Versor Investments LP grew its holdings in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) by 40.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,305 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,805 shares during the period. Versor Investments LP’s holdings in FedEx were worth $1,487,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FedEx in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its holdings in FedEx by 121.8% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 122 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the period. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in FedEx in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in FedEx by 27.5% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 218 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $51,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Finally, City Holding Co. raised its stake in shares of FedEx by 167.0% during the third quarter. City Holding Co. now owns 267 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 167 shares during the period. 84.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
FDX has been the subject of several analyst reports. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of FedEx from $327.00 to $401.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of FedEx from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $271.00 target price on FedEx in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays increased their price target on FedEx from $320.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on FedEx from $315.00 to $326.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $315.93.
Key FedEx News
Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategic expansion into Europe’s parcel-locker business: FedEx is leading an investor group that agreed to buy InPost for about $9.2B, giving FedEx direct access to a strong out‑of‑home delivery network that could boost last‑mile scale and e‑commerce reach in Europe. FedEx-Backed Group Pays $9.2 Billion for Parcel Locker Firm InPost
- Positive Sentiment: Data & analytics momentum: FedEx highlighted new data products (a Retail Momentum Index and expanded Dun & Bradstreet collaboration) that could create higher‑margin, recurring revenue streams and improve customer analytics/optimisation. This supports a longer‑term services+logistics strategy. FedEx Data Push Gains Focus With New Retail Momentum Index
- Neutral Sentiment: Deal specifics and market reaction: The consortium’s €15.60/share bid represents roughly a 50% premium to InPost’s early‑January price; press coverage notes slight variations in reported deal value (~$9.2B–$9.3B). The premium implies meaningful strategic value but also a material cash outlay. Advent, FedEx-Led Consortium to Buy Parcel-Delivery Provider InPost for $9.2 Billion
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary: Some research outlets are flagging FedEx as a value/quality stock based on current multiples and guidance, which supports longer‑term upside if execution follows through. Here’s Why FedEx (FDX) is a Strong Value Stock
- Negative Sentiment: High price tag and execution risk: The ~€15.60/share all‑cash offer is large relative to FedEx’s recent capital deployment; investors may worry about near‑term cash flow strain, potential balance‑sheet impact, and integration/regulatory hurdles in Europe. FedEx-Backed Consortium Strikes $9.3 Billion Deal To Buy InPost
- Negative Sentiment: Short‑term margin and execution uncertainty: Even if strategic in the long run, the acquisition and investments in data products could pressure near‑term margins and invite profit‑taking, contributing to downward pressure on the stock today. FedEx-Advent consortium moves to acquire InPost for $9.2bn as shares jump
FedEx Trading Down 1.1%
Shares of NYSE FDX opened at $365.04 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $303.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $262.76. FedEx Corporation has a 52-week low of $194.29 and a 52-week high of $370.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $85.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.12, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.33.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 18th. The shipping service provider reported $4.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.02 by $0.80. The firm had revenue of $23.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.79 billion. FedEx had a return on equity of 16.63% and a net margin of 4.81%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.05 earnings per share. FedEx has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.800-19.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that FedEx Corporation 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. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a dividend of $1.45 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $5.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is 31.97%.
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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