The stock of United Parcel Service, Inc (UPS) has seen a 1.78% increase in the past week, with a 0.08% gain in the past month, and a 7.54% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.86%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.81% for UPS. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 3.03% for UPS stock, with a simple moving average of -0.81% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) is above average at 20.80x. The 36-month beta value for UPS is also noteworthy at 0.97. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 13 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 4 rating it as “overweight,” 19 rating it as “hold,” and 1 rating it as “sell.”
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The public float for UPS is 731.26M, and at present, short sellers hold a 1.87% of that float. The average trading volume of UPS on November 26, 2024 was 3.95M shares.
UPS) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS) has surged by 2.02 when compared to previous closing price of 134.82, but the company has seen a 1.78% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2024-11-25 that NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against United Parcel Service, Inc. (“UPS” or the “Company”) (NYSE:UPS) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired UPS securities between January 30, 2024 to July 22, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until December 9, 2024 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Analysts’ Opinion of UPS
Barclays, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see UPS reach a price target of $120. The rating they have provided for UPS stocks is “Underweight” according to the report published on October 21st, 2024.
Citigroup gave a rating of “Buy” to UPS, setting the target price at $162 in the report published on October 09th of the current year.
UPS Trading at 3.30% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought UPS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -16.04% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.81%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.86%, as shares surge +1.63% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +6.69% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, UPS rose by +1.78%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -5.96% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $133.49. In addition, United Parcel Service, Inc saw -12.52% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at UPS starting from Brothers Norman M. Jr, who proposed sale 7,325 shares at the price of $138.57 back on Nov 25 ’24. After this action, Brothers Norman M. Jr now owns shares of United Parcel Service, Inc, valued at $1,015,010 using the latest closing price.
JOHNSON WILLIAM R, the Director of United Parcel Service, Inc, purchase 5,000 shares at $128.61 during a trade that took place back on Jul 25 ’24, which means that JOHNSON WILLIAM R is holding 5,160 shares at $643,034 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for UPS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.09 for the present operating margin
- 0.18 for the gross margin
The net margin for United Parcel Service, Inc stands at 0.06. The total capital return value is set at 0.15. Equity return is now at value 31.46, with 8.18 for asset returns.
Based on United Parcel Service, Inc (UPS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.57 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.41. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.34. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 9.59.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 13.15 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.65. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.52. The receivables turnover for the company is 9.85for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.33. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.14.
Conclusion
In summary, United Parcel Service, Inc (UPS) has had a mixed performance as of late. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some viewing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
