UPS Share Price Dips Following Barclays' Sell Recommendation Due to Competition from Amazon and FedEx
UPS Earnings Under Pressure from Amazon and FedEx
UPS shares are facing significant upside challenges as Barclays recently issued a rare 'sell' recommendation on the shipping giant. Analyst Brandon Oglenski downgraded the Atlanta-based company from equal-weight to underweight on concerns surrounding UPS earnings ahead of the third-quarter results due later this week.
Most notably, the downgrading reflects risk from a lower demand for parcels and increasing challenges from rivals like Amazon and FedEx. Oglenski's report highlighted that UPS's long-term relationship with Amazon could weaken, posing more risk to UPS shares.
Market Reaction and Future Competition
On Monday, UPS shares dropped 3.4%—the largest single-day decline in almost three months—reflecting the market's reaction to these developments. With 17 buy recommendations, 14 holds, and three sells, the average price target stands at $145. However, UPS shares have declined 16% this year amid mounting operational struggles.
- FedEx continues to challenge UPS as it faces slowing business performance.
- Investors are advised to consider long-term impacts of FedEx's merger and its implications on cargo productivity.
- Potential threats from Amazon's expansive delivery network do not bode well for UPS's stability.
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