LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES We are involved in a number of judicial proceedings and other matters arising from the conduct of our business. Although there can be no assurances as to the ultimate outcome, we have generally denied, or believe we have meritorious defenses and will deny, liability in pending matters, including (except as may be otherwise noted herein) the matters described below, and we intend to vigorously defend each matter. We accrue amounts associated with judicial proceedings and other contingencies when and to the extent a loss becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving legal proceedings may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued on those claims. For matters as to which we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of losses, we are not able to determine whether any such loss will have a material impact on our operations or financial condition. For these matters, we have described the reasons that we are unable to estimate a possible loss or range of losses. Judicial Proceedings We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits filed in state and federal courts containing various class action allegations under state wage-and-hour laws. We do not believe that any loss associated with any such matter will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. In July 2023, Baker v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (DE) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (OH) was certified as a class action in federal court in the Eastern District of Washington. The plaintiff in this matter alleges that UPS violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. We are vigorously defending ourselves in this matter and believe that we have a number of meritorious defenses, and there are unresolved questions of law and fact that could be important to the ultimate resolution of this matter. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss that may result from this matter or to determine whether such loss, if any, would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. In December 2025, Malone et al. v. United Parcel Service Inc. (OH) was certified as a class action in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs filed this action alleging entitlement to overtime under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, seeking allegedly unpaid wages. We are vigorously defending ourselves in this matter. We believe that we have meritorious defenses, and there are unresolved questions of law and fact that could be important to the ultimate resolution of this matter. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss that may result from this matter or to determine whether such loss, if any, would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Other Matters In August 2016, Spain’s National Markets and Competition Commission ("CNMC") announced an investigation into 10 companies in the commercial delivery and parcel industry, including UPS, related to alleged nonaggression agreements to allocate customers. In May 2017, we received a Statement of Objections issued by the CNMC. In July 2017, we received a Proposed Decision from the CNMC. In March 2018, the CNMC adopted a final decision, finding an infringement and imposing an immaterial fine on UPS. We appealed the decision. In December 2022, a trial court ruled against us. We have filed an appeal before the Spanish Supreme Court. We are vigorously defending ourselves and believe that we have a number of meritorious defenses. There are also unresolved questions of law that could be important to the ultimate resolution of this matter. We do not believe that any loss from this matter would have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. On November 4, 2025, one of our cargo aircraft was involved in an accident at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. We maintain industry-standard insurance coverage for this incident and are continuing to assess the impact on the environment and our business. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we recorded immaterial contingencies related to environmental remediation and other claims in Other current liabilities with corresponding insurance recoveries in Accounts receivable, net in our consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we are subject to a number of claims, litigation and other proceedings arising out of this incident. It is reasonably possible the resolution of these matters could result in additional charges and related insurance recoveries in future periods, the amount of which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. We do not believe the financial impact will be material to our results of operations or liquidity. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court (the "Court") issued a ruling invalidating certain tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"). The Court’s ruling did not address the manner or timing of any potential IEEPA tariff refunds. From time to time, we act as an intermediary for cross‑border shipments and, in certain circumstances, may pay customs tariffs, duties, taxes or other governmental charges on behalf of customers. Such amounts are generally passed through to customers in accordance with our contract terms and may be reflected as outstanding receivables in our consolidated balance sheets. On February 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") stopped collecting IEEPA tariffs and we stopped paying IEEPA tariffs for new entries. On April 20, 2026, CBP launched Phase 1 of an administrative IEEPA tariff refund process. UPS has begun to file refund requests for the approximately $500 million of IEEPA tariffs paid for entries eligible for refund under this Phase. This Phase does not presently cover all types of entries for which IEEPA tariffs were paid. Subsequent phases of the IEEPA tariff refund process may become available, but additional details are not known at this time. The future impact resulting from this matter will continue to be influenced by multiple factors, including the interpretation and implementation of the Supreme Court’s decision by other courts, potential developments at CBP and other regulatory authorities, as well as potential legislative responses, related litigation and the recoverability of receivables from customers. Any tariffs previously paid that are determined to be recoverable from CBP on behalf of our customers or amounts refundable to customers for tariffs previously paid will be recognized when realization is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2026, no amounts related to potential tariff refunds or amounts refundable to customers for tariffs previously paid have been recognized. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the financial statement impact of related developments. We are a party to various other matters that arose in the normal course of business. These include disputes with government authorities in various jurisdictions over the imposition of duties, fines, taxes and assessments from time to time. We are vigorously defending ourselves and believe that we have a number of meritorious defenses in these disputes. There are also unresolved questions of law that could be important to the ultimate resolution of these disputes. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of losses that may result from these disputes or to determine whether such losses, if any, would have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. We do not believe that the eventual resolution of any other matters (either individually or in the aggregate), including any reasonably possible losses in excess of current accruals, will have a material impact on our operations or financial condition.

Although there can be no assurances as to the ultimate outcome, we have generally denied, or believe we have meritorious defenses and will deny, liability in pending matters, including (except as may be otherwise noted herein) the matters described below, and we intend to vigorously defend each matter. We accrue amounts associated with judicial proceedings and other contingencies when and to the extent a loss becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving legal proceedings may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued on those claims.

For matters as to which we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of losses, we are not able to determine whether any such loss will have a material impact on our operations or financial condition. For these matters, we have described the reasons that we are unable to estimate a possible loss or range of losses.

We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits filed in state and federal courts containing various class action allegations under state wage-and-hour laws. We do not believe that any loss associated with any such matter will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

In July 2023, Baker v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (DE) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (OH) was certified as a class action in federal court in the Eastern District of Washington. The plaintiff in this matter alleges that UPS violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. We are vigorously defending ourselves in this matter and believe that we have a number of meritorious defenses, and there are unresolved questions of law and fact that could be important to the ultimate resolution of this matter. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss that may result from this matter or to determine whether such loss, if any, would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

In December 2025, Malone et al. v. United Parcel Service Inc. (OH) was certified as a class action in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs filed this action alleging entitlement to overtime under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, seeking allegedly unpaid wages. We are vigorously defending ourselves in this matter. We believe that we have meritorious defenses, and there are unresolved questions of law and fact that could be important to the ultimate resolution of this matter. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss that may result from this matter or to determine whether such loss, if any, would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

In August 2016, Spain’s National Markets and Competition Commission ("CNMC") announced an investigation into 10 companies in the commercial delivery and parcel industry, including UPS, related to alleged nonaggression agreements to allocate customers. In May 2017, we received a Statement of Objections issued by the CNMC. In July 2017, we received a Proposed Decision from the CNMC. In March 2018, the CNMC adopted a final decision, finding an infringement and imposing an immaterial fine on UPS. We appealed the decision. In December 2022, a trial court ruled against us. We have filed an appeal before the Spanish Supreme Court. We are vigorously defending ourselves and believe that we have a number of meritorious defenses. There are also unresolved questions of law that could be important to the ultimate resolution of this matter. We do not believe that any loss from this matter would have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

On November 4, 2025, one of our cargo aircraft was involved in an accident at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. We maintain industry-standard insurance coverage for this incident and are continuing to assess the impact on the environment and our business. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we recorded immaterial contingencies related to environmental remediation and other claims in Other current liabilities with corresponding insurance recoveries in Accounts receivable, net in our consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we are subject to a number of claims, litigation and other proceedings arising out of this incident. It is reasonably possible the resolution of these matters could result in additional charges and related insurance recoveries in future periods, the amount of which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. We do not believe the financial impact will be material to our results of operations or liquidity.

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court (the "Court") issued a ruling invalidating certain tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"). The Court’s ruling did not address the manner or timing of any potential IEEPA tariff refunds. From time to time, we act as an intermediary for cross‑border shipments and, in certain circumstances, may pay customs tariffs, duties, taxes or other governmental charges on behalf of customers. Such

amounts are generally passed through to customers in accordance with our contract terms and may be reflected as outstanding receivables in our consolidated balance sheets. On February 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") stopped collecting IEEPA tariffs and we stopped paying IEEPA tariffs for new entries. On April 20, 2026, CBP launched Phase 1 of an administrative IEEPA tariff refund process. UPS has begun to file refund requests for the approximately $500 million of IEEPA tariffs paid for entries eligible for refund under this Phase. This Phase does not presently cover all types of entries for which IEEPA tariffs were paid. Subsequent phases of the IEEPA tariff refund process may become available, but additional details are not known at this time.

The future impact resulting from this matter will continue to be influenced by multiple factors, including the interpretation and implementation of the Supreme Court’s decision by other courts, potential developments at CBP and other regulatory authorities, as well as potential legislative responses, related litigation and the recoverability of receivables from customers. Any tariffs previously paid that are determined to be recoverable from CBP on behalf of our customers or amounts refundable to customers for tariffs previously paid will be recognized when realization is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2026, no amounts related to potential tariff refunds or amounts refundable to customers for tariffs previously paid have been recognized.

We are a party to various other matters that arose in the normal course of business. These include disputes with government authorities in various jurisdictions over the imposition of duties, fines, taxes and assessments from time to time. We are vigorously defending ourselves and believe that we have a number of meritorious defenses in these disputes. There are also unresolved questions of law that could be important to the ultimate resolution of these disputes. Accordingly, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of losses that may result from these disputes or to determine whether such losses, if any, would have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

We do not believe that the eventual resolution of any other matters (either individually or in the aggregate), including any reasonably possible losses in excess of current accruals, will have a material impact on our operations or financial condition.