UPS (United Parcel Service) Aktie News

Companies like UPS, FedEx and DHL are increasingly turning to automation in their warehouse processes to work toward greater efficiency and lower costs. But with the rise of automation, companies are weighing the balance between their human workers and their technological innovations.

United Parcel Service is in the middle of a major business overhaul. The company is making significant progress in its turnaround effort.

Investors might sometimes assume that high-yielding stocks are risky, which isn't always the case. United Parcel Service and Verizon Communications pay far more than the S&P 500 average, but their payouts are sustainable.

The Teamsters Union said on Monday it had sued United Parcel Service , alleging the delivery giant's fresh buyout packages for drivers violated their national contract.

Realty Income has increased its dividend for a remarkable 112 consecutive quarters. UPS' dividend is looking increasingly more reliable.

United Parcel Service beat expectations in its most recent quarter. The company is reducing the size of its "dilutive" Amazon deliveries, which should strengthen its margins.

FedEx has outperformed UPS year to date and over the past five years. UPS has the higher valuation despite growing at a slower rate than FedEx and having lower net income growth.

UPS announced last month it would be cutting 30,000 jobs this year, after it eliminated 62,000 positions in 2025, The New York Times reported. The company's new layoffs are triggered by the company ending its relationship with Amazon, according to the report, which noted Amazon was also a leader in layoffs.