United Parcel Service (UPS) Reports Q4 Earnings Miss, Issues 2025 Revenue Outlook Below Estimates
United Parcel Service (UPS) shares tumbled in premarket trading following the release of worse-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
Q4 Financial Results
* Net income: $1.72 billion ($2.01 per share)
* Revenue: $25.3 billion
* Excluding charges: Adjusted EPS of $2.75
Analyst Expectations
* Net income: $2.14 billion ($2.51 per share)
* Revenue: $25.35 billion
Key Takeaways
* UPS reported a second consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue and profit growth.
* Revenue outlook for 2025 is below analyst estimates ($89 billion vs. $95 billion+).
* Company announces "efficiency reimagined" initiatives to generate $1 billion in savings.
Market Reaction
UPS shares have declined approximately 15% over the past 12 months.