United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Earnings History
Elite Compounder28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Earnings Overview
As of September 24, 2026, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4.57B, reflecting -3.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $5.37 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, UPS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +33.6%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $12.89B in fiscal 2021.
United Parcel Service, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 18.1%, operating margin of 8.9%, and net margin of 6.3%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including FDX ($4.43B net income, 4.7% margin), XPO ($404M net income, 3.9% margin), ODFL ($1.09B net income, 18.6% margin), UPS has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare UPS vs FDX →
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UPS Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.57B | -3.6% | $7.87B | $6.56 | 6.3% | 8.9% |
| 2024 | $5.78B | -13.8% | $8.69B | $6.76 | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| 2023 | $6.71B | -41.9% | $9.37B | $7.80 | 7.4% | 10.3% |
| 2022 | $11.55B | -10.4% | $12.97B | $13.20 | 11.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | $12.89B | +859.8% | $13.11B | $14.68 | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| 2020 | $1.34B | -69.8% | $7.84B | $1.54 | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| 2019 | $4.44B | -7.3% | $7.88B | $5.11 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| 2018 | $4.79B | -2.3% | $7.07B | $5.51 | 6.7% | 9.8% |
| 2017 | $4.91B | +43.0% | $7.49B | $5.61 | 7.4% | 11.3% |
| 2016 | $3.43B | -29.2% | $5.07B | $3.87 | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 2015 | $4.84B | +59.8% | $7.34B | $5.35 | 8.3% | 12.7% |
| 2014 | $3.03B | -30.6% | $6.07B | $3.28 | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| 2013 | $4.37B | +441.8% | $7.03B | $4.61 | 7.9% | 12.7% |
| 2012 | $807M | -78.8% | $1.25B | $0.83 | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | $3.80B | +9.1% | $6.14B | $3.84 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| 2010 | $3.49B | +62.1% | $5.74B | $3.48 | 7.1% | 11.6% |
| 2009 | $2.15B | -28.3% | $3.86B | $2.14 | 4.8% | 8.6% |
| 2008 | $3.00B | +686.1% | $5.95B | $2.94 | 5.8% | 11.6% |
| 2007 | $382M | -90.9% | $873M | $0.36 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| 2006 | $4.20B | +8.6% | $6.65B | $3.86 | 8.8% | 14.0% |
| 2005 | $3.87B | +16.1% | $6.19B | $3.47 | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| 2004 | $3.33B | +15.0% | $5.14B | $2.93 | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| 2003 | $2.90B | -8.9% | $4.45B | $2.55 | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| 2002 | $3.18B | +32.6% | $4.10B | $2.81 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| 2001 | $2.40B | -18.2% | $3.96B | $2.10 | 7.8% | 12.9% |
| 2000 | $2.93B | +232.3% | $4.51B | $2.50 | 9.9% | 15.2% |
| 1999 | $883M | -49.3% | $3.99B | $0.77 | 3.3% | 14.7% |
| 1998 | $1.74B | - | $3.09B | $1.57 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
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UPS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UPS stock.
What is UPS earnings per share (EPS)?
UPS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $5.37, reflecting -3.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +33.6%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s net income?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) trailing twelve-month net income is $4.6B as of 2025. Earnings declined -3.0% year-over-year. United Parcel Service, Inc. has been profitable for 28 consecutive years.
Is UPS profitable?
Yes, UPS is profitable with a TTM net income of $4.6B and a net profit margin of +6.3%. United Parcel Service, Inc. has generated profits for 28 consecutive years.
What is UPS's earnings growth rate?
UPS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -3.0%, 3-Year: -20.8%, 5-Year: +33.6%, 10-Year: +2.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are UPS's profit margins?
United Parcel Service, Inc. net profit margin is +6.3%, operating margin is +8.9%, and gross margin is +18.1%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +33.8%.
Is UPS growing earnings?
UPS earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -3.0% trails the 5-year CAGR of +33.6%. TTM net income is $4.6B.
What was UPS's best earnings year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $12.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were UPS's earnings last quarter?
UPS's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $604M with diluted EPS of $0.71. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.