About United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
United Parcel Service, Inc. is a Integrated Freight & Logistics company operating in the Industrials sector.
UPS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $108.25
- Market Cap
- $92.10B
- 52-Week High
- $122.41
- 52-Week Low
- $90.84
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Integrated Freight & Logistics
$1,000 Invested in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
How much would $1,000 invested in UPS be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in UPS 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in 2025 would be worth $1,214 as of November 2026, representing a +21.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UPS 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in 2023 would be worth $930 as of November 2026, representing a -7.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UPS 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in 2021 would be worth $673 as of November 2026, representing a -32.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UPS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) in 2016 would be worth $1,491 as of November 2026, representing a +49.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UPS at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) at IPO would be worth $3,461 as of November 2026, representing a +246.1% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (323 months), United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.61% with a median return of +0.70%. The stock had 183 positive months (57%) and 139 negative months (43%). The best month in UPS's history was July 2020 with a +28.4% return, while the worst was January 2009 at -23.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.9%), and January the weakest (-3.0%).
UPS's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +47.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -18.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 27 years of trading history, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has delivered an average annual return of +6.27% with a median return of +3.86%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.65%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (59%) and losses in 11 years (41%).
UPS's best year was 2020 with a +48.64% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -19.74%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. UPS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 10 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +14.32% | $94.69 | $108.25 |
| 2025 | -15.93% | $112.64 | $94.69 |
| 2024 | -15.93% | $133.99 | $112.64 |
| 2023 | -5.96% | $142.48 | $133.99 |
| 2022 | -16.21% | $170.04 | $142.48 |
| 2021 | +30.02% | $130.78 | $170.04 |
| 2020 | +48.64% | $87.98 | $130.78 |
| 2019 | +24.24% | $70.82 | $87.98 |
| 2018 | -15.48% | $83.79 | $70.82 |
| 2017 | +7.14% | $78.20 | $83.79 |
| 2016 | +22.72% | $63.73 | $78.20 |
| 2015 | -10.93% | $71.54 | $63.73 |
| 2014 | +8.67% | $65.84 | $71.54 |
| 2013 | +46.52% | $44.93 | $65.84 |
| 2012 | +3.86% | $43.26 | $44.93 |
| 2011 | +3.84% | $41.66 | $43.26 |
| 2010 | +30.27% | $31.98 | $41.66 |
| 2009 | +7.77% | $29.68 | $31.98 |
| 2008 | -19.74% | $36.98 | $29.68 |
| 2007 | -3.50% | $38.32 | $36.98 |
| 2006 | +1.75% | $37.66 | $38.32 |
| 2005 | -10.52% | $42.09 | $37.66 |
| 2004 | +16.40% | $36.16 | $42.09 |
| 2003 | +19.89% | $30.16 | $36.16 |
| 2002 | +17.20% | $25.73 | $30.16 |
| 2001 | -5.99% | $27.37 | $25.73 |
| 2000 | -13.84% | $31.77 | $27.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions: UPS
What sector is UPS in? ▼
UPS operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry.
How has UPS performed historically? ▼
Over 27 years of trading history, UPS has posted gains in 16 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +48.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in UPS? ▼
You can invest in UPS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold UPS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026