Bernstein Lifts UPS (UPS) Price Target on Margin Improvement Outlook

Group 1 - United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is recognized as one of the 13 best dividend stocks, offering a yield over 6% [1] - Bernstein analyst David Vernon raised UPS's price target to $125 from $122, citing improved margin outlook and an expectation for growth in higher-return markets [2] - UPS shares experienced a nearly 20% decline in 2025, resulting in a high dividend yield of 6% and a dividend payout ratio of approximately 98%, raising concerns about dividend sustainability [3] Group 2 - UPS has maintained or increased its dividend annually since going public in 1999, emphasizing its commitment to dividends as a core principle [3] - The company is restructuring its business model, including reducing reliance on lower-margin Amazon volume, which is expected to improve the payout ratio as earnings recover [3] - Analysts project earnings per share to increase by about 4% in 2026 and 11% in 2027, contingent on the successful execution of UPS's strategic plans [3]