SCS Capital Management LLC Takes Position in FedEx Corporation $FDX

SCS Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDXFree Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 47,408 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock, valued at approximately $14,892,000.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of FDX. Norges Bank acquired a new position in FedEx during the fourth quarter worth $859,085,000. Boston Partners acquired a new position in shares of FedEx during the third quarter valued at about $468,195,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of FedEx by 169.2% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,733,905 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $638,203,000 after acquiring an additional 1,718,278 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of FedEx during the second quarter worth about $466,943,000. Finally, Waddell & Associates LLC raised its holdings in shares of FedEx by 164.0% in the 4th quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 1,188,140 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $343,206,000 after acquiring an additional 738,122 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.47% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

FDX has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on FedEx in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of FedEx in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered FedEx from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on FedEx from $335.00 to $269.76 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Evercore set a $165.00 price target on FedEx in a report on Friday, June 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $350.54.

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Insiders Place Their Bets

In other FedEx news, Director Paul S. Walsh sold 5,042 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $324.56, for a total value of $1,636,431.52. Following the transaction, the director owned 16,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,309,477.04. The trade was a 23.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.53% of the company’s stock.

FedEx Trading Down 0.0%

NYSE:FDX opened at $334.56 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a current ratio of 1.48. The firm has a market cap of $79.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 1.30. FedEx Corporation has a 52 week low of $177.05 and a 52 week high of $345.36. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $319.39 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $351.40.

FedEx (NYSE:FDXGet Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The shipping service provider reported $5.88 EPS for the quarter. FedEx had a net margin of 4.68% and a return on equity of 16.49%. The firm had revenue of $23.26 billion for the quarter. On average, equities analysts expect that FedEx Corporation will post 17.6 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FedEx Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd were issued a dividend of $1.22 per share. This represents a $4.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 22nd. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 26.36%.

FedEx News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Automation strategy supports efficiency: FedEx is sharpening its focus on automation to improve productivity and reduce costs, which could support margins over time. FedEx Automation Strategy Sharpens Focus on Efficiency
  • Positive Sentiment: Industry shipping constraints may improve pricing: Capacity limitations, delays and higher prices reported by major ocean carriers could benefit parcel and freight operators such as FedEx if customers shift transportation modes or accept higher shipping rates. Walmart, Tesla, FedEx, and More Winners and Losers From Shipping’s Rough Seas
  • Neutral Sentiment: Call-option activity signals bullish speculation: Investors purchased a high volume of FedEx call options, indicating increased expectations for a rebound, although options activity does not guarantee fundamental improvement. Investors Purchase High Volume of Call Options on FedEx
  • Neutral Sentiment: FedEx Freight’s upbeat debut is separate from FDX: Newly independent FedEx Freight Holding Company (NASDAQ: FDXF) attracted favorable analyst coverage, with reported targets above its trading level and fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion. The development may highlight value unlocked by FedEx’s freight separation, but FDXF now trades as a separate company.
  • Negative Sentiment: Tariff refunds will not provide a lasting earnings boost: FedEx reportedly plans to return approximately $800 million in tariff refunds to customers after courts invalidated the tariffs. Passing the funds through limits the benefit to FedEx’s profits and could create administrative costs or temporary cash-flow pressure. Nike, FedEx Reap Billions From Tariff Refunds
  • Negative Sentiment: Southern California closures and layoffs underscore cost pressure: FedEx is among employers announcing more than 500 job cuts in the region, including facility closures in Palm Springs and Victorville. While potentially supportive of restructuring savings, the actions point to softer demand and ongoing network rationalization. FedEx and Others Announce Layoffs in Southern California

FedEx Company Profile

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FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is a global logistics and courier company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971 and beginning operations in the early 1970s, the company pioneered overnight express shipping and has since expanded into a diversified portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain services. FedEx operates an integrated air-and-ground network that moves parcels, freight and documents for businesses and consumers worldwide.

FedEx’s core operating segments include express parcel delivery via its FedEx Express division, domestic and residential parcel delivery through FedEx Ground, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, and logistics and supply-chain management solutions.

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Institutional Ownership by Quarter for FedEx (NYSE:FDX)

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