<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p><u>United Parcel Service (UPS)</u> stock has decreased by 11.7% over the past 5 trading days. This recent decline reflects renewed worries regarding its network reconfiguration, shifts in Amazon volume, and margin pressures.</p><p>However, significant dips like this frequently raise a more challenging question: is the weakness a temporary issue, or does it indicate deeper problems in the business model?</p><p>Before evaluating its downturn resilience, let’s examine where United Parcel Service is currently positioned.</p><ul><li><strong>Size</strong>: United Parcel Service is a $87 Billion company with $89 Billion in revenue, currently trading at $102.36.</li><li><strong>Fundamentals</strong>: It has experienced a 12-month revenue growth of -2.6% and an operating margin of 8.9%.</li><li><strong>Liquidity</strong>: The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 and a cash-to-assets ratio of 0.08.</li><li><strong>Valuation</strong>: United Parcel Service stock is presently trading at a P/E multiple of 15.6 and a P/EBIT multiple of 10.6.</li></ul><p>These metrics indicate a Weak operational performance, coupled with a Low valuation, resulting in the stock being Fairly Priced. For more information, refer to <u>Buy or Sell UPS Stock</u></p><p>This raises a key consideration for investors concerned about this decline: how resilient is UPS stock if the markets decline further? This is where our downturn resilience framework becomes relevant. Suppose UPS stock falls another 20-30% to $72 — can investors manage to hold on? It turns out, the stock experienced an impact slightly worse than the S&amp;P 500 index during several economic downturns, based on (a) the magnitude of the stock’s decline and (b) the speed of its recovery. Below, we take a closer look at each of these downturns.</p><h3>2022 Inflation Shock</h3><ul><li>UPS stock dropped 41.9% from a peak of $232.11 on 2 February 2022 to $134.83 on 27 October 2023, compared to a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&amp;P 500.</li><li>The stock has yet to return to its pre-Crisis high.</li><li>The highest it has reached since that time is $162.94 on 17 December 2023, and it currently trades at $102.36.</li></ul><h3>2020 COVID Pandemic</h3><ul><li>UPS stock declined by 27.4% from a peak of $118.61 on 16 January 2020 to $86.17 on 12 March 2020, against a peak-to-trough decline of 33.9% for the S&amp;P 500.</li><li>Nevertheless, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 15 July 2020.</li></ul><h3>2018 Correction</h3><ul><li>UPS stock plummeted 33.0% from a peak of $134.09 on 12 January 2018 to $89.89 on 24 December 2018, compared to a peak-to-trough decline of 19.8% for the S&amp;P 500.</li><li>Nevertheless, the stock fully regained its pre-Crisis peak by 30 July 2020. </li></ul><h3>2008 Global Financial Crisis</h3><ul><li>UPS stock dropped 51.1% from a peak of $78.37 on 8 August 2007 to $38.30 on 9 March 2009, compared to a peak-to-trough decline of 56.8% for the S&amp;P 500.</li><li>However, the stock completely recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 13 March 2012.</li></ul><p>Feeling anxious about UPS stock? Consider a portfolio approach.</p><h2>Portfolios Are The Smarter Way To Invest</h2><p>Individual stocks can fluctuate significantly, but remaining invested is crucial. A well-constructed portfolio supports you in staying invested, capturing growth, and mitigating the impacts of individual stock movements.</p><p>Why settle for average market returns? The Trefis<strong> </strong><strong><u>High Quality (HQ) Portfolio</u></strong> invests in a diverse selection of 30 stocks that have collectively provided greater upside with less volatility compared to the broader indices. Discover the methodology behind these smoother, higher returns by reviewing the <u>HQ Portfolio performance data</u>.</p></div></div>

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<p>United Parcel Service (UPS) stock has dropped 11.7% in the last 5 trading days due to concerns over network reconfiguration and margin pressures. Currently valued at $87 billion with a revenue of $89 billion, UPS has a P/E ratio of 15.6 and an operating margin of 8.9%. The stock's performance has been weaker than the S&P 500 during past downturns, raising questions about its resilience. Investors are advised to consider a diversified portfolio approach to mitigate risks associated with individual stock fluctuations.</p>

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