United Parcel Service (UPS) Stock

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United Parcel Service (UPS) is a top player in the market, benefiting from its large size, sorting centers, and wide network of retail stores. Although it has faced some profit issues because of rising labor costs, improvements in efficiency and stable profit margins suggest a brighter future, making it a good investment. Additionally, UPS offers a dividend yield of more than 5.5%, backed by solid safety measures and long-term growth potential, even though its payout ratio is relatively high.

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UPS (NYSE: UPS) has just released its Q4 results, showing that its revenue fell short of expectations while its earnings surpassed them. The company reported a revenue of $25.3 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share, compared to the expected figures of $25.4 billion and $2.53.

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On Thursday, UPS shares fell by 14% to $114.90 after the company provided financial forecasts for 2025 that were lower than anticipated.

Morgan Brennan talks to UPS CEO Carol Tomé about the company's new strategy to depend less on Amazon and focus more on making profits and growing in key areas. They cover UPS's emphasis on small and medium-sized businesses, healthcare logistics, and international trade, as well as a plan to save $1 billion in costs.