UPS Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Better-Than-Expected Q3 Earnings

United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) on Tuesday reported upbeat third-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.69, above the $1.63 estimate. Revenue rose 6.7% year over year to $22.9 billion, beating the $22.286 billion estimate. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.37.

"As momentum builds, we are entering the holiday shipping season from a position of strength, with the most automated and efficient network in our history. Given the strength we see in the business, we are raising our full-year financial guidance," said Carol Tomé, UPS chief executive officer.

UPS raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to about $7.28 from $7.22, above the $7.19 estimate. Revenue guidance increased to about $92.6 billion from $91.2 billion, versus the $91.725 billion estimate.

United Parcel Service shares fell 0.4% to $105.62 in pre-market trading.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on United Parcel Service following earnings announcement.

• B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $108 to $114.
• Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $117 to $119.

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