United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Q3 2025 Financial Results Summary

Released on October 28, 2025, UPS has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showing various metrics in comparison to the same quarter in the previous year. Below is a summary of the results highlighting significant figures and changes.

Key Financial Highlights

• Consolidated Revenues:
• $21.4 billion
• Consolidated Operating Margin:
• GAAP: 8.4%
• Non-GAAP Adjusted: 10.0%
• Diluted EPS:
• GAAP: $1.55
• Non-GAAP Adjusted: $1.74

Segment Performance

U.S. Domestic Segment

• Revenue:
• $14,220 million, down 2.6% from $14,597 million in 3Q 2024
• Operating Profit:
• $603 million, a decrease of 28.5% compared to $843 million in 3Q 2024
• Operating Margin:
• GAAP: 4.2%
• Non-GAAP Adjusted: 6.4%

International Segment

• Revenue:
• $4,673 million, an increase of 5.9% from $4,411 million in 3Q 2024
• Operating Profit:
• $676 million, down 15.3% from $798 million in 3Q 2024
• Operating Margin:
• GAAP: 14.5%
• Non-GAAP Adjusted: 14.8%

Supply Chain Solutions

• Revenue:
• $2,522 million, down 22.1% from $3,237 million in 3Q 2024
• Operating Profit:
• $525 million, up 52.6% from $344 million in 3Q 2024
• Operating Margin:
• GAAP: 20.8%
• Non-GAAP Adjusted: 21.3%

Strategic Updates

• Transformation Strategy:
• UPS incurred a total charge of $164 million in the quarter related to its transformation strategy, impacting operating profits.
• The company has engaged in a sale-leaseback transaction which resulted in a $330 million pre-tax gain and significantly contributed to earnings.

Financial Guidance

• Fourth Quarter 2025 Guidance:
• Estimated consolidated revenue: approximately $24.0 billion
• Expected Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Margin: 11.0% – 11.5%
• Full Year 2025 Expectations:
• Capital Expenditures projected at $3.5 billion
• Anticipated Dividend Payments around $5.5 billion (subject to Board approval)
• Effective Tax Rate of approximately 23.75%
• Pension contributions of $1.4 billion (with $1.3 billion already made)
• Share repurchases of approximately $1.0 billion, which have been completed

Metrics in Focus

• Cost Per Piece (Domestic):
• GAAP: $12.92, an increase of 12.3% from $11.50 in 3Q 2024

• Non-GAAP Adjusted: $12.63, up 10.4% from $11.44 in 3Q 2024

• Free Cash Flow:

• For the first nine months of 2025, free cash flow was $2.744 billion.

Analyst Commentary

Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, expressed gratitude for employee dedication and highlighted the strategic shift to deliver long-term value while preparing for the upcoming holiday shipping season.

This summary provides a comprehensive look at UPS’s financial performance during the third quarter of 2025, showcasing both strengths and areas of focus within their ongoing strategies and operational metrics.

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