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UPS United Parcel Service, Inc.
United Parcel Service, Inc. shows several signals that historically correlate with elevated dividend risk.
Why we rate it 4.0
- Yield of 6.06% is high — historically yields above 7% carry elevated cut risk
- Payout ratio of 100% is stretched — much above 100% means the dividend exceeds earnings
- Current yield is much higher than the 5-year average of 4.20% — usually means price has fallen sharply
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where UPS ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 147dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where UPS lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
About United Parcel Service, Inc.
United Parcel Service, Inc., a package delivery and logistics provider, offers transportation and delivery services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery services for express letters, documents, packages and palletized freight through air and ground services. The International Package segment provides small package operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Canada and Latin America, and Asia. The company offers a range of guaranteed day- and time-definite international transportation services; day-definite services; cross-border ground package delivery; contract-only, e-commerce solutions for non-urgent, and cross-border shipments; and international service for urgent and palletized shipments. It also provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage and insurance, mail services, healthcare logistics, distribution, and post-sales services. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to UPS's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is UPS's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 6.06%, payout ratio 100%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates UPS's dividend safety profile as weak (4/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is UPS's current dividend yield?
UPS has a current dividend yield of 6.06% as of April 28, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 4.20%.
How is UPS's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy UPS based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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