UPS Ranks 131st in U.S. Trading Activity as Volume Dips 23.77 Despite 0.62 Price Rise Amid Amazon Exit and Tariff Pressures

On August 4, 2025, United Parcel Service (UPS) closed at $85.55, up 0.62%, with a trading volume of 7.15 million shares, a 23.77% decline from the previous day’s volume. The stock ranked 131st in trading activity among U.S. equities. Recent developments highlight operational challenges, including a projected loss of half its Amazon-related business by mid-2026, as per Bank of America analysts. UPS also reported Q2 2025 earnings that fell short of profit expectations, citing tariff pressures and economic uncertainty as key headwinds.

Analysts note that tariffs are significantly impacting UPS’s profitability, particularly in small-to-medium business segments and international trade lanes. The company’s adjusted operating margin for Q2 dropped to 8.8% from the guided 9.3%, underscoring margin compression. Management has deferred full-year guidance, citing unpredictable trade dynamics. Cost-cutting initiatives are now central to the turnaround strategy, though dividend sustainability remains under scrutiny amid reduced free cash flow projections.

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