iShares Semiconductor ETF vs United Parcel Service Inc — how do they compare? iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $553.6, while United Parcel Service Inc trades at $116.02 (market cap $96.18B). The key difference: United Parcel Service Inc pays a 5.8% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and United Parcel Service Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Semiconductor ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SOXX | UPS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Industrials |
52-Week High | $655.01 | $120.00 |
52-Week Low | $236.93 | $82.58 |
Market Cap | — | $96.18B |
Volume | — | 2,288,643 |
Enterprise Value | — | $119.04B |
Dividend Yield | — | 5.8% |
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UPS stock trades at $116.34, down 1.17% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and neutral oscillators. Recent quarterly earnings have consistently beaten expectations, with Q2 2026 results due July 28, 2026. Revenue declined to $88.66 billion in 2025, but cost controls supported a net margin of 5.94% and strong ROE of 33.41%. The company maintains solid cash flow from operations of $8.45 billion and recently paid a $1.64 dividend.
Outlook is mixed: cost-cutting and potential Q2 earnings beat offer upside, but revenue pressure and Amazon's logistics expansion pose risks. Analysts are cautiously optimistic with a $112 consensus target, slightly below current price. Key investor focus is on Q2 results and updated guidance for second-half 2026 inflection point prospects.
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SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
Read more on SOXX →United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) delivers packages and documents throughout the United States and in other countries and territories. The Company also provides global supply chain services and less-than-truckload transportation, primarily in the US UPS's business consists of integrated air and ground pick-up and delivery network
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