SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) by 235.0% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 368,727 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 258,666 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC’s holdings in FedEx were worth $131,333,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dodge & Cox grew its stake in FedEx by 12.0% during the third quarter. Dodge & Cox now owns 16,225,160 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $3,826,055,000 after acquiring an additional 1,742,666 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its holdings in FedEx by 4.2% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 9,521,691 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $2,763,824,000 after acquiring an additional 382,848 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in FedEx by 6.6% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 5,133,231 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $1,482,785,000 after purchasing an additional 318,293 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in FedEx by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,985,778 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $1,443,666,000 after purchasing an additional 45,818 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in FedEx by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,618,898 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $853,372,000 after purchasing an additional 108,426 shares during the period. 84.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Transactions at FedEx
In other news, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 5,795 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $369.00, for a total value of $2,138,355.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 10,038 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,704,022. This represents a 36.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Gina F. Adams sold 20,450 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $366.45, for a total value of $7,493,902.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 19,403 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,110,229.35. This represents a 51.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 48,104 shares of company stock worth $17,599,006. Company insiders own 0.53% of the company’s stock.
FedEx Price Performance
FedEx (NYSE:FDX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 19th. The shipping service provider reported $5.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.12 by $1.13. FedEx had a net margin of 4.88% and a return on equity of 16.76%. The firm had revenue of $24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.51 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that FedEx Corporation will post 19.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
FedEx Cuts Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd will be paid a $1.22 dividend. This represents a $4.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 22nd. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.87%.
Key Stories Impacting FedEx
Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:
- Positive Sentiment: FedEx enters earnings with strong year-to-date gains of roughly 40%, supported by restructuring efforts and improving profitability, which could keep investor sentiment constructive if management delivers another solid outlook.
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and preview coverage suggest expectations are high but manageable, with consensus forecasts calling for about $5.96 EPS and $24 billion in revenue for the quarter, leaving room for a beat if shipping demand holds up. FedEx (FDX) Q4 Earnings Preview: Should Investors Buy Before Tuesday’s Report?
- Positive Sentiment: Some investors are positioning for volatility around earnings, with options activity highlighting elevated implied volatility ahead of the June 23 release, which often signals a potentially large post-earnings move. Bear Call Spread Ideas for FedEx Earnings Next Week
- Neutral Sentiment: FedEx also received a 2026 FedEx Compatible Community Tier partner announcement from Kuebix by FreightWise, which is a positive ecosystem development but unlikely to materially move the stock on its own. Kuebix by FreightWise Named FedEx Compatible Community Tier Partner for 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: FedEx’s fuel surcharge update, effective June 22, will raise export shipment fees while lowering import rates, a change that could affect mix and customer behavior but is not clearly a major earnings driver yet. FedEx fuel surcharge change raises heat on export shipments
- Negative Sentiment: Evercore trimmed its price target on FedEx to $355 from $390, signaling slightly softer analyst expectations even though the new target still implies upside from current levels. Evercore adjusts price target on FedEx to 355 from 390
- Negative Sentiment: Recent trading also showed FDX slipping more than the broader market, reflecting some pre-earnings caution as investors wait for confirmation that the recent run-up can continue. FedEx (FDX) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
FDX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price target on shares of FedEx from $410.00 to $340.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on FedEx in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on FedEx from $425.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Susquehanna boosted their target price on FedEx from $410.00 to $455.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $155.00 target price on FedEx in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $367.76.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on FDX
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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