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UPS Raises Full-Year Revenue Forecast

Created at 28 Jul · 10:12 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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United Parcel Service has increased its full-year revenue forecast, projecting $91.2 billion in revenue for 2026, up from a previous estimate of $89.7 billion. This adjustment reflects the company's strategy to focus on higher-margin shipments and reduce volumes from its largest customer, Amazon.

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Key Numbers

$91.2B2026 revenue forecast
$89.7BPrevious 2026 revenue forecast
$24.5BQ4 2025 consolidated revenues
$2.10Q4 2025 diluted EPS
$2.38Q4 2025 non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS
$1.64Quarterly dividend
$88.7BFull-year 2025 consolidated revenue
10.5%Q4 2025 consolidated operating margin
11.8%Q4 2025 non-GAAP adjusted consolidated operating margin
3.2%U.S. Domestic Segment revenue decline (Q4 2025)
8.3%U.S. Domestic Segment revenue per piece growth (Q4 2025)
2.5%International Segment revenue increase (Q4 2025)
7.1%International Segment revenue per piece growth (Q4 2025)
12.7%Supply Chain Solutions revenue decline (Q4 2025)

Who's Involved

United Parcel Service
Parcel delivery giant raising full-year revenue forecast
Amazon.com
Largest customer for UPS, with volumes being scaled back
Carol Tomé
CEO of UPS, commented on Q4 performance and strategy
Lisa Baertlein
Reuters reporter
Abhinav Parmar
Reuters reporter
Pooja Desai
Reuters editor
UPS Raises Full-Year Revenue Forecast

↳ Why This Matters

UPS's updated revenue forecast and strategic pivot indicate a focus on profitability and operational efficiency, potentially signaling a more resilient business model less dependent on large, lower-margin contracts.

Key facts

  • UPS raised its full-year revenue forecast to $91.2 billion for 2026.
  • The company's previous 2026 revenue forecast was $89.7 billion.
  • UPS reported fourth-quarter 2025 consolidated revenues of $24.5 billion.
  • UPS's full-year 2025 consolidated revenue was $88.7 billion.
  • The company is pivoting toward higher-margin shipments and scaling back volumes for Amazon.

United Parcel Service (UPS) has raised its full-year revenue forecast, signaling a strategic shift towards higher-margin shipments and a reduction in volume handled for its largest client, Amazon.com.

The parcel delivery giant now expects 2026 revenue to reach $91.2 billion, an increase from its prior projection of $89.7 billion.

UPS announced fourth-quarter 2025 consolidated revenues of $24.5 billion, with a GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.10 and a non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.38. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.64 per share. During the fourth quarter of 2025, UPS completed the retirement of its MD-11 aircraft fleet as part of its fleet modernization efforts.

For the full year 2025, UPS reported consolidated revenues of $88.7 billion. The U.S. Domestic Segment saw a 3.2% revenue decline in the fourth quarter, attributed to a decrease in volume, although revenue per piece grew by 8.3%. The International Segment experienced a 2.5% revenue increase, driven by a 7.1% rise in revenue per piece. The Supply Chain Solutions segment reported a 12.7% revenue decline, primarily due to lower volume in the Mail Innovations business.

UPS CEO Carol Tomé highlighted the company's progress in strengthening revenue quality and building a more agile network in 2025, anticipating 2026 to be an inflection point following the completion of the Amazon glide-down.

Frequently asked questions

UPS now expects 2026 revenue to be $91.2 billion.

The previous forecast for 2026 revenue was $89.7 billion.

UPS reported consolidated revenues of $24.5 billion, diluted EPS of $2.10, and non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $2.38.

UPS is scaling back volumes handled for Amazon.com as part of a pivot toward higher-margin shipments.

What Happens Next

01UPS will continue to execute its strategy to deliver growth and sustained margin expansion in 2026.

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How It Developed

UPS announced fourth-quarter 2025 consolidated revenues of $24.5 billion.
UPS reported non-GAAP adjusted consolidated operating profit of $2.9 billion for Q4 2025.
UPS declared a quarterly dividend of $1.64.
UPS completed the retirement of its MD-11 fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025.
UPS's U.S. Domestic Segment revenue declined 3.2% in Q4 2025, with revenue per piece growing 8.3%.
UPS's International Segment revenue increased 2.5% in Q4 2025, driven by a 7.1% increase in revenue per piece.
UPS's Supply Chain Solutions revenue declined 12.7% in Q4 2025.
UPS reported full-year 2025 consolidated revenue of $88.7 billion.

Sources

T1
UPS raises full-year revenue forecastReuters
T2
UPS Releases 4Q 2025 Earnings and Provides 2026 ...investors.ups.com
T2
8-K - 01/27/2026 - United Parcel Service, Inc.investors.ups.com

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