For the quarter ended December 2023, United Parcel Service (UPS) reported revenue of $24.92 billion, down 7.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.47, compared to $3.62 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $25.31 billion, representing a surprise of -1.54%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.23%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.44.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings ...

United Parcel Service (UPS -7.70%) failed to deliver for investors this earnings season, and the stock is trading off as a result. Shares of UPS opened down 8% on Tuesday on weak revenue and tepid guidance for 2024.Weakness across the boardUPS came into earnings season under a lot of scrutiny. As 2023 progressed investors grew increasingly concerned about the strength of the economy, and with it shipping volumes. The company's quarterly results and outlook did little to ease those concerns.UPS earned $2.47 ...

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) layoffs are coming for the delivery company’s employees in 2024 after the company reported lackluster earnings on Tuesday.The United Parcel Service layoffs will result in the company cutting 12,000 jobs after it saw package volume decrease during its previous quarter. That includes both 7.4% domestic and 8.3% international shipping declines.The UPS layoffs are part of the company’s effort to adjust its resources for a better 2024. The job cuts will also help it reduce spendi ...

Key TakeawaysUnited Parcel Service's (UPS) fourth-quarter results were weighed down by lower shipping volumes and additional charges.Net income was more than halved to $1.61 billion.A $512 million charge shaved off 60 cents per share from earningsFourth quarter revenue declined 7.8% to $24.9 billionUnited Parcel Service's (UPS) fourth-quarter results were weighed down by lower shipping volumes and additional charges. The company's shares fell more than 6% in pre-market trading.Net income fell 54% compared t ...

Topline UPS plans to reduce its workforce by some 12,000 employees, the shipping giant announced on its fourth quarter earnings call Tuesday after it fell short of expectations at the end of last year.Reducing the workforce will save the shipping giant about $1 billion. AP/LM Otero Key FactsThe reduction in employees will save the company about $1 billion, CEO Carol Tomé said on the Tuesday company earnings call, according to multiple reports. This is a breaking story and will be updated. Further Reading ...

United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE: UPS) says it will lower its headcount by more than 2.0%. Shares of the shipping company are trading sharply in the red at writing.How many employees will be laid off?Copy link to sectionThe company based out of Atlanta, Georgia will lay off about 12,000 of its employees in total. Carol Tome – the chief executive of United Parcel Service expects the move to deliver some $1.0 billion in savings.The news arrives months after UPS reached a deal with Teamsters – a labour union th ...

Core Viewpoint - United Parcel Service (UPS) reported a mixed Q4 performance with revenue weakness and lower-than-expected guidance for 2024, leading to bearish analyst sentiment and a significant drop in stock price [2][3][4] Financial Performance - Q4 revenue was $24.9 billion, reflecting a sequential increase due to seasonal strength but a 7.8% decline year-over-year, missing consensus by 170 basis points [3] - The US Domestic segment revenue fell by 7.3% due to a 7.4% decline in volume, while the International segment decreased by 6.1% on an 8.3% contraction in volume [3] - The adjusted consolidated operating margin improved to 11.2% in Q4 but is down nearly 32% year-over-year, with only marginal strength expected in 2024 [3][4] Guidance and Analyst Sentiment - UPS guided for growth in 2024, but significantly below analyst forecasts, leading to a 7% drop in premarket trading [4] - Analysts are resetting expectations for the company, which may create headwinds for the stock in the upcoming quarters [4][5] - Despite a bearish sentiment trend, some analysts had recently boosted price targets for UPS before the Q4 report [5] Technical Outlook - The technical outlook for UPS stock is bearish, with significant resistance confirmed at current levels, suggesting potential further declines [7] - The stock's high yield of over 4.15% is noted, but its relatively high valuation may hinder price recovery in the first half of the year [7] Market Position - UPS is currently rated as a "Hold" among analysts, with several top-rated analysts identifying five other stocks as better investment opportunities [8]

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A United Parcel Service truck searches for a house driving along the coast of Cape Cod on July 24, 2023 in Orleans, Massachusetts.UPS fell short of Wall Street revenue estimates Tuesday, reporting drops in shipping volume, both internationally and domestically, in its fourth-quarter earnings report. Shares of the package giant dipped nearly 7% in premarket trading.Here's how the company performed compared to Wall Street estimates:Adjusted earnings: $2.47 vs. $2.46 per share expected, according to LSEG, form ...

UPS (NYSE: UPS) stock price plunged by more than 5% in the pre-market after the company published a weak guidance. The shares crashed to a low of $150, the lowest level since November 28 last year. They have pulled back by almost 9% from their highest point this year and by 21% from their highest point in 2023.UPS, one of the biggest shipping companies in the world, announced a mixed financial report. In a statement, the company said that its revenue dropped by 7.8% to $24.9 billion. Its operating profit al ...