FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Price Target Raised to $294.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) had its price objective increased by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $285.00 to $294.00 in a research report report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the shipping service provider’s stock.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on FDX. Oppenheimer reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of FedEx in a research note on Friday. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of FedEx in a research report on Friday. Daiwa Capital Markets upped their price target on FedEx from $232.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. UBS Group raised their price objective on FedEx from $293.00 to $314.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 19th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded FedEx from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, October 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $295.12.

FedEx Stock Up 0.6%

FedEx stock opened at $288.89 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $262.33 and its 200 day moving average price is $241.24. FedEx has a 1-year low of $194.29 and a 1-year high of $295.24. The company has a market cap of $68.17 billion, a PE ratio of 15.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.21.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) last released 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. FedEx had a return on equity of 16.72% and a net margin of 4.81%.The firm had revenue of $23.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.79 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $4.05 earnings per share. FedEx’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. FedEx has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.800-19.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that FedEx will post 19.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

FedEx Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th will be issued a dividend of $1.45 per share. This represents a $5.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 15th. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is 33.86%.

Institutional Trading of FedEx

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in FedEx during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. NewSquare Capital LLC lifted 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 valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FedEx during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in shares of FedEx during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of FedEx by 103.3% during the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 124 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. 84.47% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about FedEx

Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FedEx reported a stronger‑than‑expected Q2: adjusted EPS $4.82 and revenue ~$23.5B, with management raising FY‑2026 guidance (EPS view 17.80–19.00; revenue guidance ~$92.4–93.2B). That beat + guide lift is the primary catalyst supporting today’s gain. FedEx Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings Growth Year‑Over‑Year
• Positive Sentiment: Margins and network optimization showed meaningful improvement (higher Express margins, operating‑income lift and management pointing to Network 2.0 efficiencies), supporting earnings leverage if volume mix holds. FedEx (FDX) Stock: Shipping Giant Posts Strong Q2 Beat on Cost Cuts and B2B Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street has responded with numerous price‑target raises and buy/outperform reiterations (examples: Goldman, Wolfe, Stephens, BofA, Barclays, TD Cowen, Deutsche Bank), adding buying interest into the print. Goldman Sachs adjusts price target on FedEx to $317
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context: broader market moves and holiday‑season data (inflation prints, Santa‑Rally chatter) are influencing premarket/after‑hours volatility around stocks like FedEx; some headlines flagged mixed premarket action despite the beat. Nike, FedEx: After‑Hours Stock Moves in Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Some outlets upgraded FedEx’s fundamental view (Zacks Rank upgrade to #2/Buy) reflecting improving earnings momentum — useful for medium‑term conviction but not an immediate guarantee of continued upside. What Makes FedEx (FDX) a New Buy Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Not all analysts turned bullish — Bernstein kept a Hold with a much lower $250 target, reflecting skepticism about upside beyond the guide and limited near‑term earnings leverage. That caution could cap gains if momentum fades. FedEx: Strong Quarter and Operational Progress Offset by Cautious Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/air‑safety report: coverage noted an MD‑11 grounding-related issue and customer/crew‑handling frictions (e.g., slow rebooking of pilots’ hotels), a reminder that air network disruptions can create episodic costs or service impacts. FedEx slow to rebook pilots’ hotel rooms amid MD‑11 grounding
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary/questions explain why shares briefly dipped in parts of the session despite the beat — investors are parsing whether the guidance midpoint leaves limited upside and whether peak‑season trends are sustainable. Why FedEx stock is falling despite earnings surprise and price target hikes

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.