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UPS Releases 1Q 2026 Earnings

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“U.S. Domestic Segment 1Q 2026 Revenue $14,125 M”
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  • U.S. Domestic Segment revenue declined 2.3% in Q1 2026, primarily driven by an expected decline in volume, while revenue per piece grew 6.5%.

    60% confidence
  • Q1 2026 was a critical transition period requiring flawless execution of several major strategic actions, which UPS successfully delivered.

    60% confidence
  • UPS employees around the world have worked hard and pushed the company's transformation forward.

    60% confidence
  • UPS reaffirms its full year 2026 financial guidance.

    60% confidence
  • Supply Chain Solutions revenue declined 6.5% in Q1 2026, primarily due to a decline in volume in the Mail Innovations business.

    60% confidence
  • International Segment revenue increased 3.8% in Q1 2026, driven by a 10.7% increase in revenue per piece.

    60% confidence
  • UPS expects to return to consolidated revenue and operating profit growth, and adjusted operating margin expansion in Q2 2026.

    60% confidence

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United Parcel Service · margin non gaap adjusted6.2 percent
United Parcel Service · eps non gaap adjusted1.07 USD
United Parcel Service · transformation charges after tax42 USD
United Parcel Service · net income1.27 USD
United Parcel Service · net income non gaap adjusted1.32 USD
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