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For fiscal 2014, UPS’s net profit came in at $3.03 billionIn its annual report, UPS pointed to productivity drops, higher contract prices, additional union
overtime, and trainings hours as the main culprits behind its $94 million decline from 2013 to 2014.
UPS’s net profit has come out ahead of competitor FedEx Corporation
(NYSE: FDX) in recent years, but its dips have been especially deep
Net profit is the unequivocal bottom line, but operating profit allows us a
closer look at fundamentals unencumbered by debt payments, loan
interest, and awkward one-time payments.
UPS’s profit per piece has jumped around in recent years, but is essential to watch for as competitors fight to maintain margins while growing volume
2014 2013 2012
U.S. Profit Per Piece $0.48 0.74 0.14
Intl. Profit Per Piece $0.95 $1.46 $0.29
Total Average Profit Per Piece $0.55 $0.85 $0.16
Investors need to look out for net profit, but a company’s long-term success is more than that. Keep an eye on all three of these indicators
and you’ll be on your way to a more informed investing thesis.
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