01:06 PM EDT, 10/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) decreasing 0.3% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) rising 0.6%.

In corporate news, United Parcel Service ( UPS ) reported Q3 non-GAAP earnings fell from a year ago but still beat analysts' expectations. Its guidance for Q4 sales was above consensus. UPS also said it realized $2.2 billion in cost savings over the course of nine months. Its shares jumped 7.8%.