UPS Stock Bull vs. Bear: Turnaround or High-Yield Trap?

Source The Motley Fool

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe have a bull-versus-bear debate on United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). Will its ongoing turnaround drive returns for shareholders, or is a dividend cut and further stock fall more likely?

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Oct. 7, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Jason Hall has positions in United Parcel Service. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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