Investing.com - United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) reported on Tuesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
United Parcel Service announced earnings per share of $2.77 on revenue of $22.91B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.71 on revenue of $20.56B.
United Parcel Service shares are up 4% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $175.81 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 11.53% from the start of the year.
United Parcel Service follows other major Transportation sector earnings this month
United Parcel Service's report follows an earnings missed by Union Pacific on Thursday, who reported EPS of $2 on revenue of $5B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.06 on revenue of $5.05B.
Canadian National Railway had missed expectations on Monday with first quarter EPS of $1.23 on revenue of $3.54B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.24 on revenue of $3.59B.
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