The United Parcel Service (UPS) has made several notable moves in the market recently. Despite undergoing personnel cuts due to falling parcel demand, UPS continues to generate positive returns for its investors, a notable 60% over the past five years. This is attributed to company-wide cost-cutting measures that have sparked investor confidence and elicited a UBS upgrade. Ups has also made strides in automation, opening a vast warehouse dominated by robotic workforce, a key part of its strategic plan.
However, recent labor discord, including a potential strike that could have cost billions and impacted 30% of US package deliveries, has caused concern. According to the Teamsters Union, they reached a tentative deal with UPS, thus avoiding a potentially disastrous strike scenario. As part of the new contract, UPS drivers could reportedly earn a substantial $172,000, an attractive package even for those without college degrees.
During this period, UPS's stock has had some fluctuations, but with the company's performance forecast revised to $157.00, and its acquisition of multinational Healthcare logistics provider Bomi Group, there is renewed investor interest. The decision to initiate a $5B Share Buyback Program also served to increase shareholder value. Despite standoff with its workforce, UPS remains an attractive option for investors.
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