Analyzing FedEx's Upcoming Dividend Payout and Its Implications
FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX), an industry leader in express delivery services, has announced its intent to distribute a dividend of $1.26 per share on July 03, 2023. This move illustrates FedEx's consistent effort to enhance shareholder value, bolstered by its strong financial standing and commitment to share profit with its investors.
This forthcoming dividend indicates a noteworthy increase from the company's previous dividend payment. On April 03, 2023, FedEx paid a dividend of $1.15 per share. The new payout of $1.26 represents an increase of nearly 9.6%. This escalation not only signifies FedEx's financial health but also its confidence in sustained business growth.
Investors interested in participating in this dividend payment must take note of the ex-dividend date, set for June 09, 2023. The ex-dividend date is a critical timeline in the dividend payment process. It's the cutoff point after which any purchase of the company's stock will not include the rights to the forthcoming dividend. Thus, to qualify for the July 03 dividend, investors must own FedEx shares before June 09.
Also crucial is the record date, which is set as July 03, 2023. The record date is the official date when the company reviews its books to determine who its shareholders are — an investor must be on the company's books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. However, due to the settlement period of stock transactions, an investor needs to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date to be listed as a shareholder on the record date.
The timing of FedEx's dividend announcement could influence the company's share price. Typically, leading up to the ex-dividend date, there is often increased trading activity, and the stock price may reflect the upcoming dividend payout. As a result, investors might see a surge in FedEx's stock price as the ex-dividend date approaches.
FedEx's upcoming dividend increase could be a clear sign of the company's robust financial standing and promising future. As such, investors might see FedEx as an attractive investment opportunity, especially those who prioritize dividend income.
FDX sees MACD Histogram just turned negative
FDX saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on March 04, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 21, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FDX as a result. In of 86 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for FDX moved below the 200-day moving average on February 12, 2025. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FDX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for FDX entered a downward trend on March 04, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where FDX's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 28 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FDX advanced for three days, in of 338 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
FDX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 74, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.614) is normal, around the industry mean (20.642). P/E Ratio (16.164) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.262). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.011) is also within normal values, averaging (10.503). Dividend Yield (0.018) settles around the average of (0.037) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.807) is also within normal values, averaging (1.303).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FDX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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provider of a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services under the FedEx brand
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