UPS vs Fed-Ex Stock

[Channahon]

UPS dividend yield @ 3.29 as opposed to FedEx at .83, so I would rather get the dividend in today's market, than be concerned with the stock price.

The dividend amount for UPS over 12 months is 45 cents per share for $1.80 as compared to FedEx 11 cents per share or $.44 cents per share for 12 months.

Unless you are a day trader, and have a crystal ball, I'll keep taking .45 cents a share for the rest of the year. Thank you very much, UPS.

[Hoaxster]

Originally Posted by Channahon

UPS dividend yield @ 3.29 as opposed to FedEx at .83, so I would rather get the dividend in today's market, than be concerned with the stock price.

The dividend amount for UPS over 12 months is 45 cents per share for $1.80 as compared to FedEx 11 cents per share or $.44 cents per share for 12 months.

Unless you are a day trader, and have a crystal ball, I'll keep taking .45 cents a share for the rest of the year. Thank you very much, UPS.

Agreed.
A bird in hand is worth ... a lot more than Enron.

[skirhustler]

ups almost even again today with FedEx

[1989]

I'll be a buyer today at $54 (400 shares) will get a $180 dividend then probably sell some June $50 or $55 calls by weeks end.

[1989]

in at 52.60

[MrFedEx]

If Fred doesn't keep his RLA exemption, look for FedEx stock to tank. The FAA Bill is back under consideration this week.

[rod]

Originally Posted by rod

Don't get me wrong- I hope you are correct. (I sold all mine when it was anywhere from $75 to 80 bucks.) I'll bet you 5 bucks it isn't $60 or more by the end of trading on friday May 22.--- Mem. Day is the 25th). Are you on?

I hate to sound like Ron Popiel but it isn't $60 bucks today - no its not $55 or even $50 ----today it is one easy payment of $49.65. Sure wish Dfigtree would of made that bet with me. Any takers for $60 on the the 4th of July ?

[Just Numbers]

Buy low sell high!

[wyobill]

Originally Posted by rod

I hate to sound like Ron Popiel but it isn't $60 bucks today - no its not $55 or even $50 ----today it is one easy payment of $49.65. Sure wish Dfigtree would of made that bet with me. Any takers for $60 on the the 4th of July ?

I would not take that bet on Dec 31

[MrFedEx]

Originally Posted by wyobill

I would not take that bet on Dec 31

I would expect a major jump in UPS stock as soon as the Senate(hopefully) ends the RLA exemption. Investors are going to be quick to see that the equalization of cost structures will increase UPS volumes. Fred has said that our costs would go up by 30%, which is probably inflated. That has to translate into higher rates or less service in the event he decides to eliminate employees instead of negotiating with the IBT.

[1989]

FDX is still cheaper.

[rod]

I hear UPS stock will be over $60 by the 4th of July

[slantnosechevy]

Originally Posted by rod

I hear UPS stock will be over $60 by the 4th of July

Had a broker tell me that UPS mngmnt. is dumping stock. He says UPS is less than 50% employee owned for the first time. Didn't have a lot of time to spend with the guy. He really wanted to know whats going on. I just told him last I heard there was close to 15,000 unassigned in mngmnt. That could explain some of it coupled with many seeing the writing on the wall and have already left. Still doesn't explain all of it.

[JimJimmyJames]

Interesting read: Why investors should sell FedEx.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1417...x?source=yahoo

[PobreCarlos]

slantnosechevy;

You might want to question your broker, in that I believe UPS has been "less than 50% employee owned" since close to the time of the IPO. The thing to remember, however, is that, regardless of total "ownership" levels, the controlling "A" shares - which carry 10 times the voting rights of the "B" shares - are still safely held primarily in the hands of current employees and retired management.

As for the number of "unassigned" in management - and without having any actual figures myself - I find the number of 15,000 highly dubious, in that the TOTAL number of management employees is not radically above that figure, which one would assume would be floating around 50-60 thousand (at most, although someone might correct me)

I think a key there is that he "really wanted to know whats going on". I remember years back (well before the IPO) when I made the mistake of signing up for an invest class that included a "free consultation" with an investment broker, this broker pointing out that my UPS investment was in company that was "fine and dandy, but would never be as big as FedEx". Needless to say, I quickly lost confidence in his investment advice. As a side note, he called me up a short time later when another manager approached him about hypothecating [sp?] some shares; he had no idea of the stock share valuation, or loan value.

Anyway, if you work at UPS, and keep your ears and eyes open, I think you'd have at least as good a chance of knowing the facts about UPS as the run-of-the-mill broker. UPS is a company - what with the ownership control held by management and all, and being closely held until a short time ago - that a lot of brokers just don't seem to understand.

[wyobill1956]

On March 6 UPS and Fed-ex stock crossed paths at 39 bucks a share. Any explanations out there on why Fed-Ex is now 16 dollars a share above UPS stock?

[MrFedEx]

Originally Posted by FedEX 4 Life

Yeah that was interesting but i disagree.In my opinion UPS is the bigger and stronger company but FDX stock has ALWAYS been higher.I dont know why,thats just the way its always been.

You are an embarassment.

[MrFedEx]

Originally Posted by FedEX 4 Life

Yeah that was interesting but i disagree.In my opinion UPS is the bigger and stronger company but FDX stock has ALWAYS been higher.I dont know why,thats just the way its always been.

Mr. Lau makes some excellent observations, particularly the poor fit of Kinko's into the FedEx business model and of the ability of UPS to trim costs more effectively.

[coldworld]

Originally Posted by FedEX 4 Life

Im an embarassment because I am stating facts?Fedex stock is and has been higher than UPS for the last 20 years.

That is absolute bs...the last few years yes but not for the last 20..hell ups hasnt even been public for 20 years. Besides the stock price doesnt mean ****ttola, look at what company is the most profitable year after year..its not fedex. Care to discuss the 775 million in the hole, how about the numerous states suing fedex for contractor taxes, how about the federal government doing the same thing..you guys are in a world of hurt!

[Sleeve_meet_Heart]

Originally Posted by FedEX 4 Life

Thats not the point.The point is stock prices.We're not talkin about who owes more or whos in dept.Ever since ive worked for this company FDX has always been higher than UPS.Maybe UPS is a better company,im just saying that FDX stock is always higher,thats all.

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Make all the points you would like but the bottom line is the bottom line =)

[shrimpfire]

FED x HAS ALWAYS BEEN HIGHER BUT UPS IS STRONGER FINICALLY AND ALMOST 2 TIMES FED XS SIZE

[1989]

Originally Posted by FedEX 4 Life

Thats the point i was trying to make but these morons dont get it.

You mean fedex stock has always been cheaper that ups, right?

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[dilligaf]

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