The facts
Third-quarter revenue was US$22.9 billion, up 6.7% year-on-year. [1]
Reported diluted earnings were US$1.37 a share. Adjusted diluted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, was US$1.69. [1]
UPS expects fourth-quarter revenue of about US$25.7 billion. Reuters reported the company nevertheless expects average daily volume to fall 1.3% in that quarter as it shifts towards more profitable shipments. [1][2]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 10:25 UTC.
The financial release and Reuters were checked. Adjusted EPS is identified as non-GAAP; full-year and fourth-quarter figures are forecasts. This is catch-up coverage of the 27 October announcement.
- Third-quarter 2026 earnings release
UPS · Primary source · 27 Oct 2026
- UPS expects higher holiday profits on lower volume
Reuters, via Investing.com · Reporting · 27 Oct 2026