Witnessing a 0.65% surge on the chart, United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) opened at $150.96, presenting a brand-new opportunity for investors. The stock displayed a range of movements throughout the day, reaching a high of $151.24 and a low of $149.935 before settling at $149.77 at close. With a 52-week range of $133.68-$197.80, UPS is an attractive option for those looking to invest in the Industrials Sector.
Despite a decrease in EPS this year by -31.66%, UPS has shown promising sales growth of 8.62% over the past five years. Its Annual Earnings per share during that period were 18.66%. The organization currently has a market capitalization of $128.43 billion, with shares outstanding totaling $724.80 million and a float of $723.05 million. The stock’s 50-day Moving Average is recorded at $149.84, while the 200-day Moving Average stands at $171.71.
Analyzing the efficiency of the company, which boasts a total of 536,000 employees, UPS generated $186,631 per worker during the last fiscal year. Its income per employee amounted to $21,545. The stock had a Receivables turnover of 7.77 and a Total Asset turnover of 1.42. In terms of profitability, the company’s gross margin was +20.07, operating margin was +12.96, and Pretax Margin stood at +14.82.
Investors have been closely observing the behavior of major stakeholders in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, United Parcel Service, Inc. has an insider ownership of 15.13% and institutional ownership of 60.66%. Recent insider trades include the sale of 22,825 shares by the President of US Operations on August 16, totaling a value of $3,919,052 and impacting insider ownership by 1. Prior to that, the CHF Crp Aff, Com & Sustain Off sold 14,617 shares on February 21, with a value of $2,604,143, resulting in a total insider ownership of 0.
In the most recent quarter figures announced on September 29, 2023, UPS reported earnings per share of $1.57, surpassing the consensus outlook of $1.52 by $0.05. The company achieved a net margin of +11.54 and a return on equity of 67.85. Analysts anticipate earnings of $1.98 per share in the next fiscal year.
While UPS has experienced a decrease of -31.66% in EPS for the current 12-month fiscal period, analysts predict it will reach 9.66 in the upcoming year. Looking ahead, market experts forecast a decrease of -4.75% in the company’s EPS over the next five years, in comparison to the impressive 18.66% growth achieved over the previous five years.
Key performance indicators for UPS show a Quick Ratio of 1.22 in the last reported quarter. The stock has an Average True Range (ATR) of 2.98 and a PE Ratio of $15.25. Its Beta score is 1.09, further establishing its stability. Notably, the price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months is 1.38, while the price to free cash flow for the same period is 23.10.
Taking a closer look at EPS, United Parcel Service, Inc.’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) for the trailing twelve months is 9.89. Analysts predict it will reach 2.54 in the next quarter, and 9.66 one year from today.
In terms of trading volume, UPS demonstrated improvement with 3.5 million shares traded in the last five days, compared to 3.4 million shares traded a year ago. The stock’s Stochastic %D for the previous nine days was recorded at 95.93%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 2.86.
Over the previous 100 days, United Parcel Service, Inc.’s Raw Stochastic average is 28.79%, indicating a significant decrease in contrast to 96.67% over the last two weeks. The stock’s historic volatility in the past 14 days was 20.70%, lower than the 21.22% volatility in the past 100 days.
UPS presents an enticing opportunity for investors, with its recent opening of $150.96. The stock’s movements throughout the day showcased a strong trading range. With a history of solid sales growth and the potential for future earnings, UPS is poised to reward investors. However, it’s important to keep an eye on the company’s EPS, as it has experienced a recent decrease. The industry landscape and stakeholder behavior should also be taken into consideration. As always, potential investors should conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions.
