United Parcel Service

Also known as UPS, United Parcel Service Inc., United Parcel Service, Inc, UPS, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. (Atlanta, GA), Merchants Parcel Delivery, American Messenger Company

American international package delivery company

Key facts

Formerly: American Messenger Company (1907–1913) Merchants Parcel Delivery (1913–1919)
Company type: Public company
Traded as: NYSE : UPS (Class B) DJTA component S&P 100 component S&P 500 component
Industry: Courier
Founded: August 28, 1907 ; 118 years ago ( 1907-08-28 ) in Seattle , Washington, U.S. as the American Messenger Company
Founder: James E. Casey
Headquarters: Sandy Springs, Georgia , U.S.
Area served: Worldwide
Key people: Carol B. Tomé (CEO) William R. Johnson (chairman)
Services: Courier express services Freight forwarding services Logistics services
Revenue: US$ 91.07 billion (2024)
Operating income