents a $6.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 19th. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 106.36%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts recently weighed in on UPS shares. Bank of America raised their price objective on United Parcel Service from $132.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Evercore ISI lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $138.00 to $141.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 22nd. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on shares of United Parcel Service from $169.00 to $155.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 24th. Citigroup began coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, October 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $162.00 target price for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $134.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 10th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $151.43.
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United Parcel Service Company Profile
United Parcel Service, Inc, a package delivery company, provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of express letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.
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