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UPS Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary28 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Consolidated Q3 2025 revenue was $21.4 billion, with non-GAAP adjusted operating profit of $2.13 billion and margin of 10.0%, supported by a $330 million pre-tax gain from a sale-leaseback transaction.

  • U.S. revenue per piece grew 9.8% year-over-year, offsetting a 12.3% decline in average daily volume, with Amazon volume down 21.2%.

  • Strategic focus on revenue quality, network reconfiguration, and cost reduction, including transformation initiatives and automation investments.

  • Acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group expected to close in early November, strengthening healthcare logistics.

  • Year-to-date free cash flow reached $2.74 billion, with cash flow pressures easing from Q2.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 diluted EPS was $1.74 (non-GAAP adjusted), including a $0.30 benefit from the sale-leaseback transaction; GAAP EPS was $1.55.

  • U.S. Domestic revenue was $14.2 billion, down 2.6% year-over-year; International revenue was $4.7 billion, up 5.9%; Supply Chain Solutions revenue was $2.5 billion, down 22.1%.

  • Supply Chain Solutions operating profit was $536 million, margin 21.3%, including the $330 million one-time gain.

  • Year-to-date cash from operations was $5.1 billion; $4 billion paid in dividends so far this year.

  • Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $2.74 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q4 2025 consolidated revenue expected at ~$24 billion, with adjusted operating margin of 11.0%-11.5%.

  • U.S. Domestic Q4 revenue expected at ~$16.2 billion, margin 9.5%-10%.

  • International Q4 revenue expected at ~$5 billion, margin 17%-18%.

  • Supply Chain Solutions Q4 revenue expected at ~$2.7 billion, margin ~9%.

  • Full-year capex expected at $3.5 billion; dividends ~$5.5 billion; share repurchases $1 billion (completed).

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The world’s leading courier service

UPS, short for United Parcel Service, is a global logistics and package delivery company. They provide a wide range of transportation and supply chain management solutions, catering to both businesses and individuals. With a world-wide network of vehicles, aircraft, and distribution centers, UPS offers reliable and efficient shipping services for packages of various sizes.

The leaders of the courier world

UPS has established a strong market position as a global leader in logistics and package delivery services. The company's success can be attributed to several key factors. UPS has built an extensive and efficient transportation network, including a fleet of vehicles, aircraft, and a vast network of distribution centers strategically located worldwide. This allows them to provide reliable and timely delivery services across different geographies.

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