United Parcel Service
31 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 24 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Customers
Amazon.com, Inc.
earns from · approximately 10.6% of our consolidated revenuesnamed as a riskIn 2025, one customer, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates, represented approximately 10.6% of our consolidated revenues, substantially all of which was within our U.S. Domestic Package segment.Business (Item 1)
Partners and platforms
United States Postal Service (USPS)
depends onFurthermore, in December 2025, we entered into an agreement with the United States Postal Service ("USPS") to support final-mile delivery for a portion of our Ground Saver and Mail Innovations volumes starting in 2026.Business (Item 1)
Other companies
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
depends on · Nearly 80% of our U.S. employees are represented by unionsnamed as a riskOur national master agreement with the Teamsters expires on July 31, 2028.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Independent Pilots Association
depends on · approximately 3,400 of our pilotsnamed as a riskIn addition, approximately 3,400 of our pilots are represented by the Independent Pilots Association ("IPA").Business (Item 1)
Teamsters Local 2727
depends on · approximately 2,000 airline mechanicsnamed as a riskWe have approximately 2,000 airline mechanics who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 2727 which becomes amendable November 1, 2026.Business (Item 1)
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
depends on · approximately 3,000 of our auto and maintenance mechanicsIn addition, approximately 3,000 of our auto and maintenance mechanics who are not represented by the IBT are employed under a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM"), which expires on July 31, 2029.Business (Item 1)
Andlauer Healthcare Group
We also completed the acquisitions of Frigo-Trans and Biotech & Pharma Logistics ("Frigo-Trans") and Andlauer Healthcare Group ("AHG"), further expanding our healthcare cold chain capabilities.Business (Item 1)
Frigo-Trans
We also completed the acquisitions of Frigo-Trans and Biotech & Pharma Logistics ("Frigo-Trans") and Andlauer Healthcare Group ("AHG"), further expanding our healthcare cold chain capabilities.Business (Item 1)
Places
Louisville, Kentucky
concentrated inOur global air operations hub is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and is supported by air hubs across the United States ("U.S.") and internationally.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AMGN
Commodities and inputs
Diesel fuel
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskWe are exposed to changes in the prices of refined fuels, principally jet-A, diesel and unleaded gasoline, as well as changes in the price of natural gas and other alternative fuels.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ADM, BLDR, BTU, CAH, CHD, CHRW, COST, CP and 43 more
Natural gas
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskWe are exposed to changes in the prices of refined fuels, principally jet-A, diesel and unleaded gasoline, as well as changes in the price of natural gas and other alternative fuels.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by AA, ADM, AEE, AEP, AES, AESI, AGX, ALB and 132 more
Euro
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskOur most significant foreign currency exchange exposures relate to the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ABBV, ABNB, ABT, ADBE, ADI, AME, AMG, AMGN and 186 more
Canadian Dollar
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskOur most significant foreign currency exchange exposures relate to the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ABBV, ADBE, AMG, AYI, BBY, BWXT, CBRE, CDRE and 67 more
British Pound Sterling
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskOur most significant foreign currency exchange exposures relate to the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by AMG, BGC, BKNG, CBRE, CTRE, FCFS, FDS, FIS and 31 more
Chinese Renminbi
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskOur most significant foreign currency exchange exposures relate to the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by AAOI, ALB, AOS, APD, BBW, BWA, CGNX, COHR and 15 more
Gasoline
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskWe are exposed to changes in the prices of refined fuels, principally jet-A, diesel and unleaded gasoline, as well as changes in the price of natural gas and other alternative fuels.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ADM, APG, BJ, CART, COST, DRVN, EME, FIX and 2 more
Jet fuel
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskWe require significant quantities of fuel for our aircraft and delivery vehicles and are exposed to the risks associated with variations in the market price for petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Sustainable aviation fuel
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskThe cost of SAF can be higher than conventional jet fuel, and SAF suppliers can pass this cost along to purchasers, which can increase our operating costs, potentially significantly.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Hong Kong Dollar
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskOur most significant foreign currency exchange exposures relate to the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar.Market risk (Item 7A)
Regulators
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
subject tonamed as a riskEven in the absence of such legislation, the Environmental Protection Agency could determine to regulate GHG emissions, especially aircraft or diesel engine emissions, and this could impose substantial costs on us.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAON, AAP, ALSN, AMRC, APA, APD, APG, AROC and 78 more
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
subject toThe U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA"), have primary regulatory authority over our air transportation services.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ACHR, AIR, ALK, AMT, AVAV, BA, BRK/B, CCI and 27 more
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
subject toThe efficiency and flexibility of our international air transportation network is subject to DOT and foreign government regulations and operating restrictions.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ACHR, AESI, ALK, BLDR, CHRW, CTAS, DAL, EXPE and 19 more
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
subject toOur airport and off-airport locations, as well as our personnel, facilities and procedures involved in air cargo transportation must comply with TSA regulations.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ALK, BKH, CHRW, CP, CSX, DAL, EXC, EXPD and 13 more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
subject toOur activities in the U.S., including customs brokerage and freight forwarding, are subject to regulation by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, the TSA, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission and the DOT.Business (Item 1)
Also named by BALL, BJ, CHRW, CROX, EXPD, FDX, FDXF, JBHT and 12 more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
subject toOur ground transportation of packages in the U.S. is subject to regulation by the DOT and its agency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (the "FMCSA").Business (Item 1)
Also named by CASY, CVLG, ET, FDXF, HTLD, IOT, JBHT, LSTR and 5 more
Postal Regulatory Commission
We sometimes participate in proceedings before the Postal Regulatory Commission in an attempt to facilitate compliance with fair competition requirements for competitive services.Business (Item 1)
Laws and programs
ReFuelEU Aviation
subject to · started at 2% in 2025 and increases to 70% by 2050named as a riskFor example, the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative, a European regulation, mandates jet fuel suppliers in Europe supply a target percentage of sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF") at airports inside the European Union.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by UAL
EU General Data Protection Regulation
subject tonamed as a riskThis includes the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, the California Privacy Rights Act, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and other similar laws that have been or are expected to be enacted by other jurisdictions.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ACN, ADSK, AIG, ALK, AMG, ANET, APG, AXON and 61 more
CORSIA
subject tonamed as a riskDetails regarding implementation of CORSIA continue to develop, and compliance may increase our operating costs, potentially significantly.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Paris Climate Accords
subject tonamed as a riskThe effect that the withdrawal may have on future U.S. policy regarding GHG emissions, on CORSIA and on other GHG regulation remains uncertain.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF)
Our participation in this program allows the U.S. Department of Defense ("DOD") to requisition specified UPS aircraft for military use during a national defense emergency.Business (Item 1)
Also named by FDX