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United Parcel ServiceUPS +0.31%76 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates UPS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Transportation companies, United Parcel Service ranks worse than 63.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
UPS'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 8.7 Max: 36.3
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of United Parcel Service was 36.30% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
UPS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 63.59% of 412
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.4
vs UPS: 2.60
During the past 12 months, United Parcel Service's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of United Parcel Service Inc is 0.94, which seems too high.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of United Parcel Service was 0.94. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.53.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of United Parcel Service Inc is 0.94, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
United Parcel Service Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.640000
2026-08-17
2026-08-17
2026-09-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 1.640000
2026-05-18
2026-05-18
2026-06-04
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 1.640000
2026-02-17
2026-02-17
2026-03-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 1.640000
2025-11-17
2025-11-17
2025-12-04
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
United Parcel Service's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $100.28.
United Parcel Service's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $6.56.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of United Parcel Service was 7.90%. The lowest was 1.82%. And the median was 3.25%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
United Parcel Service 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
UPS vs FDX, EXPD, JBHT: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United Parcel Service 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
United Parcel Service 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.60% mean?
United Parcel Service (UPS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 8.70. Over the past decade, United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 2.60 to 36.30. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #262 out of 412 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
United Parcel Service's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.60% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 8.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 36.30. The Transportation industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40. United Parcel Service's value of 2.60% is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #262 out of 412 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Parcel Service has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parcel Service's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to FDX and EXPD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #262 out of 412 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places United Parcel Service in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40. United Parcel Service's value of 2.60% is 69% below this benchmark. Historically, United Parcel Service's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 2.60 to 36.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 8.40, United Parcel Service has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 8.40, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parcel Service's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.60% is 69% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parcel Service's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.60%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 8.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Parcel Service stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.54, compared to a current price of $100.28 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.60%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 69% below the Transportation industry median of 8.40. United Parcel Service's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parcel Service (UPS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United Parcel Service (UPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parcel Service stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $100.28 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.54.
GuruFocus considers United Parcel Service to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UPS:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 2.60% (70% below median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: $120.54 vs. price of $100.28 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69% below the Transportation median (#262 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
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