13 Best Freight Stocks to Invest in Now

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2. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)

No. of Hedge Funds: 53

Upside Potential: 17.59%

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) makes an entry into our list of 13 best freight stocks to invest in now. Despite a decline in revenue and an adjusted EPS miss, the company’s upside potential and institutional interest remain sturdy.

Owing to an anticipated decline in volume, the company reported a decline in revenue of 0.8% in the U.S. Domestic Segment compared to the same period of the previous year. The International Segment revenue dropped by 2.6%. Adjusted EPS of $1.55 missed the analysts’ expectations of $1.57.

Later, on August 26, 2025, United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)’s Director Christiana Smith Shi made a bold move, purchasing 500 shares of the company in a transaction valued at $44,080, instilling confidence in the investors. However, the analysts’ opinion on the stock remains mixed, with UBS providing a Buy rating on the stock while Bank of America reiterates a Hold rating on the stock.

With an upside potential of 17.59% and 53 hedge funds holding stakes in the company, United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) matches uncertainty with trust from analysts and a strong institutional interest.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is a global logistics and package delivery company founded in 1907. Headquartered in Georgia, the company is one of the world’s largest shipping couriers with an extensive network covering a range of services, including package delivery, freight, and supply chain solutions.

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