United Parcel Service에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 United Parcel Service의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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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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화요일(25일) 미국 증시는 혼조세를 보였다. 나스닥 종합지수는 거의 80포인트, 즉 0.5% 상승하여 18,271.86에 마감했고, 다우존스 지수는 42,587.50포인트에서 대체로 보합세를 보였다. S&amp;P 500 지수는 0.2% 상승하여 5,776.65포인트에 마감했다.
이러한 변동 속에서 화요일 소매 투자자와 트레이들의 주목을 받은 주식은 다음과 같다.

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루이스 디조이(Louis DeJoy) 미국 연방우체국장은 월요일(24일) 즉각 사임을 발표하면서 어려운 시장 역학 관계 속에서 미국 연방우체국(USPS) 리더십에 중대한 변화를 예고했다.

미국 연방우체국장 사임...아마존·페덱스·UPS와 경쟁 속 95억 달러 적자

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미국의 소비자들과 소규모 기업들은 도널드 트럼프 대통령이 중국산 저가 수입품에 대한 $800 면세 한도를 없애는 새로운 관세를 부과한 직후부터 그 영향을 즉각적으로 느끼고 있다. 이 변경이 시행된 며칠 후, 쉬인(Shein), 테무(Temu) 및 I.Am.Gia(아이엠지아) 같은 웹사이트들에서 주문한 고객들은 유나이티드 파슬 서비스(NYSE: UPS)와 DHL과 같은 배송업체들로부터 예상치 못한 수입세 통지서를 받기 시작했다. 이 통지서의 금액은 종종 상품 가격과 거의 맞먹는 수준이었다.

미국 소비자와 기업들, 중국 관세가 시행되면서 UPS와 DHL의 높은 수입 관세 요금에 충격

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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;
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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.

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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.
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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>

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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 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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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>
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<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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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $140. 
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A Closer Look at United Parcel Service's Options Market Dynamics

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 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $379,315, and 5 were calls, valued at $212,721.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $135.0 for United Parcel Service over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United Parcel Service stands at 1305.86, with a total volume reaching 475.00. 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 $135.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United Parcel Service Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741894319_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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$151.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$24.05</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.9</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">113</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.
<h3>Current Position of United Parcel Service</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,029,701, the UPS's price is up by 0.36%, now at $115.68. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say 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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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $140. 
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<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 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 14, UPS filed for mixed shelf offering of up to $10 billion.</li>
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as an advisor to President Donald Trump, has put forth a proposal for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak.
What Happened:  During a Morgan Stanley conference on Wednesday, Musk stated, &#8220;I think logically we should privatize anything that can reasonably be privatized,&#8221; as per Reuters, acknowledging that such measures would require congressional approval.
Despite&nbsp;posting a profit of $144&nbsp;million in the fourth quarter, the Postal Service has been grappling with financial woes, having lost over $100 billion since 2007. In contrast, Amtrak has experienced a revival in ridership, exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels in 2024.&nbsp;However, for the 12 months ending September 30, the rail operator reported an adjusted operating loss of $705 million, reflecting a 9% decline compared to 2023.
Musk drew a comparison between Amtrak and Chinese high-speed rail, describing the former as a &#8220;..a sad situation&#8230; It will leave you with a very bad impression of America.&#8221; In response, Amtrak asserted that its &#8220;business performance is strong&#8221; and that it is on the path to achieving operational profitability
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s proposal to privatize these entities aligns with that of President Trump. He had floated the idea of privatizing the postal department even in his first term. Also, last month, Trump expressed his desire to merge&nbsp;the Postal Service and the&nbsp;U.S. Commerce Department, a suggestion that has been met with opposition from Democrats who argue it would be a violation of federal law. 
"It's a lot different today, between Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and 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>) and all the things that you didn&#8217;t have. But there is talk about that. It&#8217;s an idea that a lot of people have liked for a long time," Trump had stated in December.
Musk&#8217;s comments come amid a backdrop of sweeping federal workforce cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The DOGE has been mired in controversy since the beginning and its layoff actions have met with mixed responses, mostly criticism.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) co-founder Steve Wozniak criticized DOGE&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44160018/apple-co-founder-steve-wozniak-blasts-doges-mass-firings-says-musk-led-cuts-are-like-using-a-sledgehammer-instead-of-a-scalpel">mass layoffs</a>, describing them as a &#8220;reckless strategy that lacks precision.&#8221; On the other hand, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon supported DOGE&#8217;s mission to eliminate wasteful spending and streamline processes.
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Elon Musk Pushes For Privatization Of Postal Service And Amtrak: 'It Will Leave You With A Very Bad Impression Of America'

Looking into the current session, United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) shares are trading at $119.37, after a 0.29% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock went up by 6.50%, but in the past year, fell by 20.47%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741009525_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing United Parcel Service P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 35.15 in the Air Freight &amp; Logistics industry, United Parcel Service Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.63. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741009525_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: United Parcel Service

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish 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 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.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for United Parcel Service.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $320,710, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $340,863.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $105.0 and $130.0 for United Parcel Service, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $105.0 to $130.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>United Parcel Service Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740685577_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>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$86.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>855</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$77.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.13</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>125</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 2,652,948, with UPS's price up by 1.35%, positioned at $118.47.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on United Parcel Service</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $125.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Parcel Service, which currently sits at a price target of $147. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on United Parcel Service, which currently sits at a price target of $82. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Baird downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on United Parcel Service with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for United Parcel Service, targeting a price of $149. 
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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