JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Stock

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) had its target price lifted by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $285.00 to $294.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the shipping service provider’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 1.77% from the company’s previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. HSBC boosted their price target on shares of FedEx from $230.00 to $235.00 in a research report on Friday, September 19th. TD Cowen boosted their target price on FedEx from $271.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on FedEx from $290.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. Oppenheimer reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of FedEx in a research report on Friday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on FedEx from $301.00 to $317.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $297.12.

FedEx Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of FedEx stock opened at $288.89 on Friday. 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 has a 1-year low of $194.29 and a 1-year high of $295.24. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $262.33 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $241.39. The company has a market capitalization of $68.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.93, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.32.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The shipping service provider reported $4.82 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.02 by $0.80. FedEx had a return on equity of 16.72% and a net margin of 4.81%.The company had revenue of $23.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.79 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.05 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue 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, research analysts forecast that FedEx will post 19.14 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FedEx

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in FedEx in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. 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. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of FedEx in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in shares of FedEx in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 63 shares during the period. 84.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

FedEx News Roundup

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

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.