United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the world’s largest package delivery companies with over 540,000 employees and customers in more than 220 countries and territories.
The company generated 62% of its revenue from U.S. domestic packages, 19% from international packages, and 18% from supply chain and freight sources during the third quarter of 2020. Within U.S. domestic packages, the company generated 74% from ground, 16% from next-day air, and 10% from deferred services.
Strong Q4 Results Without Guidance
United Parcel Service revenue rose 21.1% to $24.9 billion, beating consensus estimates by $2.05 billion, as non-GAAP earnings hit $2.66 per share, beating consensus estimates by $0.52 per share. Adjusted operating income also rose 26% to $2.87 billion, which came in above consensus estimates of $2.26 billion.
Despite the strong results, JPMorgan noted the lack of a full-year guidance with partial near-term commentary as a cause for caution. Analyst Brian Ossenbeck believes that the caution is tied to U.S. domestic business-to-business activity, which was down 8% year-over-year during the third and fourth quarters.
The company raised its quarterly dividend by 1% to $1.02 per share, which represents a 2.5% forward yield. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2021 to shareholders on record as of February 22, 2021.
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