UPS (UPS) Acquires Andlauer Healthcare for $1.6 Billion

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  • UPS is acquiring Andlauer Healthcare Group to boost its cold chain capabilities in a $1.6 billion deal.
  • Analysts forecast a potential 26.21% increase in UPS's stock value, with a one-year price target of $122.69.
  • The GF Value estimate suggests a 56.18% upside, predicting a future stock value of $151.82.

United Parcel Service (UPS, Financial) is strategically expanding its healthcare logistics portfolio by acquiring Canada’s Andlauer Healthcare Group (ANDHF) for CAD$2.2 billion ($1.6 billion). This acquisition is expected to close by late 2025 and aims to significantly enhance UPS Healthcare's cold chain logistics capabilities, thanks to Andlauer's specialized services.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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According to projections from 28 analysts, the average one-year price target for United Parcel Service Inc (UPS, Financial) is $122.69. This forecast includes a high estimate of $150.00 and a low of $80.00, translating to a potential upside of 26.21% from the current price of $97.21. For a more comprehensive analysis, visit the United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) Forecast page.

When evaluating brokerage firm recommendations, UPS holds an average recommendation rating of 2.3, categorized as "Outperform." This scale ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), based on inputs from 32 brokerage firms.

GuruFocus GF Value Estimation

GuruFocus estimates indicate that the GF Value for United Parcel Service Inc (UPS, Financial) one year from now is projected to be $151.82. This represents a significant upside of 56.18% from its current trading price of $97.21. The GF Value metric is derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and forward-looking business performance estimates. For further details, check the United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) Summary page.

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