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UPS reported 3Q 2026 results. The stock moved +5.8% on the print.
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UPS (UPS) FY2026 earnings

October 27, 2026 · SharpeIQ Research Desk

Reported results

  • Consolidated revenue increased 6.7% to $22.9 billion.
  • GAAP operating margin was 7.6%, and non-GAAP adj. consolidated operating margin was 9.0%.
  • GAAP consolidated operating profit was $1.7 billion, and non-GAAP adjusted consolidated operating profit was $2.1 billion.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.37; non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.69.
  • U.S. Domestic Segment GAAP operating margin was 6.1%, and non-GAAP adjusted operating margin was 7.0%.

Guidance

  • For the fourth quarter of 2026, consolidated revenue is expected to be approximately $25.7 billion and non-GAAP adjusted operating profit is expected to be approximately $3.3 billion.
  • For full-year 2026, consolidated revenue is expected to be approximately $92.6 billion, non-GAAP adjusted operating profit to be approximately $8.75 billion, non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS to be approximately $7.28, and non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow target to be approximately $6.1B.
  • For full-year 2026, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $3.0 billion, dividend payments around $5.4 billion (subject to board approval), effective tax rate approximately 23%, and pension contributions of $1.3 billion.

Notes

For the third quarter of 2026, GAAP results include a net charge of $279 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, comprised of after-tax transformation strategy costs of $130 million, as well as a $182 million charge associated with a goodwill impairment in Supply Chain Solutions, partially offset by a gain on sale of MD-11 assets of $33 million.

Price and volatility reaction

The stock moved +5.8% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved -9.1 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).

MeasureValueBasis
Close before release100.322026-10-26
Close after release106.092026-10-27
Realised move+5.8%close to close
30d ATM IV change-9.1 vol ptsconstant-maturity series, not the front expiry
Price and volatility reaction. Closes either side of the release. No front-expiry chain on file for a straddle expected move. SharpeIQ — listed option chain and price_history

Source

The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-27 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.

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