(Reuters) – United Parcel Service Inc reported a 27% rise in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as it benefited from a surge in online purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The world’s biggest parcel delivery company, which is also delivering COVID-19 vaccines company, said adjusted earnings per share jumped 141% to $2.77 in the quarter.
Total revenue gained 27% at $22.9 billion.
(Reporting by Sanjana Shivdas in Bengaluru; Editing by Amy Caren Daniel)
