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UPS Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary29 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Second quarter revenue was $21.2B, with operating profit between $1.8B and $1.9B, and diluted EPS of $1.51; non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $1.55.

  • Results reflect a challenging macro environment, planned volume reductions from the largest customer, and strategic actions including network reconfiguration and efficiency initiatives.

  • Transformation programs, including facility closures and a voluntary separation program for U.S. drivers, are expected to yield $3.5B in annual cost savings in 2025.

  • Shareholder returns continued with $1.0B in share repurchases and $2.7B in dividends paid year-to-date.

  • GAAP results include transformation costs, divestiture gains, and a tax benefit.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 revenue: $21.2B, down 2.7% year-over-year; operating profit: $1.8B–$1.9B; operating margin: 8.6%–8.8%.

  • Diluted EPS: $1.51 (Q2); non-GAAP adjusted EPS: $1.55 (Q2); net income: $1.28B–$1.31B.

  • U.S. Domestic revenue: $14.1B (down 0.8% YoY), operating margin: 6.5%–7.0%.

  • International revenue: $4.5B (up 2.6% YoY), operating margin: 15.0%–15.2%.

  • Supply Chain Solutions revenue: $2.7B (down 18.3% YoY), operating margin: 8.0%–8.8%, mainly due to Coyote divestiture.

Outlook and guidance

  • No forward-looking revenue or profit guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty, tariffs, and trade policy changes.

  • $3.5B in cost savings expected from transformation and network reconfiguration in 2025.

  • Capital expenditures for 2025 projected at $3.5B; dividend payments planned at ~$5.5B, subject to board approval.

  • Effective tax rate for 2025 expected to be 23.5%.

  • Share repurchases of $1.0B completed; $1.3B remains authorized.

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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.

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