FedEx Corporation (FDX)
FedEx is a global logistics giant that keeps the world moving by delivering parcels, documents, and freight across land, sea, and air.
Is FedEx Corporation a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: FedEx is a global logistics giant that keeps the world moving by delivering parcels, documents, and freight across land, sea, and air.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Dominance in the e-commerce logistics market continues to expand.
Increased competition from other logistics providers and tech-led delivery services.
What does FedEx Corporation do?
FedEx makes its money by charging businesses and individuals to move goods from A to B, operating a massive network of planes, trucks, and sorting hubs. It is essentially the backbone of global e-commerce, meaning its success is closely tied to how much people and companies are buying and shipping. Watch how well they manage their costs while navigating the ups and downs of the global economy.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on value and momentum, and weakest on quality.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.6% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 12% over the year
- Value screens high (73/100)
- A globally recognised brand with an extensive delivery network.
- Essential service that is deeply integrated into global supply chains.
- Solid return on equity, showing efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Quality screens low (31/100)
- Intense competition from rivals and new delivery platforms.
- Potential for labour disputes or rising wage costs.
- Global trade tensions that could disrupt international shipping routes.
What do FedEx Corporation's numbers mean?
How much money does FedEx Corporation make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does FedEx Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes - FedEx Corporation currently pays a dividend of about 1.6% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does FedEx Corporation report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
FedEx Corporation is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-12 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | $5.92 | $6.31 | Beat +7% |
| 2026-03-19 | $4.18 | $5.25 | Beat +26% |
| 2025-12-18 | $4.11 | $4.82 | Beat +17% |
| 2025-09-18 | $3.61 | $3.83 | Beat +6% |
| 2025-06-24 | $5.80 | $6.07 | Beat +5% |
| 2025-03-20 | $4.63 | $4.51 | Missed -3% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, FedEx Corporation came in ahead of what analysts expected 5 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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Masco CorporationWhat are the scenarios for FedEx Corporation?
An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of FedEx Corporation?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- A globally recognised brand with an extensive delivery network.
- Essential service that is deeply integrated into global supply chains.
- Solid return on equity, showing efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Low net profit margins leave little room for error when costs rise.
- Earnings growth has recently been negative, highlighting operational challenges.
- High sensitivity to fuel prices and economic cycles.
- Intense competition from rivals and new delivery platforms.
- Potential for labour disputes or rising wage costs.
- Global trade tensions that could disrupt international shipping routes.
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained period of falling fuel prices that significantly boosts margins.
- A major shift in consumer behaviour away from online shopping.
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.