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United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $4.76B

The free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is $4.76B. It is below its 12-month average by 13.19% ($5.49B).

UPS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UPS Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$4.76B-23.31% 1Y
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UPS Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UPS Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UPS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$4.76B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$5.49B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$6.35B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$6.88B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$4.98B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$4.75B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$4.28B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-13.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-24.94%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-30.70%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-4.27%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+0.36%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+11.37%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$4.76B

FCF Yield

4.93%

Price/FCF

20.3

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

United Parcel Service, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

United Parcel Service, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $4.76B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $5.49B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $6.35B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $6.88B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $4.98B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $4.75B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UPS stock is $4.28B.

United Parcel Service, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$4.76B
2024-12-31$6.21B
2023-12-31$5.08B
2022-12-31$9.34B
2021-12-31$10.81B
2020-12-31$5.05B
2019-12-31$2.26B
2018-12-31$6.43B
2017-12-31$-3.75B
2016-12-31$3.51B
2015-12-31$5.05B
2014-12-31$3.40B
2013-12-31$5.24B
2012-12-31$5.06B
2011-12-31$5.07B
2010-12-31$2.45B
2009-12-31$3.68B
2008-12-31$5.79B
2007-12-31$-1.70B
2006-12-31$2.50B
2005-12-31$3.61B
2004-12-31$3.20B
2003-12-31$2.70B
2002-12-31$3.97B
2001-12-31$1.53B
2000-12-31$595.00M
1999-12-31$747.00M
1998-12-31$1.22B

About United Parcel Service, Inc.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) stands as a leading global entity in shipping and logistics, delivering an extensive array of services such as parcel and document conveyance, transportation of goods, and supply chain management. The corporation structures its widespread operations into two principal divisions: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. Within the United States, its Domestic Package unit specializes in time-guaranteed delivery for a range of items, including correspondence, critical paperwork, smaller parcels, and palletized cargo, utilizing both air and surface transportation methods. Conversely, the International Package division ensures reliable, precise-time international shipping services across extensive geographical areas, encompassing Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Canada, Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment notably features guaranteed express options for urgent consignments. Beyond core package services, UPS extends its reach to roughly 200 nations and jurisdictions, offering international air and sea cargo forwarding, expert customs clearance, distribution and after-sales support, alongside postal and advisory solutions. Furthermore, its diversified portfolio includes truckload transport brokering; tailored supply chain management for the healthcare and life sciences sectors; sophisticated shipping, tracking, and invoicing technologies; and a suite of financial and insurance offerings. Supporting these extensive operations is an impressive operational fleet of around 121,000 vehicles, comprising package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles. Additionally, it possesses 59,000 specialized containers integral for cargo transport aboard its aircraft. Established in 1907, United Parcel Service, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
241,250 employees
Industrials / Integrated Freight & Logistics
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
CEO
Carol Tome