United Parcel Service Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $100 Calls Sweep (18) near the Ask: 246 vs 3724 OI; Earnings 4/22 Before Open [est] 

United Parcel Service Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $100 Calls Sweep (18) near the Ask: 246 @ $21.5 vs 3724 OI; Earnings 4/22 Before Open [est] Ref=$113.85

United Parcel Service Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $100 Calls Sweep (22) near the Ask: 319 vs 3724 OI; Earnings 4/22 Before Open [est] 

United Parcel Service Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $100 Calls Sweep (22) near the Ask: 319 @ $21.5 vs 3724 OI; Earnings 4/22 Before Open [est] Ref=$113.77

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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.

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United Parcel Service shares are trading lower after UBS cut its price target on the stock from $141 to $127.

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&#8220;I currently have some stocks that give out dividends (Apple, Disney) but I&#8217;m looking for others. Long-term stability, that my wife and I can use the dividends as another form of income say in 20 years. Even if it&#8217;s just enough to pay for a yearly vacation here or there. Any thoughts on good companies to choose from?&#8221; he asked.
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&#8220;Go all in SCHD. Low risk, nice 3.5% starting yield and it will just keep growing,&#8221; a commenter said.
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&#8220;I would stick with S&amp;P 500 ETFs being young. Put it in a self-direct investment retirement account to avoid taxes,&#8221; a comment reads.
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A commenter mentioned United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) as a great pick since the company seems to start focusing on higher profit margin areas.
&#8220;UPS pays a solid dividend and the share price has been beaten down a lot on the news that they are reducing Amazon deliveries to focus on higher profit margin areas,&#8221; he said.
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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 $141 to $127.

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UBS Maintains Buy on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $127

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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$122.4K</td>
<td align="right">131</td>
<td align="right">348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td align="right">342</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CACI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$71.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 153 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.4K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 131 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.0K, with a price of $4150.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 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 79 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 9 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $3090.0 per contract. There were 342 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CACI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.6K, with a price of $8950.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 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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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on United Parcel Service. Our analysis of options history for United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) revealed 17 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 52% of traders were bullish, while 5% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 13 were puts, with a value of $594,867, and 4 were calls, valued at $217,185.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $145.0 for United Parcel Service during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United Parcel Service stands at 828.5, with a total volume reaching 2,308.00. 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 $100.0 to $145.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United Parcel Service Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743524132_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$103.4K</td>
<td>818</td>
<td align="right">347</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>818</td>
<td align="right">244</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$71.9K</td>
<td>303</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>818</td>
<td align="right">441</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>Present Market Standing of United Parcel Service</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,502,878, the price of UPS is down -0.78% at $109.13. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on United Parcel Service</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $119.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $129. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $140. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Underweight rating on United Parcel Service, maintaining a target price of $90. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $130 to $120.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $120

Logistics giant United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) launched a new platform that will provide upfront costs, including the impact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43711974/trump-launches-plan-for-reciprocal-tariffs-sp-500-nears-record-highs-dollar-tumbles-as-investors-cheer-on-late-kickoff">of any tariffs</a>, for consumers on international purchases.
What Happened: UPS recently launched UPS Global Checkout, enabling consumers to view the impact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44554008/wall-street-on-edge-futures-slide-ahead-of-trumps-liberation-day-tariff-shock">of tariffs imposed</a> by President Donald Trump on various countries before placing an order.
The service is launching in 43 countries and guarantees the cost of customs fees and duties on international purchases, UPS <a href="https://about.ups.com/us/en/newsroom/press-releases/customer-first/ups-unveils-game-changing-ups--global-checkout--no-more-surprise.html">said</a>.
UPS launched the platform in response to shoppers frequently facing unexpected fees for unpaid import costs after placing international orders. The launch also comes ahead of Trump's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" on April 2, when he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries.
"With UPS Global Checkout, we're making international shopping around the world as easy as buying in-store," UPS EVP and President of International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions Kate Gutmann said.
Gutmann said that UPS Global Checkout allows online shoppers to have "peace of mind" when they pay at checkout because they will not be subject to additional fees.
"This, combined with our total UPS premium delivery experience, benefits our customers – the retailers – by helping to drive additional sales."
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Why It's Important: UPS is the only global integrated carrier with a guaranteed cost structure for international shipping, according to the company.
The platform adjusts to policy changes, duties and tariffs in real time, which could be helpful given the ever-changing world of tariffs and the percent levied on certain countries and industries.
"Given trade shifts around the world, expanding growth opportunities in new markets can now be seamless," Gutmann said.
UPS highlighted a survey of U.S. and UK shoppers that found that 41% of shoppers avoided international e-commerce purchases if the duties and taxes were not clear at checkout.
With Trump set to place additional tariffs on items and countries, UPS's new tool could come at the perfect time and help the logistics company land new deals and partnerships as more consumers worry about not paying extra fees after purchase.
UPS Price Action: United Parcel Service stock traded at $110.25 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $108.30 to $154.29. The stock hit a new 52-week low on Monday, and shares are down 11.4% year-to-date.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on United Parcel Service.
Looking at options history for United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) we detected 24 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $557,490 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $1,510,948.
<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 $90.0 and $150.0 for United Parcel Service, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for United Parcel Service's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of United Parcel Service's whale activity within a strike price range from $90.0 to $150.0 in 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/2025/1743444952_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$371.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>451</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$304.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>499</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$162.5K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>768</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.05</td>
<td>$25.05</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$125.2K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>50</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of United Parcel Service, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of United Parcel Service</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,291,605, the price of UPS is down by -0.88%, reaching $108.7.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United Parcel Service</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $119.75.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $140. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Underweight rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for United Parcel Service, targeting a price of $129. 
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Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $100 to $90.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $90

This year&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariff storms</a> have hit tech stocks, semiconductor stocks and even metal and mining stocks. Now, they&#8217;re starting to hit dividend stocks, too.
Ford CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jim-farley">Jim Farley</a> recently stated, &#8220;If tariffs persist, it will mean billions of dollars of losses for the domestic car industry.&#8221;
That&#8217;s a problem for investors counting on Ford&#8217;s usual robust dividend yield, currently at 6.10%. That figure could easily fall as the auto manufacturer&#8217;s profitability guidance points to lower net income levels as tariffs hit the company&#8217;s investments in manufacturing in Canada and Mexico.
It&#8217;s not just about Ford, either. Other major American brands face lower dividend payouts, too, mostly due to affordability.
But three big-name dividend stocks look set to weather the tariff storm.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Souring Dividend Climate </h2>
In 2024, Ford&#8217;s high dividend was supported by $5.9 billion in net income and $6.7 billion in free cash flow. The company projects the free cash flow figure will decline to between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion in 2025, as the company figures to pay more to ship products into the US in a post-tariff shift business environment.
Consequently, analysts expect Ford to curb its dividend payout to approximately .12 cents per share, with more doubts sown daily, and the 25% tariffs remain in place.
Some market experts say companies like Ford, which may cut dividend payouts, can&#8217;t solely blame tariffs.
&#8220;Although the general impact of any additional fiscal burdening, including not only tariffs but, let&#8217;s say, tax increases, on stock dividends, is unequivocally negative, we should be able to separate apples from oranges here,&#8221; said John Murillo, chief dealing officer of B2BROKER, a global fintech solutions provider for financial institutions:
In Murillo&#8217;s view, Ford&#8217;s claim that their intention to cut dividends would be linked to the tariff situation appears unjustified. &#8220;In fact, Ford Motor Company is a gross and net beneficiary of Trump&#8217;s imposition of tariffs on European automobile imports.&#8221;
Ford isn&#8217;t the only company affected. &#8220;The tariff/dividend issue is significant,&#8221; said David Capablanca, a veteran securities trader and host of the Friendly Bear Podcast. &#8220;When tariffs are introduced, consumer spending typically decreases, which affects the entire economy and, by extension, the stock market.&#8221;
As a result, stock prices generally go down, and dividend payouts are often reduced. &#8220;This is just the nature of things,&#8221; Capablanca said. &#8220;Companies adjust their dividends based on how the company is performing, and when the market is in a downturn, dividends will reflect that.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Good Dividend Stocks In Tough Tariff Times</h2>
Capablanca advises income-minded investors to focus on stocks with good overall performance, not just those offering a high dividend.
&#8220;Look at the stock&#8217;s chart and see if it looks bullish,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Make sure it&#8217;s trending upward or at least holding steady. If you believe in the company and its sector, it&#8217;s important to ensure the stock isn&#8217;t in a downward spiral.&#8221;
Many struggling companies will try to entice investors with high dividends. &#8220;In those cases, the stock&#8217;s performance is what&#8217;s important,&#8221; he added.
Here are three dividend-paying stocks that fit the bill.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UPS</h2>
UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) is a sold dividend stock on Capablanca&#8217;s radar screen right now, and the delivery giant is continuing to back its shareholder payouts. In a January analyst call, company CEO Carole Tome noted, &#8220;From a dividend payout perspective, we&#8217;re targeting 50% of earnings, and we&#8217;re higher than that… So (we have) plenty of liquidity to pay the dividend.&#8221;
Despite recently losing about 50% of its Amazon delivery business, UPS says it has $5.7 billion in free cash flow, plans to pay $5.5 billion in dividends and will rebuy $1 billion of stock. The stock is down 12.50% this year, far outpacing the market and presenting a buying opportunity, especially when considering the current 5.94% dividend yield.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PepsiCo</h2>
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) is one of the bigger US companies that appears to be immune to the Trump tariffs, taking on fewer trading risks than its competitors, having relatively fewer products on tariff lists and being another company that values its shareholders with regularly substantial dividend payouts.
&#8220;This is a worldwide consumer staple with pricing power and a 50-plus year dividend history that is resilient even in markets filled with tariffs,&#8221; said Fei Chen, CEO of Intellectia AI and a long-time market investment strategist. The stock is down a bit this year, at -1.14%, but much less than the market&#8217;s 5% drop. It also boasts a 3.61% dividend yield.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Proctor &amp; Gamble</h2>
A traditional inflation-passer with worldwide brand power, Proctor &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) historically absorbs price increases while continuing to make steady payouts. &#8220;Firms like Proctor &amp; Gamble score well on pricing power and capital efficiency, the two pillars of dividend safety in volatile times,&#8221; Chen notes. It&#8217;s almost flat for the year, with a -0.30% return and a 2.40% dividend yield.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Don&#8217;t Make These Dividend Investing Mistakes</h2>
The most typical mistake investors make when buying high-dividend stocks is failing to diversify across sectors.
&#8220;Many investors prioritize the dividends&#8217; percentage value and payout history while playing down the essence of the companies&#8217; operations,&#8221; Murillo said. &#8220;The current turmoil beating some dividend stocks ostensibly linked to impairments caused by the U.S. import tariffs brings this omission to the forefront.&#8221;
Capablanca warns that income-minded investors should also be cautious and not buy stocks solely based on high dividend yields.
&#8220;Some companies that aren&#8217;t performing well may try to attract investors by offering high dividends, but this can be a dangerous strategy,&#8221; he said. &#8220;If the stock price is consistently falling, the dividend won&#8217;t compensate for the loss in stock value.&#8221;
For example, if you buy a $100 stock that offers a decent dividend but the price drops to $90, $80, or even $60, the dividend becomes insignificant because you&#8217;re losing money on the overall investment,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The key is to look for stocks with decent dividends and a healthy trajectory.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Season Alert: Are You Ready for Volatility?</h2>
Earnings season brings major market moves—are you prepared to take advantage of them? Matt Maley, a former institutional trader with over 35 years of experience, is hosting a live session on Wednesday, April 2, at 6 PM ET to show you how to trade the volatility and make the most of Q1 earnings season. He'll share his exact approach for spotting big opportunities, managing risk, and avoiding the costly mistakes that most traders make. Markets move fast—<a href="https://events2.benzinga.com/matt-maley-webinar-wed-apr2-2025-registration">reserve your seat today</a> and get prepared for the action.
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Wells Fargo analyst Christian Wetherbee maintains United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $128 to $120.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $120

The U.S. stock market had a mixed session on Tuesday. The Nasdaq Composite climbed nearly 80 points, or 0.5%, closing at 18,271.86, while the Dow remained largely flat at 42,587.50. The S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.2% to finish at 5,776.65.
Amidst these fluctuations, certain stocks grabbed the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)
GameStop&#8217;s stock decreased by 0.82%, closing at $25.40. The stock reached an intraday high of $25.77 and a low of $24.99, with a 52-week range of $64.83 to $9.95. In the after-hours trading the stock shot up more than 8%. The company reported its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44482313/gamestop-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-shares-surge-as-board-approves-bitcoin-as-treasury-reserve-asset">fourth-quarter results</a>, revealing revenue of $1.283 billion, which fell short of the $1.48 billion consensus estimate. However, adjusted earnings per share of 30 cents exceeded analyst expectations of eight cents. The board&#8217;s approval of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a treasury reserve asset added to the day&#8217;s developments.
FST Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBSX#NASDAQ">KBSX</a>)
FST Corp&#8217;s stock surged by 26.55%, closing at $2.86. The stock hit an intraday high of $2.96 and a low of $2.43, with a 52-week range of $15.48 to $1.26. The company announced the launch of a new graphite golf shaft under the KBS brand, designed to enhance shot distance and accuracy. This product is available in five weight classes at authorized dealers and custom fitting centers.
Merck &amp; Co Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)
Merck&#8217;s stock fell by 4.81%, closing at $87.87. The stock recorded an intraday high of $92.31 and a low of $87.08, with a 52-week range of $134.63 to $81.04. The company entered an <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/03/44477157/merck-partners-with-hengrui-pharma-in-177-billion-deal-for-cardiovascular-treatment">exclusive license agreement</a> with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals for a cardiovascular treatment, valued at $1.77 billion. This agreement focuses on an investigational oral small molecule Lipoprotein(a) inhibitor.
United Parcel Service, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)
UPS&#8217;s stock declined by 5.05%, closing at $109.95. The stock reached an intraday high of $116 and a low of $109.89, with a 52-week range of $157.99 to $109.4. UPS stock has been in focus after the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44467974/postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-resigns-amid-9-5-billion-loss-and-growing-as-usps-faces-competitive-heat-from-amazon-fedex-and-ups">resignation</a> of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy amid financial challenges and competitive pressures. UPS is one of the major competitors of USPS.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock rose by 3.45%, closing at $287.99. The stock hit an intraday high of $288.2 and a low of $271.28, with a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.80. The electric vehicle manufacturer saw its weekly insured registrations in China <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44471753/teslas-china-weekly-insured-numbers-hit-new-year-to-date-high-gary-black-says-tslas-europe-sales-decline-not-relevant">reach a new high</a> for the year, driven by increased production of the refreshed Model Y. 
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B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter 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 $133 to $129.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on United Parcel Service, Lowers Price Target to $129

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish 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 36 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 41% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. Among these notable options, 18 are puts, totaling $1,306,382, and 18 are calls, amounting to $684,049.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.0 to $160.0 for United Parcel Service over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Parcel Service options trades today is 1079.91 with a total volume of 8,902.00.
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 $90.0 to $160.0 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/2025/1742930149_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.01</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$227.8K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td align="right">325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$149.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.25</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$96.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">197</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$92.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">112</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.
In light of the recent options history for United Parcel Service, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is United Parcel Service Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,465,722, the UPS's price is down by -4.95%, now at $110.07. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United Parcel Service</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $140.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $140.
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Spotlight on United Parcel Service: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Wall Street&#8217;s recovery from its recent technical correction paused for a breather on Tuesday, as investors awaited more clarity on tariff developments and digested a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44475192/consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2022-as-inflation-tariff-worries-grow">downbeat consumer confidence report.</a>
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 92.9 in March, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44475192/consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2022-as-inflation-tariff-worries-grow">its lowest reading since late 2022</a>. The Expectations Index plunged to 65.2 — a level not seen since 2013 — reflecting growing pessimism. The report cited rising prices, especially for eggs and tariff-affected goods, as key concerns. Inflation expectations also climbed, from 5.8% in February to 6.2% in March.
The S&amp;P 500 and Dow were flat on the day, while the Nasdaq 100 edged slightly higher, supported by gains in cybersecurity stocks.
Copper took center stage, jumping over 2% to hit new record highs. Demand is surging in both China and the U.S., fueled by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44476803/copper-breaks-records-on-china-stimulus-tariff-hype-these-stocks-are-riding-the-wave"> policy stimulus and tariff-related shifts.</a>
Shares of Freeport McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), the largest U.S. copper miner, rose 3.3%, extending gains in 10 of the last 11 sessions. The Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>) climbed 2% to a three-month high.
Elsewhere, market moves were subdued. Gold gained 0.5%, silver advanced 1.8% and oil dipped 0.4% after Monday's 1.2% jump driven by Venezuelan sanctions.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) posted a modest 0.4% gain.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,256.36</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,619.75</td>
<td>0.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,770.02</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,101.68</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $575.17.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) flattened at $425.79.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $492.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.2% to $208.51</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)&nbsp;lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) climbed 4% after BTIG analyst Gray Powell upgraded the stock to Buy, setting a price target of $431. The analyst cited expectations of robust revenue growth heading into fiscal 2027. Cybersecurity peer Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) also rose 2.5%.</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) rose 2.2% after receiving a double upgrade to Buy from Bank of America Securities, with a price target raised to $160.</li>
<li>United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) tumbled 4.6%, hitting early-February lows despite a lack of headlines.</li>
<li>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) rose 2.1% after Goldman Sachs raised the stock price target from $29 to $31. </li>
<li>Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) is slated to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44466706/gamestop-q4-earnings-preview-will-video-game-retailer-unveil-bitcoin-purchase"> report earnings after the close</a>.</li>
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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">Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRT#NASDAQ">KRT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.31%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Michael Hoffman maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on Dec. 11, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $34 to $28 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 21, Karat Packaging filed for offering of 2 million shares of common stock by selling stockholder.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">KRT news</a>. </li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.66%</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $158 to $149 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $170 to $141 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 3, UPS named Kevin Clark to its Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">UPS news</a> </li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAN#NYSE">MAN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.26%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $67 to $65 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer reiterated a Hold rating and cut the price target from $74 to $70 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 25, ManpowerGroup named Trevor Hawkins Canada Country Manager.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">MAN news</a> </li>
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U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his immediate resignation on Monday, marking a significant shift in leadership for the United States Postal Service amid <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43217100/usps-offers-15k-buyouts-in-overstaffed-facilities-unions-and-critics-weigh-in">challenging market dynamics</a>.
What Happened: DeJoy&#8217;s resignation comes as the USPS faces significant financial challenges, projecting a net loss of $9.5 billion for the fiscal year ending Sep. 30. The agency, which employs 640,000 workers, has seen stamp prices climb 36% since 2019, rising from 50 cents to 73 cents.
The USPS Board of Governors has engaged executive search firm Egon Zehnder to find the 76th Postmaster General. Kevin Yoder, a former Republican congressman, commented on DeJoy&#8217;s departure, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/24/dejoy-stepping-down-usps?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=editorial">according</a> to Axios, stating, &#8220;While we&#8217;re glad to see DeJoy go, the fear is that his mismanagement will continue casting a destructive shadow.&#8221;
The departure comes amid intense discussions about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42545204/marjorie-taylor-greene-pushes-to-sell-off-usps-amid-doge-momentum-we-need-to-privatize-ive-been-saying-it-for-years">Postal Service&#8217;s future</a>, including potential privatization efforts championed by political figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and supported by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Why It Matters: The postal service&#8217;s competitive landscape has undergone dramatic transformations, as revealed by Pitney Bowes Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>) annual U.S. Parcel Shipping Index 2023. 
Among the four largest carriers—USPS, Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Logistics, UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), and FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)—only Amazon Logistics experienced year-over-year volume growth, surging 15.7%.
Amazon Logistics has made remarkable strides, nearly tripling its shipping volumes from 2 billion to 5.9 billion parcels between 2019 and 2023. 
However, the company remains fourth in market share by revenue, generating $28.6 billion compared to UPS&#8217;s $68.9 billion and FedEx&#8217;s $63.2 billion.
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Resigns Amid $9.5 Billion Loss And Growing As USPS Faces Competitive Heat From Amazon, FedEX And UPS

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<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>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>435</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>403</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 2332 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.2K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 15850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5558 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 435 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 179 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 418 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 3136 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 88 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 126 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 88 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $2510.0 per contract. There were 1873 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 403 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 179 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 103 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 2428 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 179 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $239.0 per contract. There were 1583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 239 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 998 day(s) on December 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.8K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 120 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.5K, with a price of $2053.0 per contract. There were 116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 74 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $53.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 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 about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

UBER

10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

On Friday, March 21, U.S. markets closed in green after President Trump signaled flexibility on upcoming tariffs and plans for trade talks with China. Markets, pressured by trade and policy uncertainty, saw some recovery this week. Fed officials emphasized patience on rate changes, citing the need to assess the economic impact of Trump&#8217;s trade measures.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Friday, led by materials, real estate, and utilities losses, while communication services and consumer discretionary stocks gained.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44440363/fedex-shares-are-down-today-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">FedEx</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44439826/nike-stock-hits-52-week-low-as-analyst-warns-bullish-turnaround-will-take-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nike</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), and Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) fell on weaker forecasts, dragging key sectors. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44440879/boeing-shares-are-up-today-whats-going-on-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boeing</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) rose on a new fighter jet contract, while Lockheed Martin declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.08% to 41,985.35, the S&amp;P 500 up 0.08% to 5,667.56, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.52% to 17,784.05.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 0.15% at 37,619.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.07% and closed at 7,936.90, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 1.41% to 23,679.65 and Nifty 500 was up 1.32% at 21,552.55.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.15% to 3,370.03, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose   0.51% to 3,934.85.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.91%, ending the session at 23,905.56.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.07%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.17%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.07%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.04%.</li>
<li>European shares rose as euro zone business activity hit a seven-month high, boosted by Germany&#8217;s rebound and fiscal stimulus.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.57% at $68.67/bbl, and Brent was up 0.50% at $71.97/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.22% to $3.974.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.33% at $3,058.61, Silver was up 0.46% to $33.640, and Copper gained 0.64% to $5.1465.</li>
<li>Gold eased as reports suggested Trump&#8217;s April 2 tariffs may be milder than feared, denting haven demand. Copper rose on supply concerns and hopes for China&#8217;s stimulus.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.73%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.96%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.17%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.12% to 103.96, USD/JPY was up 0.17% to 149.56, and USD/AUD declined 0.44% to 1.5880.

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ADIV

AGOV

ASHR

BBEU

BOIL

CQQQ

PowerShares DBmmodity Index Optimum Yield Diversified Fund

EEMA

FLAX

CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

IEMG

IEUR

KraneShares Trust KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF

KDIV

SPEM

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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 trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, 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 13 options trades for United Parcel Service.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 15% bullish and 84%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $634,728, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $58,580.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $150.0 for United Parcel Service over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United Parcel Service's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Parcel Service's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $105.0 to $150.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United Parcel Service Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742565704_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$38.3</td>
<td>$35.3</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$105.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$97.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>758</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$76.9K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$59.6K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>536</td>
<td>108</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding United Parcel Service, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>United Parcel Service's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,924,215, the price of UPS is down -3.06% at $113.4. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on United Parcel Service</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $140.0.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
12:15 PMMar 21, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	2026	246	54	3724	SWEEP	BULLISH
12:14 PMMar 21, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	1780	319	48	3724	SWEEP	BULLISH