UPS
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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) closed at $117.72 as of 2026-07-17, trading 2.1% below its 200-week moving average of $120.28. This places UPS in the below line zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -6.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 71, UPS is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.81 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1344 weeks of data, UPS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought UPS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.3%.
With a market cap of $100.1 billion, UPS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at 33.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.2x book value.
Over the past 25.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in UPS would have grown to $412, compared to $824 for the S&P 500. UPS has returned 5.6% annualized vs 8.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 3 open-market purchases totaling $1,477,377. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while UPS is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -20.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: UPS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After UPS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying UPS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.4% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to -3.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 53% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +18.4% vs +2.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment UPS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices UPS would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where UPS's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-28.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $91.91 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $97.32 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $103.41 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $110.30 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $118.19 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from UPS's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
UPS has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +1.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Nov 2000 | 4 | 3.2% | -13.3% | +320.5% |
| Dec 2000 | Jan 2001 | 6 | 5.9% | -2.8% | +333.0% |
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2002 | 55 | 15.0% | -4.5% | +315.8% |
| Feb 2003 | Apr 2003 | 7 | 5.3% | +24.6% | +319.7% |
| Jul 2006 | Aug 2006 | 2 | 3.9% | +13.4% | +238.1% |
| Feb 2007 | Apr 2007 | 7 | 2.0% | +3.5% | +224.5% |
| Apr 2007 | May 2007 | 3 | 1.0% | +5.5% | +217.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 3 | 1.4% | -24.7% | +215.2% |
| Dec 2007 | Feb 2008 | 6 | 6.2% | -15.1% | +225.8% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 3 | 2.5% | -39.4% | +213.5% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 0.9% | -22.0% | +210.7% |
| May 2008 | Mar 2010 | 96 | 40.8% | -15.3% | +213.3% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 5.7% | +34.0% | +260.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 7 | 8.4% | +24.5% | +61.7% |
| May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 9 | 9.0% | -2.3% | +57.2% |
| Jan 2020 | Jun 2020 | 20 | 13.7% | +54.7% | +48.9% |
| Sep 2023 | Ongoing | 149+ | 41.9% | Ongoing | -14.3% |
| Average | 22 | — | +1.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UPS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-07-17, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is trading 2.1% below its 200-week moving average of $120.28. The current price is $117.72.
What is UPS's 200-week moving average price?
United Parcel Service Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $120.28 as of 2026-07-17. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when UPS drops below its 200-week moving average?
UPS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is UPS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about UPS as of 2026-07-17: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 71 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.6%. Return on equity is 33.4%. Price-to-book is 6.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does UPS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 25.8 years, $100 invested in UPS would have grown to $412, compared to $824 for the S&P 500. That's 5.6% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. UPS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does UPS pay a dividend?
Yes. United Parcel Service Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 560.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-07-17