Institutional investors and insiders boosted UPS shares as earnings missed slightly but revenue rose.

Institutional investors increased their stake in United Parcel Service (UPS), with several firms boosting holdings in the second quarter, while insiders bought $1.48 million worth of shares. UPS reported second-quarter earnings of $1.55 per share, slightly below estimates, with revenue of $21.2 billion, up from forecasts but down 2.7% year-over-year. The stock, trading at $83.74 with a market cap of $70.98 billion, has a 7.8% dividend yield and a "Hold" analyst rating with a $111.38 target. The company operates in U.S. Domestic and International Package segments, offering delivery and logistics services.