Should I buy United Parcel Service (UPS) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 75% of its targets hit on this sector (178 calls tested). It aims for $115 (+8.8 %), call made on July 30, 2026, maturing on July 30, 2027 (29 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 +0% |
| Wells Fargo | 36 % | +7.4 % | 22 | $110 +4% |
| UBS | 46 % | +4.4 % | 24 | $124 +17% |
| Raymond James | 42 % | +1.5 % | 26 | $130 +23% |
| B of A Securities | 46 % | +1.3 % | 13 | $81 -23% |
| Berenberg | 50 % | -1.9 % | 10 | $200 +89% |
| Oppenheimer | 37 % | -2.0 % | 19 | $117 +11% |
| Stifel | 27 % | -2.2 % | 22 | $115 +9% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $119, i.e. +12% from the current price ($106).
- The most reliable firm on UPS, Truist Securities (67% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $130 (call made on January 28, 2026, maturing on January 28, 2027) (+23%) in its most recent call, and $120 (call made on October 29, 2025, maturing on October 29, 2026) (+14%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 6 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 ~20) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 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 $119 (+12%) · 11 ratings · Hold 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: 55% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $119 (+12%), and Truist Securities (most reliable on UPS, 67%) targets $130. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~20). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in United Parcel Service?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($119) is still +12% above the current price ($106) (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 ($106) and its estimated value: analysts target $119 on median (+12%), with 55% 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 11 ratings, 4 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full United Parcel Service profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).