FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Get Free Report) CFO Claude Russ sold 16,762 shares of FedEx stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $316.11, for a total transaction of $5,298,635.82. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 4,387 shares in the company, valued at $1,386,774.57. This represents a 79.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.
FedEx Stock Performance
NYSE FDX opened at $319.56 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 1.29. FedEx Corporation has a 1 year low of $203.20 and a 1 year high of $345.36. The company has a market capitalization of $74.84 billion, a PE ratio of 19.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a fifty day moving average of $302.48 and a two-hundred day moving average of $337.47.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The shipping service provider reported $3.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.34 by $0.40. FedEx had a return on equity of 15.53% and a net margin of 4.09%. The company had revenue of $22.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.73 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.83 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that FedEx Corporation will post 18.29 earnings per share for the current year.
FedEx Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 14th were given a dividend of $1.22 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 14th. This represents a $4.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. FedEx’s payout ratio is 30.01%.
Key Headlines Impacting FedEx
Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:
- Positive Sentiment: FedEx raised its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance after reporting higher quarterly sales. Commentary also points to improving margins, strong cash flow and savings from its network overhaul as supports for earnings. What FedEx Stock’s Higher Earnings Outlook Means For Shareholders
- Neutral Sentiment: FedEx appointed Katherine M. Boyle, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to its board and committees, including roles involving cyber oversight. The new director adds experience, though the appointment’s financial impact is not yet clear. Katherine M. Boyle Elected to FedEx Board
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary is divided on valuation: one view says cash-flow potential may leave shares below fair value, while another cautions that the valuation looks full and rising costs could limit upside. Is FedEx Stock a Buy as Margins Improve but Valuation Looks Full?
- Negative Sentiment: California’s privacy agency fined FedEx nearly $3 million over alleged privacy violations, including failing to honor opt-out requests through Global Privacy Control. The fine is modest relative to the company’s scale, but the allegations add regulatory and reputational risk. California Privacy Agency Fines FedEx Nearly $3M
- Negative Sentiment: CFO Claude Russ sold 16,762 shares, reducing his holdings by about 79%. Insider sales can occur for personal reasons and do not by themselves establish a negative business outlook, but the size of the reduction may draw investor attention. SEC Form 4 filing
- Negative Sentiment: FedEx named Jamere Jackson as CFO, effective immediately. His prior CFO experience is a plus, but a leadership transition brings some near-term execution uncertainty. Why Is FedEx Bringing In Jamere Jackson As CFO?
Institutional Investors Weigh In On FedEx
Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of FedEx in the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Solstein Capital LLC purchased a new stake in FedEx during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Putney Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in FedEx during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in FedEx during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, C M Bidwell & Associates Ltd. acquired a new position in FedEx during the second quarter worth about $31,000. 84.47% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
FDX has been the subject of several research analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on FedEx from $269.80 to $300.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. HSBC raised shares of FedEx from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $370.00 target price on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of FedEx to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of FedEx from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 29th. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $162.00 price objective on shares of FedEx in a research report on Tuesday, November 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $359.16.
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About FedEx
FedEx Corporation is a global transportation and logistics company that provides delivery, freight, and supply chain services to businesses and consumers. Its offerings include express and ground package delivery, freight transportation, customs clearance, and logistics solutions that help customers manage shipping and distribution. Founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971, FedEx began operations in 1973. The company serves customers throughout the United States and in international markets, connecting businesses and consumers through its transportation and delivery networks.
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