United Parcel Service Inc Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
6.14%
Annual Dividend
$6.56
Stock Price
$106.87
Market Cap
$88.59B
How It's Calculated
6.14% = $6.56 ÷ $106.87 × 100
What This Means
United Parcel Service Inc's dividend yield of 6.14% is well above the market average. While attractive, very high yields can sometimes signal financial stress or an unsustainable payout — always check the payout ratio.
About United Parcel Service Inc
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) operates in the Logistics & Transportation sector, specifically in Logistics & Transportation. With a market capitalization of about $88.59B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $106.87, within a 52-week range of $82.00 to $122.41 (-12.7% from the high, +30.3% from the low). Beta of 1.05 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 5.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For United Parcel Service Inc, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Logistics & Transportation, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Logistics & Transportation names on our S&P 100 coverage, United Parcel Service Inc's dividend yield of 6.14% can be compared with peers such as FDX (1.58%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Logistics & Transportation stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UPS is grouped in the Logistics & Transportation sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.05 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 5.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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$6.56
Sector
Logistics & Transportation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does UPS pay a dividend?
Yes — United Parcel Service Inc currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $6.56 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for UPS?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, UPS's yield is about 6.14%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 6.14% compare to sector peers?
In Logistics & Transportation, peer yields such as FDX (1.58%) help frame UPS's 6.14%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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