Where Will UPS Stock Be in 1 Year?

The outlook for United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is not straightforward. The company is set to see some major changes over the next year, but the real question for investors is how much it will change, what will happen to the share price, and what the dividend, now yielding 6.5%, will look like. Here are the main factors to keep an eye on.I will focus on the U.S. domestic package segment, as it accounts for over half of UPS's earnings and is typically the swing factor in those earnings. It's also the segment undergoing significant change in 2026. The two major factors to focus on in 2026:Volume, revenue, profits, and customer prospects are essential at all times, but particularly so when the company appears to be facing a significant challenge in supporting its $5 dividend payment. As a reminder, the Wall Street analyst consensus calls for just $5.3 billion and $5.4 billion in free cash flow (FCF) for UPS in 2026 and 2027, respectively. These figures indicate UPS would need to dip into cash reserves or issue debt to support the dividend.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool