Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
March 31 | ||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||
(amounts in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||
Statement of Income Data: | ||||||||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package | $ | 14,234 | $ | 14,987 | $ | (753) | (5.0) | % | ||||||
International Package | 4,256 | 4,543 | (287) | (6.3) | % | |||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 3,216 | 3,395 | (179) | (5.3) | % | |||||||||
Total revenue | 21,706 | 22,925 | (1,219) | (5.3) | % | |||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package | 13,409 | 13,521 | (112) | (0.8) | % | |||||||||
International Package | 3,600 | 3,715 | (115) | (3.1) | % | |||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 3,084 | 3,148 | (64) | (2.0) | % | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 20,093 | 20,384 | (291) | (1.4) | % | |||||||||
Operating profit: | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package | 825 | 1,466 | (641) | (43.7) | % | |||||||||
International Package | 656 | 828 | (172) | (20.8) | % | |||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 132 | 247 | (115) | (46.6) | % | |||||||||
Total operating profit | 1,613 | 2,541 | (928) | (36.5) | % | |||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
Other pension income (expense) | 67 | 66 | 1 | 1.5 | % | |||||||||
Investment income (expense) and other | 51 | 103 | (52) | (50.5) | % | |||||||||
Interest expense | (195) | (188) | (7) | 3.7 | % | |||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (77) | (19) | (58) | 305.3 | % | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 1,536 | 2,522 | (986) | (39.1) | % | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 423 | 627 | (204) | (32.5) | % | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,113 | $ | 1,895 | $ | (782) | (41.3) | % | ||||||
Net income as a percentage of revenue | 5.1 | % | 8.3 | % | ||||||||||
Per share amounts: | ||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 1.30 | $ | 2.20 | $ | (0.90) | (40.9) | % | ||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.30 | $ | 2.19 | $ | (0.89) | (40.6) | % | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 856 | 862 | (6) | (0.7) | % | |||||||||
Diluted | 857 | 865 | (8) | (0.9) | % | |||||||||
As Adjusted Income Data (1): | ||||||||||||||
Operating profit: | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package | $ | 839 | $ | 1,488 | $ | (649) | (43.6) | % | ||||||
International Package | 682 | 806 | (124) | (15.4) | % | |||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 226 | 258 | (32) | (12.4) | % | |||||||||
Total operating profit | 1,747 | 2,552 | (805) | (31.5) | % | |||||||||
Total other income (expense) | $ | (77) | $ | (19) | $ | (58) | 305.3 | % | ||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 1,670 | $ | 2,533 | $ | (863) | (34.1) | % | ||||||
Net income | $ | 1,223 | $ | 1,904 | $ | (681) | (35.8) | % | ||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 1.43 | $ | 2.21 | $ | (0.78) | (35.3) | % | ||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.43 | $ | 2.20 | $ | (0.77) | (35.0) | % |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
March 31 | ||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||
Revenue (in millions): | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package: | ||||||||||||||
Next Day Air | $ | 2,316 | $ | 2,461 | $ | (145) | (5.9) | % | ||||||
Deferred | 1,156 | 1,194 | (38) | (3.2) | % | |||||||||
Ground | 10,762 | 11,332 | (570) | (5.0) | % | |||||||||
Total U.S. Domestic Package | 14,234 | 14,987 | (753) | (5.0) | % | |||||||||
International Package: | ||||||||||||||
Domestic | 758 | 794 | (36) | (4.5) | % | |||||||||
Export | 3,350 | 3,552 | (202) | (5.7) | % | |||||||||
Cargo and Other | 148 | 197 | (49) | (24.9) | % | |||||||||
Total International Package | 4,256 | 4,543 | (287) | (6.3) | % | |||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions: | ||||||||||||||
Forwarding | 1,280 | 1,514 | (234) | (15.5) | % | |||||||||
Logistics | 1,542 | 1,410 | 132 | 9.4 | % | |||||||||
Other | 394 | 471 | (77) | (16.3) | % | |||||||||
Total Supply Chain Solutions | 3,216 | 3,395 | (179) | (5.3) | % | |||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 21,706 | $ | 22,925 | $ | (1,219) | (5.3) | % | ||||||
Consolidated volume (in millions) | 1,336 | 1,407 | (71) | (5.0) | % | |||||||||
Operating weekdays | 63 | 64 | (1) | (1.6) | % | |||||||||
Average Daily Package Volume (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package: | ||||||||||||||
Next Day Air | 1,590 | 1,737 | (147) | (8.5) | % | |||||||||
Deferred | 1,047 | 1,139 | (92) | (8.1) | % | |||||||||
Ground | 15,438 | 15,796 | (358) | (2.3) | % | |||||||||
Total U.S. Domestic Package | 18,075 | 18,672 | (597) | (3.2) | % | |||||||||
International Package: | ||||||||||||||
Domestic | 1,503 | 1,635 | (132) | (8.1) | % | |||||||||
Export | 1,621 | 1,682 | (61) | (3.6) | % | |||||||||
Total International Package | 3,124 | 3,317 | (193) | (5.8) | % | |||||||||
Consolidated | 21,199 | 21,989 | (790) | (3.6) | % | |||||||||
Average Revenue Per Piece: | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package: | ||||||||||||||
Next Day Air | $ | 23.12 | $ | 22.14 | $ | 0.98 | 4.4 | % | ||||||
Deferred | 17.53 | 16.38 | 1.15 | 7.0 | % | |||||||||
Ground | 11.07 | 11.21 | (0.14) | (1.2) | % | |||||||||
Total U.S. Domestic Package | 12.50 | 12.54 | (0.04) | (0.3) | % | |||||||||
International Package: | ||||||||||||||
Domestic | 8.01 | 7.59 | 0.42 | 5.5 | % | |||||||||
Export | 32.80 | 33.00 | (0.20) | (0.6) | % | |||||||||
Total International Package | 20.87 | 20.47 | 0.40 | 2.0 | % | |||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 13.73 | $ | 13.74 | $ | (0.01) | (0.1) | % |
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits | $ | 11,639 | $ | 11,464 | $ | 175 | 1.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 718 | 725 | (7) | (1.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 898 | 834 | 64 | 7.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Purchased transportation | 3,246 | 3,541 | (295) | (8.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Fuel | 1,060 | 1,271 | (211) | (16.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Other occupancy | 564 | 551 | 13 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses | 1,968 | 1,998 | (30) | (1.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | $ | 20,093 | $ | 20,384 | $ | (291) | (1.4) | % |
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
(amounts in millions) | |||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Current Assets: | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,281 | $ | 3,206 | |||||||
Marketable securities | 232 | 2,866 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | 9,698 | 11,342 | |||||||||
Less: Allowance for credit losses | (144) | (126) | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 9,554 | 11,216 | |||||||||
Materials and supplies | 898 | 935 | |||||||||
Other current assets | 1,212 | 1,190 | |||||||||
Total Current Assets | 16,177 | 19,413 | |||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 37,168 | 36,945 | |||||||||
Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets | 4,223 | 4,308 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 4,846 | 4,872 | |||||||||
Intangible Assets, Net | 3,308 | 3,305 | |||||||||
Deferred Income Tax Assets | 126 | 126 | |||||||||
Other Non-Current Assets | 1,780 | 1,888 | |||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 67,628 | $ | 70,857 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt, commercial paper and finance leases | $ | 1,164 | $ | 3,348 | |||||||
Current maturities of operating leases | 694 | 709 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 5,397 | 6,340 | |||||||||
Accrued wages and withholdings | 3,217 | 3,224 | |||||||||
Self-insurance reserves | 1,325 | 1,320 | |||||||||
Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions | 1,573 | 1,479 | |||||||||
Other current liabilities | 1,326 | 1,256 | |||||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 14,696 | 17,676 | |||||||||
Long-Term Debt and Finance Leases | 18,849 | 18,916 | |||||||||
Non-Current Operating Leases | 3,690 | 3,756 | |||||||||
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations | 6,323 | 6,159 | |||||||||
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 3,825 | 3,772 | |||||||||
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 3,312 | 3,264 | |||||||||
Shareowners' Equity: | |||||||||||
Class A common stock | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Class B common stock | 7 | 7 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | — | — | |||||||||
Retained earnings | 20,681 | 21,055 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,781) | (3,758) | |||||||||
Deferred compensation obligations | 6 | 9 | |||||||||
Less: Treasury stock | (6) | (9) | |||||||||
Total Equity for Controlling Interests | 16,909 | 17,306 | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 24 | 8 | |||||||||
Total Shareowners' Equity | 16,933 | 17,314 | |||||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity | $ | 67,628 | $ | 70,857 |
(amounts in millions) | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
March 31 | |||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,113 | $ | 1,895 | |||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 898 | 834 | |||||||||||||||
Pension and postretirement benefit expense | 259 | 243 | |||||||||||||||
Pension and postretirement benefit contributions | (50) | (1,277) | |||||||||||||||
Self-insurance reserves | 27 | (20) | |||||||||||||||
Deferred tax (benefit) expense | 22 | 56 | |||||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | (27) | 126 | |||||||||||||||
Other (gains) losses | 129 | (13) | |||||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions: | |||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 1,492 | 2,254 | |||||||||||||||
Other assets | 55 | 62 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | (799) | (1,668) | |||||||||||||||
Accrued wages and withholdings | 12 | (508) | |||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 185 | 405 | |||||||||||||||
Other operating activities | — | (32) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash from operating activities | 3,316 | 2,357 | |||||||||||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | |||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (1,035) | (609) | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of businesses, property, plant and equipment | 13 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases of marketable securities | (50) | (2,371) | |||||||||||||||
Sales and maturities of marketable securities | 2,696 | 1,179 | |||||||||||||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (44) | (34) | |||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | (14) | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | 1,566 | (1,813) | |||||||||||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | |||||||||||||||||
Net change in short-term debt | (1,272) | — | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | — | 2,503 | |||||||||||||||
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (926) | (65) | |||||||||||||||
Purchases of common stock | — | (751) | |||||||||||||||
Issuances of common stock | 54 | 49 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends | (1,348) | (1,348) | |||||||||||||||
Other financing activities | (174) | (384) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,666) | 4 | |||||||||||||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | (48) | 40 | |||||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 1,168 | 588 | |||||||||||||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | |||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 3,206 | 5,602 | |||||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 4,374 | $ | 6,190 |
(amounts in millions) | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | $ | 3,316 | $ | 2,357 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (1,035) | (609) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment | 13 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | (14) | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP measure) | $ | 2,280 | $ | 1,770 |
(amounts in millions) | TTM(1) Ended | TTM(1) Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | $ | 10,781 | ||||||||||
Add back: | ||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,661 | 3,174 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 794 | 718 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization | 3,430 | 3,258 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | 11,811 | 17,931 | ||||||||||||
Add back (deduct): | ||||||||||||||
Incentive compensation program redesign | — | 505 | ||||||||||||
One-time compensation | 61 | — | ||||||||||||
Asset impairment charges | 276 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Transformation and other | 518 | 126 | ||||||||||||
Defined benefit plan (gains) and losses | 359 | (1,028) | ||||||||||||
Investment income and other pension income | (527) | (1,261) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 12,498 | $ | 16,281 | ||||||||||
Debt and finance leases, including current maturities | $ | 20,013 | $ | 22,188 | ||||||||||
Add back: | ||||||||||||||
Non-current pension and postretirement benefit obligations | 6,323 | 4,602 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted total debt | $ | 26,336 | $ | 26,790 | ||||||||||
Adjusted total debt/Net income | 4.44 | 2.48 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted total debt/adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | 2.11 | 1.65 |
(amounts in millions) | TTM(1) Ended | TTM(1) Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | $ | 10,781 | ||||||||||
Add back (deduct): | ||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,661 | 3,174 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 794 | 718 | ||||||||||||
Other pension (income) expense | 94 | (1,986) | ||||||||||||
Investment (income) expense and other | (262) | (303) | ||||||||||||
Operating profit | $ | 8,213 | $ | 12,384 | ||||||||||
Incentive compensation program redesign | — | 505 | ||||||||||||
Long-lived asset estimated residual value changes | — | 76 | ||||||||||||
One-time compensation | 61 | — | ||||||||||||
Asset impairment charges | 276 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Transformation and other | 518 | 126 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating profit | $ | 9,068 | $ | 13,099 | ||||||||||
Average debt and finance leases, including current maturities | $ | 21,101 | $ | 22,035 | ||||||||||
Average pension and postretirement benefit obligations | 5,463 | 6,403 | ||||||||||||
Average shareowners' equity | 18,493 | 17,744 | ||||||||||||
Average invested capital | $ | 45,057 | $ | 46,182 | ||||||||||
Net income to average invested capital | 13.2 | % | 23.3 | % | ||||||||||
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (Non-GAAP) | 20.1 | % | 28.4 | % |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As Reported (GAAP) | Asset Impairment Charges(1) | Transformation & Other Adj.(2) | As Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | As Reported (GAAP) | Asset Impairment Charges(3) | Transformation & Other Adj.(4) | As Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | % Change As Rep. (GAAP) | % Change As Adj. (Non-GAAP) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package | $ | 13,409 | $ | 5 | $ | 9 | $ | 13,395 | $ | 13,521 | $ | — | $ | 22 | $ | 13,499 | (0.8) | % | (0.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Package | 3,600 | 2 | 24 | 3,574 | 3,715 | — | (22) | 3,737 | (3.1) | % | (4.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 3,084 | 41 | 53 | 2,990 | 3,148 | 8 | 3 | 3,137 | (2.0) | % | (4.7) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expense | 20,093 | 48 | 86 | 19,959 | 20,384 | 8 | 3 | 20,373 | (1.4) | % | (2.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Domestic Package | $ | 825 | $ | 5 | $ | 9 | $ | 839 | $ | 1,466 | $ | — | $ | 22 | $ | 1,488 | (43.7) | % | (43.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Package | 656 | 2 | 24 | 682 | 828 | — | (22) | 806 | (20.8) | % | (15.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 132 | 41 | 53 | 226 | 247 | 8 | 3 | 258 | (46.6) | % | (12.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 1,613 | 48 | 86 | 1,747 | 2,541 | 8 | 3 | 2,552 | (36.5) | % | (31.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Income and (Expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other pension income (expense) | 67 | — | — | 67 | 66 | — | — | 66 | 1.5 | % | 1.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment income (expense) and other | 51 | — | — | 51 | 103 | — | — | 103 | (50.5) | % | (50.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (195) | — | — | (195) | (188) | — | — | (188) | 3.7 | % | 3.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other Income (Expense) | $ | (77) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (77) | $ | (19) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (19) | 305.3 | % | 305.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 1,536 | 48 | 86 | 1,670 | 2,522 | 8 | 3 | 2,533 | (39.1) | % | (34.1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Expense | 423 | 13 | 11 | 447 | 627 | 2 | 0 | 629 | (32.5) | % | (28.9) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 1,113 | $ | 35 | $ | 75 | $ | 1,223 | $ | 1,895 | $ | 6 | $ | 3 | $ | 1,904 | (41.3) | % | (35.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.30 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 0.01 | $ | — | $ | 2.21 | (40.9) | % | (35.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.30 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 2.19 | $ | 0.01 | $ | — | $ | 2.20 | (40.6) | % | (35.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 856 | 862 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 857 | 865 |
Description | UPS Owned and/or Operated | Charters & Leases Operated by Others | On Order | Under Option | ||||||||||
Operating: | ||||||||||||||
Boeing 757-200 | 75 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boeing 767-300 | 78 | — | 21 | — | ||||||||||
Boeing 767-300BCF | 6 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boeing 767-300BDSF | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Airbus A300-600 | 52 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boeing MD-11(1) | 36 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boeing 747-400F | 11 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boeing 747-400BCF | 2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boeing 747-8F | 30 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Other | — | 255 | — | — | ||||||||||
Total | 294 | 255 | 21 | — | ||||||||||