This has been an excellent year for the broader index as well as the industrial sector, with all-time highs across machinery companies and defense contractors. But package delivery giant United Parcel Service (UPS -0.84%) has been noticeably absent from the rally. It is down 20.1% year to date at the time of this writing, and 45.9% from its all-time high.Here's what's driving the sell-off and if the high-yield dividend stock is worth buying now. Higher interest rates have sparked a cyclical downturn in the ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about United Parcel Service (UPS) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.UPS currently has an average brokerage recommendati ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, LLP announces its investigation of whether certain directors and officers of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) breached their fiduciary duties to UPS and its shareholders. What can I do?   If you are a current UPS shareholder, you may have legal claims that may be brought on behalf of the company, against the company’s directors and officers. If you wish to discuss this notice or your legal rights, please contact lead analyst Jim Baker (jimb ...

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises United Parcel Service, Inc. ("UPS" or the "Company") (NYSE: UPS) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between January 30, 2024 and July 22, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). UPS investors have until December 9, 2024 to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. P ...

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) securities between January 30, 2024 and July 22, 2024. UPS is a multinational parcel delivery and supply chain management solutions company operating in more than 200 countries and territories.For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-600 ...

United Parcel Service (UPS) offers a current dividend yield of 4.8% compared with the industry’s 3.5%. The transportation company’s above-industry dividend yield is a huge positive for income-seeking investors. This highlights confidence in its cash flow and prospects.  Image Source: Zacks Investment Research UPS has hiked its dividend five times in the past five years. This is encouraging, as stocks with a strong year-over-year dividend growth history often offer a greater scope of capital appreciation tha ...

Trading on almost 18 times Wall Street estimates for earnings this year, and with a recent history of disappointing the market, United Parcel Service (UPS -0.83%) stock may seem expensive. Still, the company is highly likely to have passed an inflection point in its earnings in 2024. As such, UPS is less expensive than it might seem.UPS passes an inflection pointUPS earnings represent a tale of two halves in 2024. The first-half adjusted operating profit declined by 30.3% compared to the first half of 2023. ...

United Parcel Services (NYSE: UPS ) has finally seen some recovery across its top and bottom lines after nearly two years of underperformance, as all three segments experienced growth during the last quarterAs a finance enthusiast with years of experience in research, I am deeply engaged in studying diverse businesses, especially in the technology, industrial, and conglomerate sectors. I really like companies that have strong foundations and see them doing well in the long run. I enjoy writing about these b ...

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS ) is one of the world's largest package delivery company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, the company employs more than 500k full-time employees and operates a fleet of airlines and vehicles under the UPS brand. As ofWith over 7 years of experience in the buy-side, my investment philosophy is rooted in both fundamental bottom-up analysis and quantitative modelling. My forte lies in identifying perception gaps to capitalize on over-pessimism and excessive exubera ...

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