Glenview Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 9,047 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,833,000.
Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hollencrest Capital Management acquired a new position in FedEx during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Bayban bought a new position in FedEx during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Solstein Capital LLC bought a new stake in FedEx in the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. EFG International AG acquired a new stake in FedEx during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in shares of FedEx in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors own 84.47% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have issued reports on FDX. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on FedEx in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $375.00 price target on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on FedEx from $335.00 to $269.76 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on FedEx from $442.00 to $326.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of FedEx in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $200.00 target price on the stock. Finally, UBS Group reduced their price objective on shares of FedEx from $445.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, FedEx has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $350.54.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director Paul S. Walsh sold 5,042 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 owned 16,359 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,309,477.04. This represents a 23.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.65% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
FedEx Price Performance
FDX stock opened at $331.10 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $78.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.89, a PEG ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.30. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $319.32 and its 200 day simple moving average is $350.71. The company has a quick ratio of 1.44, a current ratio of 1.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. FedEx Corporation has a 12-month low of $177.05 and a 12-month high of $345.36.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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 company had revenue of $23.26 billion during the quarter. On average, analysts expect that FedEx Corporation will post 17.6 earnings per share for the current year.
FedEx Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th will be issued a $1.22 dividend. This represents a $4.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 14th. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.36%.
Key FedEx News
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
FedEx 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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