FedEx (FDX) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) is expected to issue its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, March 19th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $4.12 per share and revenue of $23.4436 billion for the quarter. FedEx has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.800-19.000 EPS. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The shipping service provider reported $4.82 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.02 by $0.80. The business had revenue of $23.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.79 billion. FedEx had a net margin of 4.81% and a return on equity of 16.63%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.05 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect FedEx to post $19 EPS for the current fiscal year and $22 EPS for the next fiscal year.

FedEx Trading Up 0.5%

FDX opened at $361.13 on Thursday. FedEx has a 12-month low of $194.29 and a 12-month high of $392.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.27 and a quick ratio of 1.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $84.91 billion, a PE ratio of 19.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.29. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $344.03 and its 200 day moving average price is $285.27.

FedEx Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a $1.45 dividend. This represents a $5.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. FedEx’s payout ratio is currently 31.97%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on FedEx from $425.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. TD Cowen boosted their price target on FedEx from $313.00 to $383.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Barclays raised their price objective on FedEx from $360.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded shares of FedEx to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Stephens boosted their target price on shares of FedEx from $330.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $371.00.

FedEx News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FedEx has quietly surpassed UPS in market value for the first time, a symbolic milestone that markets view as a vote of confidence in FedEx’s recent operational and financial recovery. UPS Falls 11% — And FedEx Just Stole Its Crown
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and sector comparisons highlight FedEx’s stronger recent performance vs. peers, supporting investor interest in FDX as a beneficiary of shifting market share in parcel/logistics. Is FedEx Corporation Stock Outperforming the Dow?
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on FedEx to $424 from $294 (now a 17%+ upside from current levels) but kept a “neutral” rating — a bullish PT but neutral stance that tempers immediate upgrade-driven buying. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces and roundups (Auto & Transport) are keeping FedEx in focus; these items provide context for seasonal demand and competitive positioning but contain no firm-specific catalysts. Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry recognition items (Women In Trucking finalists) highlight labor and public-image themes for trucking/logistics but are unlikely to move FDX stock materially on their own. Women In Trucking Association Announces 2026 Driver of the Year Finalists
• Negative Sentiment: Rising oil/pricing headwinds and sector volatility that pressured UPS could spill over to FedEx; combined with today’s below-average trading volume, these factors could limit upside or make FDX more volatile near-term. UPS Stock Is Deep in Oversold Territory. Should You Buy the Dip?

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FedEx

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Compound Planning Inc. raised its stake in FedEx by 14.1% during the 4th quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 3,824 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $1,105,000 after purchasing an additional 472 shares during the period. Claris Financial LLC purchased a new stake in FedEx in the 4th quarter worth about $352,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in FedEx by 228.6% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 312,725 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $90,334,000 after acquiring an additional 217,565 shares during the period. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its stake in FedEx by 203.8% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 307,496 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $88,828,000 after acquiring an additional 206,295 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Summit Global Investments acquired a new position in shares of FedEx in the 4th quarter valued at about $291,000. 84.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.