LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / November 9, 2017 / Pro-Trader Daily takes a closer look at United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) ("UPS") as the Company's stock will begin trading ex-dividend on November 10, 2017. In order to capture the dividend payout, investors must purchase the stock a day prior to the ex-dividend date that is by latest at the end of the trading session on November 09, 2017. Are you looking for research on dividend stocks, if so register with us now for your free membership at:

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Dividend Declared

On November 02, 2017, 2017, UPS' Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. The dividend is payable November 29, 2017, to shareowners of record on November 13, 2017.

UPS' indicated dividend represents a yield of 2.91%, which is substantially above the average dividend yield of 2.00% for the Services sector. UPS has a long history of rewarding shareowners with generous cash dividends. The Company has paid either stock or cash dividends every year since 1955 and has more than quadrupled its dividend since it went public at the end of 1999.

Dividend Insights

UPS has a dividend payout ratio of 55.2%, which means that the Company distributes approximately $0.55 for every $1.00 earned. The dividend payout ratio reflects how much amount a company is returning to shareholders versus how much money it is keeping on hand to reinvest in growth, to pay off debt, and/or to add to its cash reserves.

According to analysts' estimates, UPS is forecasted to report earnings of $6.50 for the next year compared to its annualized dividend of $3.32 per share.

As of September 30, 2017, UPS's cash and cash equivalent totaled $3.42 billion compared to cash of $3.48 billion as on December 31, 2016. The Company's net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September July 30, 2017, was $4.42 billion compared to $5.36 billion in the prior year's same period. The Company's strong financial position indicates its ability to absorb any fluctuations in earnings and cash flow and to sustain the dividend distribution for a long period.

Recent Development for UPS

On October 31, 2017, UPS announced the construction of a new package distribution facility in Aurora, which will create more than 700 new jobs when fully operational. A portion of the approximately 360,000 square foot building, located in the 110 acres East Park 70 industrial business park along the Interstate 70 corridor just east of Denver, is expected to begin operating in 2017, in time for the busy holiday shopping season.

The $90 million project joins a multi-year investment plan to expand and modernize UPS's global logistics network. From early 2016 through September 2017, the Company announced plans to construct nine new US facilities that will add more than 6.2 million square feet of facility space for increasing package processing capacity.

About United Parcel Service, Inc.

UPS is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight, facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

Stock Performance

On Wednesday, November 08, 2017, the stock closed the trading session at $113.13, marginally slipping 0.72% from its previous closing price of $113.95. A total volume of 2.37 million shares have exchanged hands, which was higher than the 3-month average volume of 2.29 million shares. United Parcel Service's stock price advanced 1.99% in the last three months, 8.62% in the past six months, and 0.98% in the previous twelve months. The stock is trading at a PE ratio of 27.79 and has a dividend yield of 2.93%. At Wednesday's closing price, the stock's net capitalization stands at $99.16 billion.

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