- Wells Fargo downgrades UPS on tariff-related challenges and execution concerns.
- Analyst price targets suggest a potential upside, despite recent downgrades.
- GuruFocus estimates indicate significant long-term growth potential for UPS.
Wells Fargo has revised its rating for United Parcel Service (UPS, Financial) from Overweight to Equal Weight. The adjustment reflects mounting apprehensions over tariff-induced volume pressures and the impact of the de minimis exemption's removal. Consequently, Wells Fargo has adjusted its price target for UPS to $98, down from a prior estimate of $120, amid growing questions about UPS's capacity to navigate these headwinds effectively.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
In a survey conducted among 28 analysts, the one-year price target for United Parcel Service Inc (UPS, Financial) averaged $122.08, ranging from a high projection of $150.00 to a low of $80.00. This average target implies a potential upside of 24.69% from the current share price of $97.91. For more in-depth price estimates, visit the United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) Forecast page.
When considering recommendations from 32 brokerage firms, UPS holds an average brokerage recommendation score of 2.3, hinting at an "Outperform" status. The recommendation scale spans from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating a Strong Buy and 5 signifying a Sell.
The GuruFocus evaluation further suggests that the estimated GF Value for UPS in a year's time stands at $151.41. This projection indicates a substantial upside of 54.64% from the current trading price of $97.91. The GF Value metric reflects GuruFocus's assessment of the stock's fair value based on the historical trading multiples and anticipated business performance. Detailed data is available on the United Parcel Service Inc (UPS, Financial) Summary page.
