FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

Shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) gapped down prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $287.12, but opened at $272.06. FedEx shares last traded at $282.2270, with a volume of 1,178,722 shares trading hands.

Key Headlines Impacting FedEx

Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FedEx reported a stronger‑than‑expected Q2: adjusted EPS $4.82 and revenue ~$23.5B, with management raising FY‑2026 guidance (EPS view 17.80–19.00; revenue guidance ~$92.4–93.2B). That beat + guide lift is the primary catalyst supporting today’s gain. FedEx Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings Growth Year‑Over‑Year
• Positive Sentiment: Margins and network optimization showed meaningful improvement (higher Express margins, operating‑income lift and management pointing to Network 2.0 efficiencies), supporting earnings leverage if volume mix holds. FedEx (FDX) Stock: Shipping Giant Posts Strong Q2 Beat on Cost Cuts and B2B Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street has responded with numerous price‑target raises and buy/outperform reiterations (examples: Goldman, Wolfe, Stephens, BofA, Barclays, TD Cowen, Deutsche Bank), adding buying interest into the print. Goldman Sachs adjusts price target on FedEx to $317
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context: broader market moves and holiday‑season data (inflation prints, Santa‑Rally chatter) are influencing premarket/after‑hours volatility around stocks like FedEx; some headlines flagged mixed premarket action despite the beat. Nike, FedEx: After‑Hours Stock Moves in Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Some outlets upgraded FedEx’s fundamental view (Zacks Rank upgrade to #2/Buy) reflecting improving earnings momentum — useful for medium‑term conviction but not an immediate guarantee of continued upside. What Makes FedEx (FDX) a New Buy Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Not all analysts turned bullish — Bernstein kept a Hold with a much lower $250 target, reflecting skepticism about upside beyond the guide and limited near‑term earnings leverage. That caution could cap gains if momentum fades. FedEx: Strong Quarter and Operational Progress Offset by Cautious Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/air‑safety report: coverage noted an MD‑11 grounding-related issue and customer/crew‑handling frictions (e.g., slow rebooking of pilots’ hotels), a reminder that air network disruptions can create episodic costs or service impacts. FedEx slow to rebook pilots’ hotel rooms amid MD‑11 grounding
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary/questions explain why shares briefly dipped in parts of the session despite the beat — investors are parsing whether the guidance midpoint leaves limited upside and whether peak‑season trends are sustainable. Why FedEx stock is falling despite earnings surprise and price target hikes

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently weighed in on FDX. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of FedEx from $235.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday. Bank of America boosted their price objective on FedEx from $285.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Wolfe Research raised their target price on FedEx from $322.00 to $328.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Barclays boosted their price target on FedEx from $320.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Stephens raised their price target on FedEx from $260.00 to $330.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, FedEx presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $297.12.

FedEx Stock Performance

The company has a fifty day moving average price of $262.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $241.39. The firm has a market cap of $68.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.21.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The shipping service provider reported $4.82 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.02 by $0.80. FedEx had a net margin of 4.81% and a return on equity of 16.72%. The firm had revenue of $23.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.79 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $4.05 earnings per share. FedEx’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. FedEx has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.800-19.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that FedEx Corporation will post 19.14 EPS for the current year.

FedEx Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th will be issued a dividend of $1.45 per share. This represents a $5.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 15th. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 33.86%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FedEx

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of FDX. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of FedEx in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in FedEx in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in FedEx during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its stake in FedEx by 121.8% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 122 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its stake in FedEx by 103.3% during the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 124 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.47% of the company’s stock.

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.