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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>316</td>
<td>951</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$198.2K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>584</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>67.1K</td>
<td>555</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$179.0K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>328</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>959</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROAD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 9267 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3964 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 135 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 316 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 951 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $198.2K, with a price of $793.0 per contract. There were 15536 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 67126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 555 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 329 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $179.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 19 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 1270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 316 contract(s) at a $252.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 328 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.4K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 1904 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROAD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $486.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $122 to $127.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.50%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $128 to $124 on July 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $126 to $114 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: United Parcel Service is strategically navigating a challenging economic landscape, focusing intensely on internal efficiencies and cost reduction to bolster profitability and deliver higher returns for investors.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRT#NASDAQ">KRT</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.40%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $28 to $31 on May 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Jan. 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 10, Karat Packaging announced it priced a secondary offering of 1.5 million shares at $27 per share.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPA#NYSE">CPA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.86%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Thomas Fitzgerald maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $145 to $130 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $145 to $130 on Aug. 8, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Copa Holdings is expected to post its second-quarter results on Aug. 6.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0707">CPA news</a> </li>
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11 analysts have shared their evaluations of United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $118.0, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $98.00. Highlighting a 9.17% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $129.91. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751486570_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of United Parcel Service by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Hoexter</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rick Paterson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Schneeberger</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J. Bruce Chan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bascome Majors</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fadi Chamoun</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lucas Servera</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christian Wetherbee</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ariel Rosa</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Tyler Brown</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to United Parcel Service. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of United Parcel Service compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for United Parcel Service's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of United Parcel Service's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on United Parcel Service analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About United Parcel Service</h2>
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
<h3>Financial Insights: United Parcel Service</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: United Parcel Service's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.74%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: United Parcel Service's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 5.51%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.33%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): United Parcel Service's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.71%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.63.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Deep Dive Into United Parcel Service Stock: Analyst Perspectives (11 Ratings)

United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) is strategically navigating a challenging economic landscape, focusing intensely on internal efficiencies and cost reduction to bolster profitability and deliver higher returns for investors.
Bank of America analyst Ken Hoexter reiterated the Buy rating on United Parcel Service on Wednesday, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a price forecast of $115</a>.
Hoexter described United Parcel Service as one of the three global integrators offering exposure to e-commerce growth, historically trading at mid-to-upper teens Price-to-Earnings (PE) multiples (previously low 20s), supported by mid-20s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) levels, though recent pressure has emerged.
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This particular target multiple reflects several key positive developments: the company is anticipated to have moved beyond its trough EPS, is actively concentrating on divesting low-margin operations, and is aggressively implementing measures to reduce its structural costs.
With its emphasis on pricing, e-commerce, and global sourcing, and its tendency to move in line with the broader economy, the analyst maintained a Buy rating, citing the company&#8217;s strong focus on cost and revenue management.
Despite this, Hoexter reduced second quarter of 2025, 2025, and 2026 EPS projections by 5%-8% to $1.52, $7.00, and $7.70, respectively, citing margin pressure from lost de minimis international express volumes, the phased removal of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) revenues by mid-2026, and a slow macro recovery.
Per Hoexter, United Parcel Service stock has stayed near the lower end of its 15x–21x historical range amid tariff impacts and Amazon volume declines, though the company continues cutting structural costs.
International margin forecast was lowered to 14.2% from 16%, as US-China volumes dropped more than expected; while other routes are helping, the lost lane was among the most profitable.
The removal of the de minimis rule and April tariff hikes drove a major volume drop.
Domestic margin was slightly adjusted to 7.3% from 7.4%, still in line with United Parcel Service&#8217;s view, reflecting mild operating leverage. Hoexter added that the broader demand environment remains subdued.
Hoexter noted that BofA&#8217;s Truck Shipper Survey Demand Indicator, closely correlated with ISM Manufacturing, remains near freight recession levels, with the latest reading at 54.9, just above the 54.2 average of past downturns in 2012, 2015, and 2019, and still below the 60 growth threshold.
The analyst highlighted that since the freight recession began in April 2022, the company&#8217;s shares have lagged, dropping 45%, compared to a 38% gain in the S&amp;P 500 and a 17% rise in FedEx.
Price Action: UPS shares are trading higher by 0.59% to $105.09 at last check Wednesday.
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AMZN

UPS Streamlines Operations, Cuts Costs For Higher Returns

UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $128 to $124.

UBS Maintains Buy on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $124

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FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) shares are moving lower Wednesday after the company issued soft guidance for the first quarter. Multiple analysts also cut price targets following the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46083842/fedex-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-shares-slide-on-soft-guidance">fourth-quarter results</a>.
Q4 Details: FedEx reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.07, beating the consensus estimate of $5.87. In addition, the company reported sales of $22.20 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $21.83 billion.
Q1 Outlook: FedEx sees adjusted earnings per share of $3.40 to $4.00, versus the consensus estimate of $4.15.
Competitor United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) may also be trading lower in sympathy with FedEx, as investors view the soft guidance as a potential sign of broader industry challenges. UPS isn&#8217;t due to report earnings until next month.
Analyst Changes: Following the earnings report, multiple analysts issued <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjAlaWEhY2OAxUJFFkFHY2EFcMQFnoECBgQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NWQwtY68qb5CbFcDU6hyi">price target adjustments</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa maintained a Buy rating on FedEx and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$267&nbsp;to&nbsp;$259.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Jason Seidl maintained a Buy rating on FedEx and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$310&nbsp;to&nbsp;$269.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan maintained a Buy rating on FedEx and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$329&nbsp;to&nbsp;$315.</li>
<li>Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintained a Positive rating on FedEx and raised the price target from&nbsp;$290&nbsp;to&nbsp;$295.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintained a Buy rating on FedEx and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$311&nbsp;to&nbsp;$297.</li>
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FDX Price Action: At the time of publication, FedEx Stock was down 3.41% at $221.70, according to data from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.benzinga.com/pro/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjv3bfFho2OAxWnEFkFHankK0oQFnoECCkQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xIsPvjIcIIsWev01-6zR2">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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FedEx Stock Is Trading Lower Wednesday: What's Going On?

Logistics and transportation giant FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) could provide a snapshot of the sector&#8217;s performance when it reports fourth-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market closes on Tuesday</a>.
Here's a look at the earnings estimates, what experts are saying ahead of the report, and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect FedEx to report fourth-quarter revenue of $21.84 billion, down from $22.1 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0623"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters, while missing estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect FedEx to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $5.87, up from $5.41 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has missed analyst estimates for earnings per share in three straight quarters, while beating estimates in six of the last 10 quarters overall.
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What Experts Are Saying: Investors are closely watching FedEx, which previously missed EPS estimates and provided weak guidance.
"The combination of the earnings shortfall and downgraded guidance spooked investors, dragging shares down over 10% in the days following the release," Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist Jay Woods said in a weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter</a>.
Woods said the loss of a USPS contract contributed to weakened demand and the slashed full-year outlook. Shares also fell after April 2, with concerns on tariffs impacting global shipping volumes.
"The company continues to take steps via cost cuts and segment spinoffs to streamline and turn the stock around. How quickly they execute on this plan and any positive forward guidance will be critical to drive any sustained rebound."
Woods cautions on investors trying to time the stock's moves after earnings with an average post-earnings move of +/- 5.6%.
"Playing this stock into earnings has been a fool's game. Wait for the dust to settle."
FedEx&#8217;s cost initiatives led Bank of America Securities analyst Ken Hoexter to reiterate a Buy rating on the stock ahead of earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45388892/fedex-risks-mount-amid-tariff-pressure-volume-declines-analyst-warns">last month.</a> Hoexter lowered the price target on the stock from $272 to $270.
Hoexter was positive about the company's progress on its cost initiative. However, he&#8217;s cautious about B2B volumes and the impact of tariffs.
Key Items to Watch: FedEx has seen a shift in its financial results. It recently posted several consecutive revenue beats after missing estimates in seven of the prior 10 quarters. The company struggles on earnings, missing EPS estimates in recent quarters despite beating six out of the last 10 overall.
A double beat could provide investors with optimism. The company has struggled to meet or beat estimates for both figures in recent quarters.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), a FedEx rival, posted mixed results. It beat analyst estimates for earnings per share in six of the last 10 quarters, while missing revenue estimates in nine of the last quarters. 
UPS will report second-quarter financial results in late July, with FedEx's report serving as a potential catalyst for UPS shareholders on what's to come.
More important for investors and analysts will be an update on guidance going forward. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44425552/fedex-shares-fall-after-q3-earnings-miss-lower-fy25-revenue-forecast">previously said</a> it expected 2025 revenue to be flat or slightly down year-over-year after a previous guidance of being flat.
The company may choose not to provide forward guidance, which could also decrease shares.
One potential positive for the company could be providing more commentary on a recent partnership with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). FedEx will provide shipping help for Amazon on some package deliveries, including in rural areas.
This partnership comes after a large deal between the two companies previously ended. UPS scaled back its relationship with Amazon.
Price Action: FedEx stock is up 0.7% to $226.20 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $194.30 to $313.84. FedEx stock is down 17.5% year-to-date and down 11.8% over the last year.
UPS has also seen its stock price fall. Shares are down 19.9% year-to-date in 2025 and down 28.4% over the last year.
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Frederick Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), died from natural causes on Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 80.
What Happened: Smith&#8217;s death marks the end of an era for the $84 billion global logistics giant he built from a Yale economics thesis into the world&#8217;s largest express transportation company. 
The Mississippi-born entrepreneur launched Federal Express in 1973 with 14 Dassault Falcon jets and $4 million in family inheritance. That first night, the company delivered 186 packages to 25 cities. Today, FedEx moves $2 trillion in goods annually across 220 countries, employing over 500,000 workers and processing 17 million daily shipments.
Smith&#8217;s military background shaped his leadership philosophy. The Marine Corps veteran served two Vietnam tours as a rifle platoon leader and company commander, earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. He often credited the Marines with providing his &#8220;business degree.&#8221;
His overnight delivery concept, conceived at Yale in the 1960s, revolutionized global commerce by enabling just-in-time manufacturing and e-commerce growth. The integrated air-ground network model became the industry standard.
Smith stepped down as CEO in 2022 after serving as one of the longest-tenured Fortune 100 leaders, transitioning to executive chairman while maintaining strategic oversight. Current CEO Raj Subramaniam called Smith a &#8220;pioneer who connected the world and shaped global commerce.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Beyond business, Smith co-chaired the World War II Memorial project and National Museum of the Marine Corps campaign. His philanthropic efforts included substantial donations to St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital and Memphis community development.
Tech leaders mourned Smith&#8217;s passing. Microsoft Corporation CEO Satya Nadella praised his &#8220;vision and relentless drive to innovate.&#8221; Salesforce Inc. CEO Marc Benioff called him &#8220;a gentle, kind, and brilliant giant of business.&#8221;
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Smith is survived by his wife Diane, nine children, 31 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Dies At 80: Marine Veteran, WWII Memorial Champion And Visionary CEO Mourned By Satya Nadella, Marc Benioff

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the industrials sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.61%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $111 to $115 on May 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $126 to $114 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, UPS reported a quarterly consolidated revenue decline of 0.7% year-over-year to $21.546 billion, beating the consensus of $21.05 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPA#NYSE">CPA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.21%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Thomas Fitzgerald maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $145 to $130 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg maintained a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $145 to $130 on Aug. 8, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 7, Copa Holdings posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.71%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $50 to $45 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $65 to $47 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 23, Robert Half reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

The global market for humanoid robots is set to soar, with a UBS report predicting a significant increase in their numbers by 2050. This forecast is expected to have a substantial impact on various industries.
What Happened: A recent report by UBS, led by analysts in China, suggests that the number of humanoid robots in operation will reach 2 million by 2035 and a staggering 300 million by 2050. This surge is anticipated to address labor shortages and cater to aging populations, <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/300-million-humanoid-robots-are-coming-and-here-are-the-companies-that-will-benefit-04c36ae8?mod=home_ln">MarketWatch</a> reported.
The report projects the market could reach $30 billion to $50 billion by 2035, and soar to between $1.4 trillion and $1.7 trillion by 2050, encompassing expenditures on components, manufacturing, software, data, and services. 
By 2050, 86 million humanoid robots could add $400 billion to global automation revenue and $7 billion to rare-earth revenue, with costs expected to drop over 70% due to scale and supply chain gains.
UBS analyst Phyllis Wang emphasized the potential of humanoid robots for everyday use but noted that their widespread adoption could take over five years.
Several industries are expected to benefit from this projected surge in humanoid robots, including global automation, auto parts, semiconductor, battery companies, and rare-earth refiners. UBS has identified companies such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), TSMC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NASDAQ">TSM</a>), ]Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>), Amphenol NYSE: (APH) and several Chinese companies as potential beneficiaries.
Even Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which is not rated as a buy by UBS, is expected to benefit from this.
SEE ALSO: <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45988984/anthony-scaramucci-quotes-harry-truman-to-take-a-sly-dig-at-trumps-recent-ventures-show-me-a-man-that-gets-rich-by-being-a-politician" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Scaramucci Quotes Harry Truman To Take A Sly Dig At Trump&#8217;s Recent Ventures? — &#8216;Show Me A Man That Gets Rich By Being A Politician…&#8217; &#8211; Benzinga</a>
Why It Matters: This prediction aligns with recent developments in the robotics industry. In May 2025, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45495742/nvidia-unveils-ai-tools-for-humanoid-robots-launches-next-tech-era">NVIDIA unveiled AI tools</a> to accelerate humanoid robot development, which were adopted by several robotics developers, while, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45710538/elon-musk-says-humanoid-robots-will-start-impacting-countries-gdps-in-4-to-5-years-robot-cars-even-sooner-in-just-1-to-2-years">Elon Musk predicted</a> that humanoid robots would start impacting countries&#8217; GDPs in 4 to 5 years.
Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45185633/ups-explores-humanoid-robots-as-figure-ai-secures-675m-from-jeff-bezos-openai-and-intel-targeting-9b-revenue-by-2029">UPS explored humanoid robots</a> for its logistics infrastructure as Figure AI secured $675M from tech giants, targeting $9B revenue by 2029.
Meanwhile, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), are also reportedly preparing to go head-to-head in the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43759759/apple-and-meta-in-race-to-develop-ai-powered-humanoid-robots"> humanoid robots</a>.
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Monopoly maker Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) announced that it has cut 3% of jobs amid higher tariffs on imports from China. Here&#8217;s a list of five other publicly traded companies that have either reduced their workforce or intend to do so due to the impact of tariffs.
What Happened: After announcing 900 job cuts in December 2023, the Hasbro management told Reuters that it laid off 150 employees or 3% of its workforce in its latest cost-cutting effort on June 18, 2025.
According to its fiscal 2024 annual filing, the company had roughly 4,985 employees globally. The company CEO, Chris Cocks had hinted the same during the first quarter earnings call stating that &#8220;Ultimately, tariffs translate into higher consumer prices, potential job losses as we adjust to absorb increased costs, and reduced profits for our shareholders.&#8221;
He had also said during the same call that the expanded rate on imports from China &#8220;is creating volatility and introducing a range of scenarios for how the year could unfold.&#8221;
Apart from Hasbro, other firms that have reduced their workforce due to tariffs include;
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<li>Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>): The automaker announced temporary layoffs of 900 workers across five U.S. facilities due to production pauses at its Canadian and Mexican plants, directly linked to tariffs announced in April 2025.</li>
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<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>): The steelmaker laid off 1,230 workers, with 600 job cuts at its Dearborn, Michigan, plant and 630 at two iron ore mines in Minnesota, citing falling automotive demand due to tariffs on steel and auto imports.</li>
</ul>
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<li>United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>): UPS announced expected layoffs of approximately 20,000 workers in 2025, citing "current macro-economic uncertainty" and reduced shipping volumes due to tariffs.</li>
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<li>Volvo ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLVL#OTC">VLVL</a>): The company plans to lay off 550–800 workers at three U.S. facilities over three months, citing market uncertainty and reduced demand due to tariffs.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>): The tractor manufacturer laid off 9 workers at its Ankeny, Iowa, facility, as per a Nation of Change <a href="https://www.nationofchange.org/2025/04/07/over-4000-factory-workers-laid-off-as-trump-tariffs-spark-economic-chaos/">report</a>. The company expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs on production costs.</li>
</ul>
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Why It Matters: President Donald Trump&#8216;s reciprocal tariffs are on pause till July 9 while the administration is trying to strike deals with its trading partners.
Trump declared a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45882971/wall-street-eyes-record-highs-as-trump-seals-china-deal-soft-inflation-eases-tariff-jitters">sweeping new trade agreement</a> with China via Truth Social following two days of negotiations in London last week, suggesting major concessions from Beijing and lighter U.S. obligations. 
"Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be supplied, up front, by China," Trump said, adding that the U.S. would reciprocate by allowing Chinese students access to U.S. colleges.
The deal includes a significant tariff shift. The U.S. will continue applying tariffs totaling 55% on selected Chinese imports, while China will impose a 10% tariff rate on U.S. goods.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.85% at $597.53, while the QQQ declined 0.98% to $529.08, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Trump's Tariffs Trigger Layoffs: Monopoly Maker Hasbro Slashes Jobs — These Companies Are Cutting Too

Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45965741/double-the-days-millions-of-deals-amazon-announces-prime-day-event-from-july-8-to-july-11-offering" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Tuesday</a> that its annual Prime Day sales event will be held from July 8 to July 11, expanding from two to four days.
Prime members have double the time to shop millions of deals, with savings on everything from pantry staples and snacks for summer gatherings to home improvement must-haves, back-to-school supplies, health, and personal care finds, family-favorite toys, bestselling books, pet essentials, and even premium and luxury splurges.
Members can enjoy discounts across brands like Samsung, Kiehl&#8217;s, and Levi&#8217;s.
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These special offers launch daily at midnight PDT and remain available for a limited time while supplies last.
Members can also check back frequently to discover incredible savings, with deals dropping as often as every five minutes during select periods throughout the event.
As the Trump administration&#8217;s tariff policies take effect, making foreign-manufactured goods more expensive for U.S. consumers, investors are keenly focused on Amazon&#8217;s upcoming shopping event. 
Prior reports indicate that Amazon has been proactively engaging its suppliers, urging them to offer significant low, double-digit discounts across a wide array of products, from homeware to consumer electronics. 
Goldman Sachs&nbsp;analysts <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45086459/amazon-pressures-suppliers-for-discounts-may-show-tariff-related-costs-on-haul-site" rel="noreferrer noopener">told the Financial Times</a> that the tariffs would affect 6%-12% of Amazon&#8217;s operating margins in 2025.
Several logistics providers and analysts told the Financial Times that Amazon had brought forward shipments and had pivoted to purchasing goods from suppliers in the U.S.
Reportedly, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45551594/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-no-slowdown-in-consumer-spending-amid-tariffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">did not note</a> any significant changes in consumer spending.
In 2024, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39752347/amazon-prime-day-2024-innovations-set-to-overcome-economic-challenges-ramp-up-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected a total GMV</a> of $12.4 billion for Prime Day, reflecting a 12% increase backed by total retail net sales of $7.9 billion, marking an 11% growth. Notably, $5.8 billion of these net sales are deemed incremental, representing a 13% rise compared to sales without Prime Day.&nbsp;
According to Anmuth, Prime Day&#8217;s financial impact extends beyond the two-day event. The analyst noted that Prime Day drives Prime Member acquisition.
Price Action: Amazon stock was down 0.92% at $214.11 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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United Parcel Service's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.62 million shares sold short, which is 2.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.18 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>United Parcel Service Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749668429_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Parcel Service has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing United Parcel Service's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, United Parcel Service's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Do Investors Really Feel About United Parcel Service?

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) is a &#8220;very, very good company and a very good stock.&#8221; However, he added, &#8220;I just can't get behind it because <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PM/analyst-ratings">of what they do.&#8221;</a>
Supporting his view, B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski, on June 4, maintained Philip Morris Intl with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $182 to $200.
&#8220;That's a rough one for me,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>). &#8220;I don't see what they have that I'd like to see.&#8221;
On the earnings front, the restaurant franchise, on April 30, reported first-quarter earnings per share of 99 cents, beating the street view of 90 cents. Quarterly sales of $171.1 million (+17.4% year over year) marginally beat the analyst consensus estimate of $170.92 million.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) is a &#8220;very tough stock to own," Cramer said. &#8220;I don't know if it goes up from here.&#8221;
UPS, on June 2, announced the appointment of John Morikis to the UPS board of directors.
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<li>Philip Morris fell 0.6% to settle at $180.63 on Monday.</li>
<li>UPS shares rose 1.1% to close at $99.31.</li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UPS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for United Parcel Service. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $156,570, and 6 are calls, amounting to $288,121.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.0 to $100.0 for United Parcel Service over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United Parcel Service stands at 4772.17, with a total volume reaching 3,872.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in United Parcel Service, situated within the strike price corridor from $90.0 to $100.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United Parcel Service 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749222124_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$124.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$112.2K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Parcel Service</h3>
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United Parcel Service, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of United Parcel Service</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 672,382, the price of UPS is up by 0.96%, reaching $97.8.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 46 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on United Parcel Service</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $115.0.
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Decoding United Parcel Service's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Stord, the logistics tech startup founded by former Thiel fellow Sean Henry, is stepping up its campaign to challenge Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) grip on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/general/24/05/38962562/navigating-the-e-commerce-landscape-challenges-and-opportunities-on-the-horizon">e-commerce</a> by acquiring United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) subsidiary Ware2Go.
The deal,<a href="https://www.stord.com/newsroom/stord-acquires-ware2go-from-ups"> announced</a> Monday, brings an additional 2.5 million square feet of fulfillment space into Stord's network and according to<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/19/e-commerce-logistics-stord.html"> CNBC</a>, it strengthens its growing footprint across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the Netherlands.
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Stord is backed by a high-profile lineup of investors, including Kleiner Perkins, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42366606/peter-thiel-is-a-stanford-grad-but-thinks-college-is-such-a-waste-that-he-offers-100000-to-students-who-quit-compares-education-to-santa">Peter Thiel</a>'s Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton, and Strike Capital. The firms are fueling the company's ambition to "level the playing field" for independent e-commerce brands that struggle to match Amazon's fulfillment speed, Henry told CNBC.
According to Henry, the core problem facing small and mid-size merchants is the lack of scale. Competing with Prime requires a dense, distributed logistics network that most independent brands simply can't afford to build, CNBC reports.
By integrating Ware2Go's third-party delivery services into its platform, Stord aims to offer exactly that: a robust infrastructure that brings fast, efficient shipping within reach for thousands of businesses, the company says.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expansion Amid Disruption</h2>
Stord's growth strategy is calibrated to thrive in volatile conditions. Henry told CNBC that disruption, from trade policy uncertainty to global events like the pandemic, has historically driven merchants toward platforms like Stord that offer adaptability at scale.
According to the company&#8217;s announcement, the Ware2Go acquisition follows other strategic moves in recent years: the purchase of Pitney Bowes' (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>) e-commerce fulfillment division, freight platform ProPack and direct-to-consumer fulfillment provider Fulfillment Works. With each addition, Stord has expanded its capabilities across every stage of the fulfillment cycle, from warehouse storage to last-mile delivery.
Now, with more than 70 partner sites worldwide and a growing tech-integrated operations platform, according to CNBC, Stord is positioning itself as a full-cycle logistics alternative for merchants who want to retain brand control without sacrificing speed or reach.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Building a Defensible Edge Against Amazon</h2>
Stord focuses on more than warehousing, developing proprietary software designed to work in lockstep with its physical operations, CNBC says. This tight integration forms what Henry describes as a strong, defensible edge.
&#8220;If we are the one who's building our own technology in harmony with our operations, from every stage all the way through the cart… it's gonna be really hard for others to keep up,&#8221; he told CNBC.
As e-commerce continues to evolve, and more consumers demand fast, reliable shipping from independent brands, Stord's expanding network may prove to be the backbone that helps them compete. Backed by elite investors and driven by a founder with a blueprint for disruption, the company benefits from industry volatility, as brands increasingly turn to flexible platforms that can weather uncertainty and scale with demand.
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UPS Sells Ware2Go To Peter Thiel-Backed Stord As Startup Gains 2.5M Square Feet To Compete With Amazon, Expand To U.K. And Netherlands

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with UPS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for United Parcel Service.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 12% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $92,430, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $307,059.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $110.0 for United Parcel Service, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Parcel Service options trades today is 751.67 with a total volume of 468.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for United Parcel Service's big money trades within a strike price range of $75.0 to $110.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>United Parcel Service Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748016418_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$112.3K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.22</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$92.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">71</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Parcel Service</h3>
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United Parcel Service, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is United Parcel Service Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 963,206, with UPS's price down by -1.38%, positioned at $95.64.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Parcel Service</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $116.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $124. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for United Parcel Service, targeting a price of $110. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:30 PMJul 18, 2025	PUT	$100.00	Aug 01, 2025	12	2105	1500	36	5776	TRADE	BULLISH
01:12 PMJul 11, 2025	PUT	$90.00	Jan 15, 2027	544	1174	609	35	3390	SWEEP	BEARISH