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United Parcel Service, Inc. operates as a logistics and package delivery company that provides supply chain management services. Its logistics services include transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ground freight, ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, insurance, and financing. The firm operates through the following segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain Solutions. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers a full spectrum of U.S. domestic air and ground package transportation services. The International Package segment consists of small package operations in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America and the Indian sub-continent, Middle East and Africa (ISMEA) and offers a selection of day and time definite international shipping services. The Supply Chain Solutions consists of forwarding, truckload brokerage, logistics, UPS Freight, UPS Capital and other businesses. The company was founded by James E. Casey and Claude Ryan on August 28, 1907, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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UPS reports resilient 2022 performance amidst challenges, eyes growth opportunities

UPS navigated challenges in Q4 2022 to deliver solid financial performance for the full year. The company is focused on improving customer experience, talent development, and productivity gains in 2023. Uncertainty in the economic landscape and geopolitical factors pose challenges for the upcoming year.

UPS reports Q1 revenue decline, focuses on innovation and growth

UPS faced challenges in Q1 2023 with fluctuations in volume and macroeconomic conditions but remains confident in its ability to adapt and drive innovation.
The company is investing in customer-centric initiatives, negotiating a new contract with the Teamsters, and focusing on growth opportunities in healthcare and returns business.
Despite adjustments to its 2023 outlook, UPS is optimistic about its sales strategy, cost management, and ability to navigate a volatile economic environment.
UPS's performance reflects a mix of challenges and strengths, with a clear focus on enhancing customer experience, driving innovation, and managing costs effectively.

UPS navigates volume challenges, focuses on recovery and growth

UPS faced challenges in Q2 due to volume diversion from labor negotiations but maintained focus on cost reduction and service levels.
The company highlighted achievements in digital customer experience, international growth, and productivity improvements through the new labor agreement.
UPS remains disciplined on revenue management, aims to recover diverted volume, and invests in productivity initiatives for future growth.

UPS faces Q3 challenges, focuses on acquisitions and margin growth

UPS navigated challenging conditions in Q3 2023 with a focus on strategic acquisitions, new services, and operational efficiency through transformative technologies. The company revised guidance due to slowing demand and macroeconomic challenges, emphasizing cost control and network adjustments. Despite facing challenges, UPS is leveraging opportunities to grow its market share and enhance revenue quality.

UPS reports Q4 revenue decline but focuses on innovation and cost-cutting for growth

UPS showcased resilience in Q4 2023 with a surge in domestic volume, despite revenue decline. The company's strategic focus on innovation, cost-cutting measures, and market share growth positions it for future success amidst competitive challenges and market volatility.

UPS reports Q1 decline, eyes growth through strategic partnerships

UPS is navigating challenges in the short term but remains focused on long-term growth and efficiency. Their strategic partnerships and focus on sustainability position them well for future success.

UPS reports Q2 revenue decline, focuses on growth strategies

UPS faced challenges with revenue and profit declines in Q2 2024 but showcased strengths in volume growth, cost-saving efforts, and strategic acquisitions. Analyst concerns about volume trends and margins were addressed, with a focus on optimizing the network and seizing growth opportunities.

UPS reports strong Q3 earnings, eyes growth in healthcare logistics

UPS demonstrated resilience in Q3 amidst challenges, showing growth in key segments and making strategic investments in healthcare logistics and Europe. While facing macroeconomic headwinds and price competition, UPS is focused on operational efficiency and service quality to drive future growth and margin improvement.

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United Parcel Service, Inc. is a package delivery company, which engages in the provision of global supply chain management solutions. It operates through the following segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain Solutions. The U.S. Domestic Package segment includes time-definite delivery of letters, documents, and packages. The International Package segment focuses on delivery and shipments in Europe, Asia, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, and Latin America. The Supply Chain Solutions is involved in forwarding, logistics, Coyote, Marken, and UPS Mail Innovations. The company was founded by James E. Casey and Claude Ryan on August 28, 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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United Parcel (UPS) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Lag

UPS Inc. navigated through a turbulent fourth quarter in decent fashion, posting revenues on Tuesday that were below consensus but reporting on-target adjusted operating margins and a modest year-on-year gain in diluted earnings per share that was still higher than analysts' estimates. At the same time, the Atlanta-based transport and logistics giant guided its 2003 top line downward, and its CFO warned of a “bumpy year” ahead.

UPS finds way to steer through treacherous Q4 waters

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ken Cook - IRO Carol Tome - CEO Brian Newman - CFO Kate Gutmann - EVP, International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions Nando Cesarone - EVP, U.S. Conference Call Participants Amit Mehrotra - Deutsche Bank Tom Wadewitz - UBS David Vernon - Bernstein Ken Hoexter - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scott Group - Wolfe Research Todd Fowler - KeyBanc Capital Markets Allison Poliniak - Wells Fargo Jordan Alliger - Goldman Sachs Chris Wetherbee - Citigroup Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Operator Good morning. My name is Stephen and I will be your facilitator today.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

UPS (NYSE:UPS) delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and raised its quarterly dividend by 6.6%, sending its shares higher in early New York trade.  The package delivery company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.62 for the three months ended December 21, 2022, up 0.8% from the corresponding quarter and ahead of the $3.59 forecast by analysts according to Refinitiv.

UPS shares rise as it delivers on earnings and raises dividend

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The headline numbers for UPS (UPS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2022, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. rallied Tuesday, even after the package-delivery giant reported a surprise decline in fourth-quarter revenue, missing Wall Street expectations for the first time in 12 quarters, and warned of the first yearly decline in revenue in 14 years.

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United Parcel Service (UPS) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates

United Parcel Service Inc. UPS, -2.81% raised its quarterly dividend by 6.6%, to $1.62 a share from $1.52 a share, and set a new $5 billion share repurchase program. The package delivery giant's new dividend will be payable March 10 to shareholders of record on Feb. 21.

UPS raises dividend to boost implied yield above 3.6%, sets new $5 billion stock buyback program

UPS posted revenue below analyst's estimates as it continues to navigate volume declines as demand cools.

UPS revenue falls short of expectations despite growth in U.S. business

Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. UPS, -2.81% sank $2.5 in premarket trading Tuesday, after the package delivery giant reported fourth-quarter profit that topped expectations but revenue that surprisingly declined, and provided a downbeat full-year outlook. Net income rose to $3.45 billion, or $3.96 a share, from $3.09 billion, or $3.52 a share, in the year-ago period.

UPS stock sinks as revenue surprisingly falls, while profit tops expectations

ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )--UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced fourth-quarter 2022 consolidated revenues of $27.0 billion, a 2.7% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021. Consolidated operating profit was $3.2 billion, down 17.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and down 3.3% on an adjusted basis. Diluted earnings per share were $3.96 for the quarter; adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.62 were 0.8% above the same period in 2021.

UPS Releases 4Q 2022 Earnings

Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. UPS, -2.61% slumped 2.5% in afternoon trading Monday, a day before the package delivery giant reports fourth-quarter results. The company has beat both profit and revenue expectations for the 10-straight quarters, but the stock has declined the day earnings were reported five times, including the days after the past three quarterly results, according to FactSet data.

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United Parcel's (UPS) fourth-quarter 2022 revenues are expected to have improved year over year. However, high fuel costs and supply-chain challenges are likely to have weighed on the bottom line.

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