Stock Buy $UPS
Gearing this new year in the right trend, I would like to share my recent purchase in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS). This stock has been on my watch lists for a few years now and I got an excellent opportunity to buy shares at a great price a few months back. When looking back at the chart, I got an average of 2014-2015 price levels. This company is a truly hold forever type of company with solid fundamentals, excellent entry point and bright outlook as people more and more around the world having their purchases sent to their homes. I know I do as well as my neighbors!
Company Overview:
United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is a largest international package delivery company in the world. Its services are offered to consumers and businesses in nearly 220 countries worldwide. It operates through three main segments: U.S. Domestic Package operations, International Package operations, and Supply Chain & Freight operations. UPS serves the global market for logistics services, which include transportation, distribution, contract logistics and ground freight.
Statistics:
- Dividend Yield: 3.9%
- 5Yr Dividend Growth Rate: 7.8%
- 3Yr Dividend Growth Rate: 7.6%
- Payout Ratio: 66.5%
- P/E: 18.0
- Consecutive Years of Dividend Raises: 9
- Dividend Payout: Quarterly
I purchased 20 shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) for the price of $99.29 per share for a total investment of $1,985.80 adding around $76.80 to my annual dividend income.
This is the 1st time I am initiating a stock acquisition this year. This transaction is my first ever purchase of UPS stock shares into the portfolio. Currently, UPS ownership stake represents to be around 1.7% of my current portfolio value.
Conclusion:
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Thank you for reading & have a great day!
