50% off Premium Yearly
United Parcel ServicesUPSBUYNov 16, 2020Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 16, 2026. Market Open.
Struggling for a long time. Capital intensive. Had to raise wages a lot. Behind the 8 ball compared to, say, AMZN (a more efficient logistics business). Competitive industry. Higher energy prices a problem, as are tariffs. One of those cases where it's fallen a lot, but that doesn't make it a good business.
You want to buy stocks when they're down. A deal at 10.5x PE with 11% growth. Don't have to jump in right now, but he'd sell puts ~$75.
Bad year, tariff uncertainty, high labour costs, elevated capex, high debt. Market didn't like reduction in business with AMZN, but it's a low-margin business. E-commerce continues to grow, looking to expand in Mexico. Thinks earnings will inflect this year. Loves the dividend of 7%.
A dividend pick for 2025. Is down a lot from their highs. A contrarian play. It pays around a 5% dividend yield. It trades at a reasonable valuation and offers decent earnings growth in 2025 of 5-7%. Collect the dividend and enjoy a little capital appreciation on top. You won't shoot the lights out, but you can relax with this steady earner.
A Covid vaccine distribution play They have a freezer farm in the U.S. and Holland, cold enough to transport the Pfzier vaccine. That's a definite plus. They recently reported a strong quarter, but didn't issue guidance, so the stock got hammered. The stock has since recovered. The coming holiday season is crucial for UPS. He believes in the new CEO to deliver this season and in delivering vaccines.