FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Upgraded at Argus

Argus upgraded shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) to a strong-buy rating in a research note published on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on FDX. BNP Paribas Exane set a $280.00 target price on FedEx and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of FedEx from $290.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price objective on shares of FedEx from $276.00 to $322.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of FedEx in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of FedEx from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, FedEx presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $303.86.

FedEx Price Performance

Shares of FDX opened at $309.44 on Tuesday. FedEx has a fifty-two week low of $194.29 and a fifty-two week high of $318.83. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $287.89 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $253.83. The stock has a market cap of $72.76 billion, a PE ratio of 17.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 1.27.

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 analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.02 by $0.80. FedEx had a return on equity of 16.63% and a net margin of 4.81%.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 firm posted $4.05 EPS. The business’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. Analysts anticipate that FedEx will post 19.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FedEx Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a $1.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $5.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 31.97%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FedEx

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ulland Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of FedEx in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. ORG Partners LLC boosted its position in FedEx by 50.0% in the fourth quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 105 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares during the last quarter. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in FedEx in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of FedEx during the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in shares of FedEx during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. 84.47% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting FedEx

Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its stance on FedEx and lifted its price target to $350, calling the stock a buy — this fresh bullish research gives upside and supports current momentum. Argus adjusts price target on FedEx to $350
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement: Jim Cramer and other media coverage are highlighting CEO Raj Subramaniam’s execution and the strategic case for a FedEx Freight spin‑off, which can boost investor confidence in management’s plan. Jim Cramer on FedEx Freight Spin-Off Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America lists FedEx as a top pick ahead of the spin‑off thesis change, signaling institutional support for the strategic shift. FedEx is a top pick at BofA
• Positive Sentiment: Industry-level tailwinds: Zacks highlights the air‑freight & cargo group as improving (cost cuts, shareholder‑friendly moves), listing FedEx among firms positioned to benefit if demand and margins remain firm. 3 Air-Freight & Cargo Stocks to Monitor
• Negative Sentiment: Rothschild & Co downgraded FedEx, saying recent rally has largely priced in the benefits of the LTL/spin‑off — this reduces the magnitude of future upside and increases sensitivity to execution risk. Rothschild downgrades FedEx
• Negative Sentiment: Rothschild/Redburn cut its rating to neutral and set a $271 price target, signaling downside risk versus current levels if the market re‑rates the spin‑off or execution falters. Rothschild & Co Redburn downgrades FedEx

About FedEx

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.