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UPS stock touches 52-week low at $123.09 amid market challenges

Published 20/12/2024, 03:04 am
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United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) stock has reached a 52-week low, dipping to $123.09, as the logistics giant grapples with a challenging market environment. Despite the downturn, the company maintains a robust 5.27% dividend yield and has raised dividends for 15 consecutive years, according to InvestingPro data. This latest price level reflects a significant downturn from previous performance, with the company experiencing a 1-year change of -21.5%. The decline in UPS stock comes amidst broader economic concerns that have impacted the shipping and logistics sector, including rising operational costs and a competitive landscape that continues to evolve with the increasing demand for e-commerce delivery solutions. With a market cap of $105 billion and an EBITDA of $12 billion, UPS maintains solid fundamentals. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently undervalued, with analysts setting price targets ranging from $100 to $185. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring UPS's strategies to navigate these headwinds as the company aims to rebound from this trough in its stock price. Get the complete analysis with InvestingPro's comprehensive Research Report, available for UPS and 1,400+ other stocks.

In other recent news, United Parcel Service (UPS) has seen significant developments. BMO Capital Markets has upgraded UPS from Market Perform to Outperform, despite reducing the price target to $150 from $155. The firm's 2025 Outlook Report recognized potential growth drivers for UPS, such as easing inflationary pressures and benefits from cost reduction initiatives. This comes as UPS reported a 5.6% year-over-year increase in consolidated revenue, reaching $22.2 billion in the third quarter, and a 22.8% rise in consolidated operating profit to $2 billion. However, UPS also agreed to a $45 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over charges related to its UPS Freight business unit. Analyst firms TD Cowen and Jefferies provided varying assessments, with the former maintaining a hold rating and the latter raising its price target to $160. Furthermore, UPS announced the acquisition of Frigo-Trans to enhance its healthcare logistics capabilities. These are the recent developments at UPS.

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