Carmel Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS – Free Report) by 22.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 14,691 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,732 shares during the period. United Parcel Service accounts for about 0.8% of Carmel Capital Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position. Carmel Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $2,003,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. TruNorth Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Parcel Service in the second quarter worth $28,000. Riverview Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Centerpoint Advisors LLC raised 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 worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 175 shares in the last quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC raised its stake 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 worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Finally, PSI Advisors LLC raised its stake in United Parcel Service by 408.2% in the third quarter. PSI Advisors LLC now owns 249 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.26% of the company’s stock.
United Parcel Service Trading Down 1.2 %
Shares of United Parcel Service stock opened at $132.49 on Friday. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 12-month low of $123.12 and a 12-month high of $163.82. The stock has a market cap of $113.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.01, a PEG ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $132.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $135.29.
United Parcel Service Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 5th. Investors of record on Monday, November 18th will be paid a $1.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 18th. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.92%. United Parcel Service’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 98.49%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
UPS has been the subject of a number of research reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on United Parcel Service from $134.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 10th. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $132.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. TD Cowen started coverage on shares of United Parcel Service in a research note on Thursday, August 22nd. They issued a “hold” rating and a $144.00 price target on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of United Parcel Service from $140.00 to $139.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, Citigroup began coverage on United Parcel Service in a research report on Wednesday, October 9th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $162.00 target price on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $151.71.
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United Parcel Service 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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