UPS Shares Trade at 141st in Market Activity as Analysts Diverge and Institutional Buyers Step In

On September 5, 2025, United Parcel Service (UPS) traded with a volume of $0.73 billion, ranking 141st in market activity. The stock closed higher by 0.66% amid mixed analyst activity and institutional positioning shifts.

Analyst coverage highlighted divergent views, with Redburn Atlantic lowering its price target to $117 and Oppenheimer adjusting to $100, while Truist Financial maintained a "buy" rating. Institutional investors showed renewed interest, with Brighton Jones LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers increasing holdings by 63.8% and 6.1%, respectively. Insider transactions also drew attention, as directors William R. Johnson and Christiana Smith Shi purchased shares totaling $476,585, signaling confidence in the company’s near-term prospects.

UPS’s financials remain under scrutiny following a recent quarterly report showing $1.55 earnings per share, slightly below estimates. Despite a 2.7% revenue decline year-over-year, the firm’s 7.8% dividend yield and strong liquidity position continue to attract income-focused investors. The stock’s beta of 1.08 indicates moderate volatility relative to the market, while its 200-day moving average of $100.50 suggests a potential support level.

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