📈 Net Income History (16 Quarters)
🧮 UPS Net Income Breakdown
Understanding Net Income
Net income, also called the "bottom line" or net profit, is the money a company keeps after paying all expenses including cost of goods, operating costs, interest, and taxes. For UPS, the trailing twelve month net income is $4.6B.
Why Net Income Matters
Net income is the ultimate measure of accounting profitability. It determines earnings per share (EPS), affects stock valuations through the P/E ratio, and represents the theoretical amount available to shareholders. However, net income can be influenced by accounting choices, which is why value investors often look at cash flow metrics alongside it.
UPS's net income growth rate of -22.70% (based on log-linear regression of 16 quarters) indicates significant profit decline, requiring investigation into causes.
Net Income vs Cash Flow Metrics
Free Cash Flow: $4.5B →
Actual cash generated after capital expenditures. FCF often differs from net income due to depreciation, working capital changes, and capex timing.
Owner Earnings: $5.0B →
Buffett's preferred metric that adds back depreciation but subtracts maintenance capex. Often considered more accurate than net income.
EPS (Diluted): $5.38 →
Net income divided by diluted shares outstanding. The primary driver of the P/E ratio used in valuations.
Revenue: $89.9B →
The top line that net income is derived from. Net margin shows what percentage of revenue becomes profit.
P/E Ratio Analysis
UPS's P/E ratio of 19.6x means investors pay $19.64 for every $1 of annual earnings. A P/E between 15-25 is average for the market, reflecting moderate growth expectations.
Net Margin: Profitability Efficiency
Net margin of 5.08% shows what percentage of UPS's revenue converts to profit after all costs. Net margins between 5-10% are common in competitive industries with thinner profits.
Summary: UPS Net Income Trend
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) has a net margin of 5.08%, which Zyberno classifies as acceptable — within the 3–8% range Zyberno considers typical for businesses across industries. Net income grew at -22.70% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. For complete financial analysis, view the full UPS stock report on Zyberno.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPS's current net income?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC's TTM net income is $4.6B, growing at -22.70% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation.
Is UPS's net income growing?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) has a net margin of 5.08%, which Zyberno classifies as acceptable — within the 3–8% range Zyberno considers typical for businesses across industries. Net income grew at -22.70% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation.
What is UPS's net profit margin?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (UPS) has a net margin of 5.08%, which Zyberno classifies as acceptable — within the 3–8% range Zyberno considers typical for businesses across industries. Net income grew at -22.70% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation.
What is UPS's P/E ratio?
UPS's P/E ratio is 19.6x, meaning the market values the company at 19.6 times its annual earnings.
How does net income differ from free cash flow?
Net income is an accounting measure that includes non-cash items like depreciation, while free cash flow shows actual cash generated. UPS's net income is $4.6B versus free cash flow of $4.5B. Large differences often indicate significant capital expenditures or working capital changes.
📊 Full UPS Stock Report →
See UPS's intrinsic value, margin of safety, DCF valuation, and complete financial analysis with 250+ metrics.
💵 UPS Free Cash Flow →
Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.
💰 UPS Owner Earnings →
Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.
📈 UPS Earnings Per Share →
Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.
🎯 UPS Earnings Surprise (SUE) →
See whether UPS is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.
📊 UPS Revenue →
Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.
💰 UPS Net Income →
Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.
🔶 UPS Operating Income →
Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.
💜 UPS Gross Profit →
Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.