Discontinued — last reported Q2 '13
United Parcel Service, Inc. D&A increased by 5.0% to $972.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.8%, from $919.00M to $972.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 6.1% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels often indicate significant recent capital investment or large historical acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets.
Detailed definition
Depreciation and amortization represent the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the...
Peer comparison
High in capital-intensive industries like healthcare and manufacturing; peers often report this as a significant non-cash drag on earnings.
is_depreciation_and_amortizationHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $739.00M | $738.00M | $754.00M | $764.00M | $762.00M | $774.00M | $888.00M | $834.00M | $828.00M | $837.00M | $867.00M | $898.00M | $887.00M | $905.00M | $919.00M | $912.00M | $936.00M | $926.00M | $972.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.1% | +2.2% | +1.3% | -0.3% | +1.6% | +14.7% | -6.1% | -0.7% | +1.1% | +3.6% | +3.6% | -1.2% | +2.0% | +1.5% | -0.8% | +2.6% | -1.1% | +5.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.1% | +4.9% | +17.8% | +9.2% | +8.7% | +8.1% | -2.4% | +7.7% | +7.1% | +8.1% | +6.0% | +1.6% | +5.5% | +2.3% | +5.8% |
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 |
|---|---|---|
| US Domestic Package | $2.06B | $2.17B |
| International Package | $685.00M | $761.00M |
| Supply Chain Solutions | $210.00M | $254.00M |
| Total | $2.95B | $3.19B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
International Package, Supply Chain Solutions, US Domestic Package were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s d&a?
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported d&a of $972.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s d&a increased by 5.8% year-over-year, from $919.00M to $972.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s d&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.95B to $3.75B.
- What does d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense that spreads the cost of physical and intangible assets over their useful life.