Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23

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Deferred — Revenue

United Parcel Service, Inc. Deferred — Revenue remained flat by 0.0% to $1.27B in Q4 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.7%, from $1.49B to $1.27B. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Deferred — Revenue shows a downward trend with a -6.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2023
Rolls up toTotal Revenue

How to read this metric

An increase suggests growing demand for economy shipping options or successful market penetration in the non-urgent delivery segment, while a decrease may indicate a shift toward faster shipping alternatives or increased competitive pressure in the deferred logistics market.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total revenue generated from the company's deferred air and ground shipping services, which o...

Peer comparison

Peers in the logistics and parcel delivery industry typically report similar revenue streams categorized by service speed, such as economy, ground, or deferred shipping, allowing for benchmarking of service-mix shifts.

Metric ID: ups_segment_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23
Value$5.85B$5.97B$5.09B
YoY Change+2.1%-14.7%
Range$5.09B$5.97B
CAGR-6.7%
Avg YoY Growth-6.3%
Median YoY Growth-6.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred — revenue?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported deferred — revenue of $1.27B in Q4 2023.
How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred — revenue changed year-over-year?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred — revenue decreased by 14.7% year-over-year, from $1.49B to $1.27B.
What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred — revenue?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s deferred — revenue has grown at a -6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.85B to $5.09B.
What does deferred — revenue mean?
Total revenue earned from non-urgent, deferred parcel delivery services.