UPS Shares Rise 1.3% on Labor Pact But Rank 171st in $640M Trading Volume

On August 12, 2025, United (UPS) rose 1.30%, with a trading volume of $0.64 billion, ranking 171st in the market. The stock’s performance followed a mix of sector-specific developments affecting its logistics operations.

UPS avoided a potential strike by the Teamsters union at its largest air hub, though the union continued to criticize its buyout programs. This resolution reduces immediate labor disruption risks, potentially stabilizing operations during a critical period. However, ongoing tensions over workforce restructuring could resurface as a concern.

Industry trends suggest US-bound ocean cargo volumes may decline by 5% in 2025 due to rising tariffs, according to the National Retail Federation. This could weigh on UPS’s international shipping segments as trade barriers curb cross-border demand. Meanwhile, cargo theft in the first half of 2025 increased by 10%, raising security concerns that may necessitate costlier operational adjustments.

Competitive pressures intensified as the US Postal Service reported a $3.1 billion loss ahead of its new leadership. The loss, attributed to stamp price hikes and delivery delays, highlights vulnerabilities in the broader delivery sector. UPS’s market position as a dominant player may be tested if customer dissatisfaction shifts toward alternative providers.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day yielded a $2,340 profit from 2022 to the present. However, the approach faced a -15.3% maximum drawdown on October 27, 2022, underscoring its volatility despite short-term gains.