Q2 25 EPS
$1.55
MISS 1.02%
Est. $1.57
Q2 25 Revenue
$21.22B
BEAT +1.76%
Est. $20.85B
vs S&P Since Q2 25
+8.4%
BEATING MARKET
UPS +21.9% vs S&P +13.4%
Market Reaction
Did UPS Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
United Parcel Service delivered a mixed second quarter, with adjusted EPS of $1.55 falling just short of the $1.57 consensus estimate by 1.02%, even as revenue of $21.22 billion edged past expectations by 1.76%, though it still marked a 2.5% decline … Read more United Parcel Service delivered a mixed second quarter, with adjusted EPS of $1.55 falling just short of the $1.57 consensus estimate by 1.02%, even as revenue of $21.22 billion edged past expectations by 1.76%, though it still marked a 2.5% decline from a year ago. The headline story, however, was not the modest top-line beat but the scale of structural change underway at the company, as UPS closed 74 facilities by quarter-end and confirmed plans to cut roughly 20,000 positions in 2025, all in service of $3.50 billion in targeted cost savings. Volume pressure remained acute, with U.S. Domestic average daily package volume falling 7.3%, partially cushioned by a 5.5% rise in revenue per piece. Amid a broader market day packed with corporate results, UPS stood out for withdrawing its full-year revenue and operating profit guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty, while reaffirming capital expenditures of roughly $3.50 billion and a commitment to approximately $5.50 billion in dividends, underscoring that transformation spending will not come at the expense of shareholder returns.
Key Takeaways
- • Revenue per piece increased 5.5% in U.S. Domestic Package to $13.03, driven by pricing discipline across Next Day Air (+8.3%), Deferred (+11.1%), and Ground (+4.9%)
- • International average daily volume grew 3.9%, with export volumes up 6.1%
- • U.S. Domestic volume declined 7.3% year-over-year, reflecting expected volume declines including impact from largest customer
- • Purchased transportation costs fell 22.9% ($751M reduction) due to Coyote divestiture and network optimization
- • Total operating expenses declined 2.4% despite compensation and benefits rising 1.1%
- • Supply Chain Solutions revenue declined 18.3% primarily from Coyote divestiture in Q3 2024
- • Forwarding revenue dropped 44.3% within Supply Chain Solutions
UPS YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
UPS Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“I want to thank all UPSers for their dedication and hard work in what continues to be a dynamic and evolving trade environment. Our second quarter results reflect both the complexity of the landscape and the strength of our execution. We are making meaningful progress on our strategic initiatives, and we're confident these actions are positioning the company for stronger long-term financial performance and enhanced competitive advantage.”
— Carol Tomé, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
UPS Earnings Trends
UPS vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
UPS EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
UPS Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
UPS Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | $1.07 | — | $21.20B | +1.09% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $2.20 | $2.38 | +8.18% | $24.48B | +1.79% |
| FY Full Year | $6.91 | $7.16 | +3.59% | $88.66B | +0.55% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.30 | $1.74 | +33.94% | $21.42B | +2.76% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $1.57 | $1.55 | -1.02% | $21.22B | +1.76% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $1.38 | $1.49 | +7.91% | $21.55B | +2.51% |