<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Adams Asset Advisors LLC cut its holdings in shares of  United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS - Free Report) by 23.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 39,333 shares of the transportation company's stock after selling 12,147 shares during the quarter. Adams Asset Advisors LLC's holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $3,285,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.</p><div><p><span></span><span>Get <strong>United Parcel Service</strong> alerts:</span></p></div><ul><li>3 Dividend Growth Stocks Analysts Are Upgrading for 2026</li></ul><p>A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd increased its holdings in shares of  United Parcel Service by 110.1% in the second quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 250 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the last quarter.  Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of  United Parcel Service during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000.  Saudi Central Bank bought a new stake in shares of  United Parcel Service during the 1st quarter worth about $32,000.  Flaharty Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in  United Parcel Service in the 1st quarter valued at about $33,000.  Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in  United Parcel Service in the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors own  60.26% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><p>Several research firms recently weighed in on UPS. Stephens raised United Parcel Service to a &#34;hold&#34; rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Citigroup increased their price objective on United Parcel Service from $112.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on United Parcel Service from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Parcel Service from a &#34;sell&#34; rating to a &#34;hold&#34; rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of United Parcel Service from $110.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research report on Tuesday. One analyst  has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned  a Hold rating and four have issued  a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, United Parcel Service currently has a consensus rating of &#34;Hold&#34; and a consensus target price of $110.09.</p><ul><li>UPS: From Discount to Delivery—Why Analysts May Turn Bullish</li></ul><p><b>Read Our Latest Analysis on UPS</b></p><h2>United Parcel Service Stock Performance</h2><p>NYSE UPS opened at $101.93 on Friday. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $93.97 and its 200 day simple moving average is $92.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $86.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. United Parcel Service, Inc. has a 1 year low of $82.00 and a 1 year high of $136.99. </p><ul><li>Wayfair: A Way Good Stock to Buy and Hold for 2026</li></ul><p>United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.43. United Parcel Service had a return on equity of 40.07% and a net margin of 6.15%.The business had revenue of $21.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.94 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.76 earnings per share. United Parcel Service's revenue was down 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year.  As a group, research analysts expect that  United Parcel Service, Inc. will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. </p><h2>United Parcel Service Announces Dividend</h2><p>The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th were given a $1.64 dividend. This represents a $6.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. United Parcel Service's dividend payout ratio  is 101.39%. </p><h2>United Parcel Service Company Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>United Parcel Service <span>NYSE: UPS<span></span></span> is a global package delivery and supply chain management company that provides a broad range of transportation, logistics and e-commerce services. Its core business centers on small-package delivery and last-mile distribution for business and individual customers, supported by a network of ground transportation, air cargo operations (UPS Airlines) and sorting facilities. In addition to parcel delivery, UPS offers freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage and reverse-logistics solutions designed to support domestic and international commerce.  </p><p>The company traces its roots to 1907 when it began as a small messenger service in the United States and later evolved into the United Parcel Service.</p><h2>Recommended Stories</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than United Parcel Service</li><li>Biggest Stock Losers - Today’s Biggest Percentage Decliners</li><li>Nike Beats on Earnings But Struggles in China and Faces Tariffs</li><li>Top Stocks Investing in 5G Technology</li><li>Is the AI Boom a Bubble? 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<p>Adams Asset Advisors LLC reduced its stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. by 23.6% in Q3, owning 39,333 shares worth $3.29 million. Analysts have mixed ratings on UPS, with a consensus "Hold" rating and a target price of $110.09. UPS reported Q3 earnings of $1.74 per share, beating estimates, with revenue of $21.42 billion. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.64 per share.</p>

Adams Asset Advisors LLC Has $3.29 Million Stake in United Parcel Service, Inc. $UPS