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Neutral 68 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$381.00
▲(2.03% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/27/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (improving margins and strong free-cash-flow generation) and a constructive earnings update (raised FY26 EPS and revenue growth guidance with continued transformation progress). These positives are tempered by weaker near-term technical momentum and balance-sheet leverage/data-confidence concerns, with valuation and dividend offering only moderate support.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained OCF (~$8.2B TTM) and a sharp FCF increase (~$4.4B, +52.9%) give FedEx durable internal funding for network investments, disciplined capex, and share actions. Robust cash conversion supports the company’s multi-year FCF target and reduces reliance on external financing during cycles.
Negative Factors
Meaningful leverage
A debt-heavy capital structure (debt-to-equity ~1.33) is typical for capital-intensive logistics but limits financial flexibility if volumes soften. Elevated leverage increases interest sensitivity, constrains strategic optionality, and raises refinancing and covenant risk during downturns or elevated fuel/geo-political cost periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained OCF (~$8.2B TTM) and a sharp FCF increase (~$4.4B, +52.9%) give FedEx durable internal funding for network investments, disciplined capex, and share actions. Robust cash conversion supports the company’s multi-year FCF target and reduces reliance on external financing during cycles.
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FedEx (FDX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

FedEx Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
FedEx Corporation provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services in the United States and internationally. The company's FedEx Express segment offers express transportation, small-package ground delivery, and freight transportation ser...
How the Company Makes Money
FedEx makes money primarily by charging customers to move packages and freight through its transportation networks and by providing logistics services. Its major revenue streams include: (1) Express shipping—time-definite, often air-enabled domest...

FedEx Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Shows revenue distribution across different business units, highlighting which segments drive growth and profitability.
Chart InsightsFedEx's Express segment shows robust growth, culminating in a significant increase by the end of 2025, driven by strong U.S. domestic package services and strategic B2B expansions, particularly in healthcare and automotive. Despite challenges like the MD-11 fleet grounding and industrial economy weakness affecting Freight, FedEx's strategic initiatives, including the upcoming Freight spin-off and digital transformations, suggest a resilient outlook. The company's focus on operational efficiencies and AI adoption further supports its positive revenue trajectory and enhanced EPS guidance.
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FedEx Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 19, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution at FEC with double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion, improved yields, raised EPS guidance and meaningful progress on Network 2.0, cost savings and product innovation—leading to an upgraded outlook and improved cash-flow/capex discipline. Offsetting this are persistent challenges in FedEx Freight (revenue and profit pressure, separation costs), MD-11 grounding charges, sizable variable compensation and external headwinds from global trade policy and geopolitical uncertainty. On balance, the positive operational momentum, guidance raise, and transformation progress outweighed the near-term Freight and other headwinds.
Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue increased 8% year-over-year in Q3, driven by yield and volume strength across nearly all package services; FY '26 consolidated revenue growth outlook raised to 6%–6.5% (prior 5%–6%).
Negative Updates
FedEx Freight Revenue and Profit Pressure
FedEx Freight revenue declined 5% year-over-year with shipments down ~6%; FedEx Freight adjusted operating income declined $127 million YoY. Company now expects FY '26 Freight revenue down low single digits and Q4 revenue flat to down slightly, with an incremental $400 million decline in Freight adjusted operating income vs prior expectations.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue increased 8% year-over-year in Q3, driven by yield and volume strength across nearly all package services; FY '26 consolidated revenue growth outlook raised to 6%–6.5% (prior 5%–6%).
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Company Guidance
The company raised FY‑2026 adjusted EPS to $19.30–$20.10 (prior $17.80–$19.00) with the midpoint implying Q4 adjusted EPS of about $5.80, and now expects consolidated revenue growth of 6.0%–6.5% for FY‑26 (previously 5%–6%) and 6%–7.5% in Q4; FEC revenue is expected to be roughly +8% at the midpoint for FY‑26 and ~8% in Q4, while FedEx Freight revenue is expected down low single digits for FY‑26 and flat to down slightly in Q4. Management’s midpoint scenario implies full‑year adjusted operating income of $6.5B (up $300M), including a $600M FEC volume tailwind, a $3.2B FEC yield tailwind, a $1.6B assumed base expense increase, a now‑$400M Freight operating income decline (vs. $300M prior), and an $800M variable incentive compensation headwind; MD‑11 grounding impacted Q3 by ~$120M and could be up to ~$55M in Q4. CapEx is capped at no more than $4.1B (aircraft ≤ $1B), adjusted FCF has upside to the prior $3.8B assumption with a $6B 2029 target (ex‑Freight), spin‑off of Freight remains on track for 6/1/2026 (Freight completed a $3.7B debt offering and incurred ~ $60M separation costs not excluded), and the outlook embeds a modest Middle East headwind, a Q4 share count of ~242M (FY‑26 avg ~239M) and an embedded ~$0.10 EPS headwind from higher share count and interest.

FedEx Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Fundamentals are solid but not high-growth: TTM revenue grew ~2% to $91.9B, gross margin improved (~21.6% to ~24.4%), and cash generation is strong (TTM OCF ~$8.2B; FCF ~$4.4B, up ~52.9%). Offsetting this, leverage is meaningful (FY2025 debt-to-equity ~1.33) and the TTM balance-sheet snapshot has missing/zero values, reducing confidence in current leverage and flexibility.
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
76
Positive
BreakdownTTMMay 2025May 2024May 2023May 2022May 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue91.93B87.93B87.69B90.16B93.51B83.79B
Gross Profit22.44B19.00B18.95B19.17B20.17B17.79B
EBITDA10.57B10.49B10.87B10.23B9.55B11.26B
Net Income4.48B4.09B4.33B3.97B3.83B5.23B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets94.73B87.63B87.01B87.11B85.99B82.78B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments8.01B5.57B6.50B6.86B6.90B7.09B
Total Debt42.02B37.42B37.72B38.33B37.19B36.46B
Total Liabilities64.93B59.55B59.42B61.05B61.05B58.61B
Stockholders Equity29.80B28.07B27.58B26.09B24.94B24.17B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow4.37B2.98B3.14B2.64B3.07B4.25B
Operating Cash Flow8.18B7.04B8.31B8.81B9.83B10.13B
Investing Cash Flow-3.87B-4.09B-5.20B-6.17B-6.82B-6.01B
Financing Cash Flow2.03B-4.02B-3.43B-2.60B-3.02B-2.09B

FedEx Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price373.43
Price Trends
50DMA
361.99
Positive
100DMA
324.27
Positive
200DMA
278.18
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
2.05
Negative
RSI
63.40
Neutral
STOCH
85.22
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FDX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 373.43 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 356.42, above the 50-day MA of 361.99, and above the 200-day MA of 278.18, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.40 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.22 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for FDX.

FedEx Risk Analysis

FedEx disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. FedEx reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

FedEx Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
79
Outperform
$18.24B11.1814.02%2.98%12.89%3.12%
68
Neutral
$89.95B22.2615.76%1.94%3.09%14.94%
66
Neutral
$19.34B24.8735.57%1.02%12.54%19.59%
66
Neutral
$86.30B11.7535.12%6.55%-1.25%-2.25%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
63
Neutral
$24.80B50.7517.81%-0.30%-11.02%
61
Neutral
$20.19B32.9332.52%1.51%-7.08%71.39%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
FDX
FedEx
377.00
175.09
86.72%
CHRW
CH Robinson
170.20
81.61
92.12%
EXPD
Expeditors International
144.83
37.87
35.41%
XPO
XPO
211.73
114.44
117.63%
UPS
United Parcel
101.64
11.26
12.46%
ZTO
ZTO Express
24.47
7.34
42.84%

FedEx Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
FedEx Leads Consortium in Strategic InPost Acquisition Bid
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
On February 9, 2026, InPost S.A. and a consortium including FedEx, Advent, AR Investments, and PPF announced a conditional agreement on a recommended all‑cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares of InPost at €15.60 per s...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
FedEx Freight issues $3.7 billion notes ahead spin-off
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
On February 5, 2026, FedEx Freight Holding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, issued a total of $3.7 billion in senior unsecured notes across four tranches maturing between 2029 and 2036, with coupons ranging from 4.300% to 5...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
FedEx Announces North American Leadership Changes Amid Restructuring
Neutral
Jan 29, 2026
On January 23, 2026, FedEx Express France unveiled a major transformation programme aimed at modernising and simplifying its domestic French operations to secure long-term competitiveness in a highly price-pressured parcels market, anchored by up ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
FedEx Freight secures new credit facilities for spin-off
Positive
Jan 16, 2026
In preparation for the planned spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. from FedEx Corporation, FedEx Freight on January 15, 2026 entered into two new credit facilities: a $1.2 billion five-year revolving credit facility and a $600 million ...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 27, 2026