United Parcel Service Past Earnings Performance
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United Parcel Service's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.1%, while the Logistics industry saw earnings growing at 3.7% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0% per year. United Parcel Service's return on equity is 34.7%, and it has net margins of 6.1%.
Key information
-2.07%
Earnings growth rate
-1.61%
EPS growth rate
| Logistics Industry Growth | 19.04% |
| Revenue growth rate | -0.0039% |
| Return on equity | 34.72% |
| Net Margin | 6.15% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
United Parcel Service, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 21%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Oct 31
UPS Is A Classic Value Trap
Oct 24Weekly Picks: 💻 A Hedge Against US Government Shutdown And 2 More Picks
Oct 21
Finding The True Value Of A Logistics Powerhouse
Our initial price target for United Parcel Service is set at $95.21. We believe in a cautious approach in our analysis as UPS has been clouded with sustainability issues, higher costs, and internal headwinds.United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$106 Price Target
Jul 31
United Parcel Service's (NYSE:UPS) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jun 24Are Investors Undervaluing United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) By 41%?
May 27Here's Why Shareholders Should Examine United Parcel Service, Inc.'s (NYSE:UPS) CEO Compensation Package More Closely
May 01Sentiment Still Eluding United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)
Apr 24UPS: Recession Risk Might Already Be Reflected In The Stock Price
Apr 22Network Reconfiguration And Healthcare Expansion Will Drive Efficiency
UPS's efficiency initiatives and network reconfiguration are expected to drive significant cost savings, expanding margins and improving earnings.UPS: The Company Is Being Hit From Multiple Angles
Mar 11UPS Cuts Amazon Deal: Short-Term Pain For Long-Term Gain
Feb 13United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Feb 09UPS: One Of The Easiest Shorts In 2025
Feb 06Wall Street Lunch: GDP Falls Short Of Consensus
Jan 30UPS Looks To Be Nearing Turnaround Territory
Jan 24Does United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 30UPS: The Whole Package For Value Investors
Dec 24UPS Is An Excellent Company
Dec 15An Intrinsic Calculation For United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued
Dec 13UPS: How I'm Grabbing More Yield
Nov 15Investors Can Find Comfort In United Parcel Service's (NYSE:UPS) Earnings Quality
Nov 13UPS Q3 Earnings Preview: Volume Mix And Recent Acquisitions Should Be In Focus
Oct 21UPS's Huge Free Cash Backs Its Leading Dividend
Oct 15UPS Has Too Much To Prove To Be A Buy
Oct 05Recent Struggles Of UPS Stock May Be A Good Opportunity For Income Investors
Sep 27United Parcel Service: I Love The Truck, But I Want A Better Price
Aug 27United Parcel Service Is A Buy Now
Jul 31UPS: A Nearly 5% Yielding A-Rated Strong Buy For This Overvalued Market
Jul 22United Parcel Service: Good Risk/Reward In The Long Run
Jul 13United Parcel Service: Buying Shares While It Is On The 'Operating Table'
Jun 12United Parcel Service Offers Good Long-Term Value
Jun 03Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How United Parcel Service makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | 89,483 | 5,502 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 90,313 | 5,730 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 90,910 | 5,856 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 91,070 | 5,782 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 90,686 | 5,666 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 89,502 | 5,254 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 89,739 | 5,926 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 90,958 | 6,708 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 93,074 | 8,556 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 96,174 | 10,013 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 98,885 | 10,781 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 100,338 | 11,548 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 101,076 | 11,188 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 100,099 | 10,933 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 98,757 | 10,760 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 97,287 | 12,890 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 94,412 | 6,450 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 92,466 | 6,078 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 89,501 | 5,170 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 84,628 | 1,343 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 80,300 | 4,584 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 77,380 | 4,377 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 74,969 | 4,294 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 74,094 | 4,440 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 73,374 | 4,999 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 72,500 | 4,757 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 71,908 | 4,557 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 71,861 | 4,791 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 70,988 | 5,434 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 69,717 | 5,185 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 68,188 | 5,084 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 66,585 | 4,905 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 64,541 | 3,570 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 63,296 | 3,581 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 61,998 | 3,466 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 61,610 | 3,422 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 60,029 | 5,001 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 59,338 | 4,988 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 58,804 | 4,949 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 58,363 | 4,844 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 58,204 | 3,966 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 58,257 | 3,923 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 58,430 | 3,147 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 58,232 | 3,032 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: UPS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: UPS's current net profit margins (6.1%) are lower than last year (6.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: UPS's earnings have declined by 2.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: UPS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: UPS had negative earnings growth (-2.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Logistics industry average (1.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst UPS's Return on Equity (34.72%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/02 16:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
United Parcel Service, Inc. is covered by 48 analysts. 27 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Will Chien | Accountability Research Corporation |
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Brandon Oglenski | Barclays |