UPS (UPS) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
5 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Q2 2026 consolidated revenue grew 7.6% year-over-year to $22.8B, driven by network automation, premium segment focus, and the AHG acquisition, despite lower average daily volume from planned reductions and trade policy changes.
Non-GAAP adjusted operating profit rose to $2.1B (up 12% YoY), while GAAP operating profit was $930M, reflecting $1.1B in separation costs from the Driver Choice Program.
Transformation initiatives, including workforce reductions and network reconfiguration, delivered $1.2B in benefits in H1 2026, targeting $3B for the full year and expected to conclude by 2027.
Deployed RFID and AI technologies across U.S. operations, enhancing efficiency, visibility, and customer experience.
Integration of AHG expanded healthcare logistics, with international operations seeing network investments in Asia and Europe.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 consolidated revenue was $22.8B (+7.6% YoY); non-GAAP adjusted operating profit $2.1B; GAAP operating profit $930M.
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS was $1.76; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.71, reflecting transformation charges.
Net income for Q2 2026 was $604M (GAAP) and $1.5B (non-GAAP adjusted).
Free cash flow for H1 2026 was $1.57B, up from $742M in the prior year period.
Cash and equivalents at June 30, 2026, were $4.7B, with no outstanding commercial paper.
Outlook and guidance
Raised full-year 2026 consolidated revenue outlook to ~$91.2B and non-GAAP adjusted operating profit to ~$8.65B.
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS guidance lifted to ~$7.22.
Capital expenditures expected at ~$3.0B, with free cash flow guidance at ~$5.5B and dividends of ~$5.4B.
U.S. Domestic full-year revenue expected at ~$60B, operating margin ~7.5%; International and SCS segments forecast mid- to high-single digit revenue growth and margins of 10–14%.
Transformation initiatives expected to deliver $3B in benefits for full year 2026 and conclude by 2027.
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