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Dec 31, 2020
UPS Q4 2020 Earnings Report
UPS reported Q4 2020 earnings with revenue growth across all segments.
Key Takeaways
UPS announced strong fourth-quarter results, with consolidated revenue increasing by 21.0% to $24.9 billion. The company's adjusted diluted EPS rose by 26.1% to $2.66. The company also started transporting COVID-19 vaccines during the quarter.
Consolidated revenue increased 21.0% to $24.9B; Growth Across All Segments
Consolidated Operating Profit Up 1.6% to $2.2B, Up 26.0% on an Adjusted* Basis
Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.66, Up 26.1%
Began transporting COVID-19 vaccines
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Forward Guidance
Given continued economic uncertainty due to the global pandemic, the Company is not providing revenue or diluted earnings per share guidance. It is providing full-year guidance for capital allocation.
Positive Outlook
- Capital expenditures are planned to be about $4.0 billion.
- Dividends are expected to grow, subject to Board approval.
- Long-term debt maturities of $2.5 billion will be repaid when they come due.
- Effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 23.5%.
- The Company has no plans to repurchase shares or access the debt capital markets in 2021.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income