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UPS Stock Hovers Below $110 as Evercore Raises Target to $113

The company is prioritizing profitability over volume through a network reset.

Overview

  • Evercore ISI on Jan. 21 lifted its UPS price target to $113 from $94 and maintained an In Line rating, citing cost initiatives as the anchor for EPS.
  • Shares trade under $110 with an approximately 6% dividend yield, reflecting investor caution during the turnaround.
  • Management continues to pare low-margin business, including reduced exposure to Amazon, alongside facility closures and technology investments.
  • Coverage points to early signs of operational improvement even as the recovery depends on execution and a mixed macro backdrop.
  • UPS completed its acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group in November for about C$2.2 billion to expand cold-chain and specialty healthcare logistics.