United Capital Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 9,906 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,102,000.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of FDX. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of FedEx by 3.2% during the 1st quarter. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. now owns 830 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $296,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. OneAscent Financial Services LLC raised its position in shares of FedEx by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. OneAscent Financial Services LLC now owns 1,699 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $491,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of FedEx by 9.9% during the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 333 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $119,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in FedEx by 11.9% during the first quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 283 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $101,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arete Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in FedEx by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,778 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $514,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. 84.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
FedEx Stock Down 0.1%
FDX stock opened at $331.10 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $78.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $319.32 and a 200 day moving average price of $350.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.48 and a quick ratio of 1.44. FedEx Corporation has a 12 month low of $177.05 and a 12 month high of $345.36.
FedEx Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th will be given a $1.22 dividend. This represents a $4.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 14th. FedEx’s payout ratio is 26.36%.
FedEx News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Transportation Command awarded FedEx and United Parcel Service modified defense contracts valued at approximately $2.72 billion each. The agreements run through September 2030 and could provide FedEx with steady, multiyear government revenue. FedEx Corporation is Growing Faster, but Could United Parcel Have More Margin Upside?
- Positive Sentiment: FedEx committed about $400 million to air-cargo hubs in Delhi and Mumbai. The facilities will add more than 500,000 square feet of capacity and position the company to benefit from India’s expected logistics growth. FedEx Commits $400 Million to Indian Air Cargo Growth With Delhi, Mumbai Hubs
- Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share. Commentators also argue that FedEx’s growth profile and valuation could offer upside, with Wall Street’s average recommendation remaining bullish, though analyst optimism should be treated cautiously. Following FedEx Dividend and India Hub Plans, Are Shares Below Fair Value?
- Neutral Sentiment: FedEx’s freight separation is prompting investors to compare the standalone freight business with the remaining parcel and logistics company. The transaction may sharpen strategic focus, but the preferred investment depends on execution and the future performance of each stock. FedEx Just Spun Off Its Freight Division. Which Stock Should You Own?
- Neutral Sentiment: FedEx shareholders will vote on three governance proposals, creating a potential near-term corporate-governance catalyst, although the available report does not specify the proposals or their likely effect. FedEx Shareholders Will Vote On Three Governance Proposals
- Negative Sentiment: Investors continue to weigh tariff uncertainty, shifting trade routes and geopolitical disruption. FedEx’s CEO believes supply-chain “reglobalization” could create opportunities, but those conditions can also pressure volumes, costs and margins. The Supply-Chain Savant: How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam Leads Through Reglobalization
Insider Transactions at FedEx
In other FedEx news, Director Paul S. Walsh sold 5,042 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $324.56, for a total transaction of $1,636,431.52. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 16,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,309,477.04. This represents a 23.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.65% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
FDX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered shares of FedEx from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of FedEx from $425.00 to $365.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of FedEx in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of FedEx from $450.00 to $425.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of FedEx from $376.00 to $378.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, FedEx has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $350.54.
Read Our Latest Report on FedEx
FedEx Company Profile
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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