United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) reported mixed fourth-quarter results on Thursday.
UPS reported consolidated revenue growth of 1.5% year-over-year to $25.301 billion, missing the consensus of $25.419 billion. Adjusted EPS was $2.75, up 11.3% YoY, above the consensus of $2.53.
"We are making business and operational changes that, along with the foundational changes we've already made, will put us further down the path to becoming a more profitable, agile and differentiated UPS that is growing in the best parts of the market," commented Carol Tomé, UPS chief executive officer.
For 2025, UPS said it expects revenue of ~ $89 billion, sharply below the $94.877 billion consensus, and sees an adjusted operating margin of 10.8%.
The company plans $3.5 billion in capital spending, $5.5 billion in dividends (pending approval), $1 billion in share buybacks, and an expected 23.5% tax rate.
UPS shares dipped 14.1% to close at $114.90 on Thursday.
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