UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on Ultrapar Participações S.A.
UBS maintains its optimistic outlook on Ultrapar with a $7.20 price target.
Key Points
- UBS reiterated its buy rating on Ultrapar Participações S.A. (NYSE:UGP) with a target price of $7.20 on June 17, 2026.
- Ultrapar's shares recently traded at $4.77, with a market cap of about $5.03 billion and a P/E ratio of 8.39.
- Insider activity included several buys in April 2026, with key executives increasing their holdings.
UBS has reiterated its buy rating on Ultrapar Participações S.A. (NYSE:UGP), maintaining a price target of $7.20. This reaffirmation came on June 17, 2026, as the stock traded near $4.77.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 17, 2026, UBS maintained its buy rating for Ultrapar with a target price of $7.20. This follows a previous initiation of the buy rating with a $7.00 target in April. Other analysts have varied views, with HSBC downgrading the stock to hold with a $6.00 target in April and Jefferies upgrading it to hold with a $5.60 target in March. Overall, the consensus target price is $6.37 among eight analysts.
Ultrapar Participações S.A. Stock Up 2.1%
Shares of NYSE:UGP recently traded around $4.77. Ultrapar has a market cap of approximately $5.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.39, and a beta of 0.311. The stock's 52-week range is between $2.80 and $6.20, with a 50-day moving average of $5.58 and a 200-day moving average of $4.66. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.17, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 114.11.
Insider Buying and Selling at Ultrapar Participações S.A.
Recent insider activity at Ultrapar includes several key executives increasing their holdings. On April 24, 2026, CEO Rodrigo de Almeida Pizzinatto, People Officer Manuella Carvalho Campos, Risk Officer Fernanda Teves, Ultracargo CEO Fulvius Pereira, and Financial Officer Andre Zaia all purchased shares. Additionally, CEO of Hidrovias Decio de Sampaio Amaral sold shares on May 28, 2026.
About Ultrapar Participações S.A.
Ultrapar Participações S.A. is a Brazilian company operating in the energy, mobility, and logistics infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in São Paulo, it runs through segments like Ultragaz, Ipiranga, Ultracargo, and Hidrovias. The company distributes oil-related products, operates service stations, and provides logistics solutions. Led by CEO Rodrigo de Almeida Pizzinatto, Ultrapar employs about 11,481 people.
Bottom Line
UBS's reaffirmation of its buy rating on Ultrapar Participações S.A. underscores continued confidence in the company's prospects, with a price target set at $7.20. Investors keep a close eye on such ratings as they provide insights into the stock's potential performance. Remember, analyst ratings are forward-looking opinions and may not reflect current conditions.
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