Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its position in shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) by 5.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 133,262 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,617 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in FedEx were worth $41,133,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in FDX. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC boosted its position in shares of FedEx by 23.4% during the fourth quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 9,351 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $2,781,000 after buying an additional 1,774 shares during the period. Grove Bank & Trust increased its position in FedEx by 438.3% in the 4th quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 2,293 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $662,000 after acquiring an additional 1,867 shares during the period. Peoples Bank KS acquired a new stake in FedEx in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $235,000. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC raised its stake in FedEx by 24.2% during the 4th quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,371 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $396,000 after acquiring an additional 267 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wedmont Private Capital boosted its position in FedEx by 13.1% during the 4th quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 3,184 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $979,000 after acquiring an additional 370 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.47% of the company’s stock.
FedEx Trading Down 0.8%
Shares of NYSE:FDX opened at $355.82 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a current ratio of 1.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $83.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.94, a PEG ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.29. FedEx Corporation has a 1-year low of $194.29 and a 1-year high of $392.86. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $352.08 and a 200 day moving average price of $292.68.
FedEx Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $1.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $5.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.87%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
FDX has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Argus increased their price target on FedEx from $250.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of FedEx from $400.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of FedEx in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut shares of FedEx to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $457.00 price target on shares of FedEx in a research report on Friday, March 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $393.85.
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Key FedEx News
Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:
- Positive Sentiment: FedEx says it trained 400,000+ employees in AI literacy via Accenture’s LearnVantage — investors view this as an operational lever to improve productivity and innovation, which helped drive positive momentum in the stock. FedEx (FDX) Stock Surges as Company Trains 400,000+ Employees in AI Literacy
- Positive Sentiment: FedEx reported a fiscal Q3 earnings beat, raised full-year guidance and outlined Network 2.0 closures to shrink facility footprint — a combination that supports margin improvement and long-term cost savings. FedEx Earnings Beat Pairs With Network 2.0 Closures And Valuation Upside
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst firms lifted price targets and HSBC upgraded the stock — these broker actions underpin upside expectations and likely supported buying interest ahead of today’s session. FedEx Price Target Raises / Upgrades (sample)
- Positive Sentiment: Management is pushing into healthcare logistics to capture higher-margin, reliability-focused pharmaceutical volume — a strategic revenue diversification that could lift yields over time. FedEx ramps up healthcare push as part of profit-boosting strategy
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary pieces suggest “buy the earnings momentum” given recent beats, but these are opinion pieces — they reflect bullish sentiment but don’t change fundamentals by themselves. FedEx Stock: Buy the Earnings Momentum?
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage notes higher oil prices are pressuring carriers; FedEx has been passing fuel costs to customers, muting direct margin impact but keeping volatility in operating costs. 6 Surprising Stocks Affected by High Oil Prices
- Neutral Sentiment: Minor PR items — a corporate award and a mention in a roundup of company news — provide positive visibility but limited near-term stock impact. 2025 JA Americas Company of the Year Celebrates the Spirit of Possibility
- Negative Sentiment: FedEx Freight reported month-by-month shipment slumps in the latest quarter (notably January), weighing on segment revenue and offsetting some corporate upside; LTL weakness is a clear near-term headwind. FedEx Freight reports hits to volume, revenue
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.
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