UPS insiders boosted shares, earnings slightly missed, revenue rose slightly but fell year-over-year.

Penn Davis Mcfarland Inc. increased its UPS stake by 19.3% to 38,602 shares, valued at $3.9 million, while insiders including CEO Carol B. Tome bought 17,182 shares worth $1.48 million. UPS reported Q2 earnings of $1.55 per share, slightly below expectations, and revenue of $21.2 billion, above estimates but down 2.7% year-over-year. The company, with a $71.18 billion market cap and a 12.50 PE ratio, pays a $1.64 quarterly dividend yielding 7.8%. Analysts rate the stock a "Hold" with a $111.44 target. UPS operates through U.S. Domestic and International Package segments, offering delivery and logistics services.