UPS Shares Surge 38% in Volume but Drop 0.4% as Automation-Driven Restructuring Hits 128th Liquidity Rank

On August 11, 2025, United (UPS) traded at a volume of 0.75 billion shares, a 38.37% increase from the prior day, ranking 128th in market liquidity. The stock closed down 0.42% amid ongoing operational restructuring.

UPS announced the closure of three parcel distribution facilities in Dallas, Wilmington, and Pocahontas as part of a broader network reconfiguration. The company plans to eliminate 200 sortation centers over five years, prioritizing automation and capacity optimization. Layoffs have affected 62 workers in Dallas and 177 in New Orleans, with voluntary separation packages offered to reduce workforce by 20,000. While UPS emphasizes improved productivity through automation, the cuts signal a strategic pivot away from low-margin operations and toward high-margin business streams.

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