Should I buy United Parcel Service (UPS) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 81% of its targets hit on this sector (210 calls tested). It aims for $115 (+21 %), call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027 (6 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on United Parcel Service
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 59 % | +8.5 % | 17 | $106 +12% |
| Wells Fargo | 36 % | +7.4 % | 22 | $110 +16% |
| UBS | 48 % | +4.5 % | 25 | $124 +31% |
| Raymond James | 42 % | +1.5 % | 26 | $130 +37% |
| B of A Securities | 40 % | -0.9 % | 15 | $81 -15% |
| Berenberg | 50 % | -1.9 % | 10 | $200 +111% |
| Oppenheimer | 37 % | -2.0 % | 19 | $117 +23% |
| Stifel | 27 % | -2.2 % | 22 | $115 +21% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $117, i.e. +23% from the current price ($95).
- The most reliable firm on UPS, Truist Securities (67% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $115 (call made on October 7, 2026, maturing on October 7, 2027) (+21%) in its most recent call, and $120 (call made on October 29, 2025, maturing on October 29, 2026) (+27%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 7 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (6.0% yield), raised for 16 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~18) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 4 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on UPS
Median target $117 (+23%) · 12 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in United Parcel Service now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 58% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $117 (+23%), and Truist Securities (most reliable on UPS, 67%) targets $115. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~18). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in United Parcel Service?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($117) is still +23% above the current price ($95) (most reliable on UPS: Truist Securities, 67%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is United Parcel Service still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($95) and its estimated value: analysts target $117 on median (+23%), with 58% buys (most reliable on UPS: Truist Securities, 67%). Cross-check with their real reliability on UPS and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying UPS?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 4 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full United Parcel Service profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).