FedEx’s (FDX) “Neutral” Rating Reiterated at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated their neutral rating on shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning,MarketScreener reports.

A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of FedEx in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on FedEx from $250.00 to $306.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on FedEx from $285.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on FedEx from $255.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on FedEx from $301.00 to $317.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, FedEx currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $303.86.

FedEx Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of NYSE FDX opened at $309.44 on Tuesday. FedEx has a 12-month low of $194.29 and a 12-month high of $318.83. The company has a market cap of $72.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 1.27, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $287.89 and its 200 day simple moving average is $253.83.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The shipping service provider reported $4.82 earnings per share 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 analyst estimates 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 company earned $4.05 earnings per share. FedEx has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.800-19.000 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that FedEx will post 19.14 EPS for the current year.

FedEx Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Stockholders 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 dividend yield of 1.9%. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is 31.97%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FedEx

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of FedEx in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its holdings in FedEx by 121.8% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 122 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in FedEx in the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in FedEx in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of FedEx by 103.3% during the 3rd 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 last quarter. 84.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories 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.