FedEx (FDX, $221.66) Is Hiking Rates By 4.9% - Are Rising Fuel & Labor Costs To Blame?
FedEx will be hiking rates by an average 4.9% as of January 7, 2019.
The courier delivery company had implemented a similar increase at the start of 2018. Its latest rate hike plan is possibly propelled by higher fuel costs and rising worker wages. In the quarter ending August, its fuel costs increased 40% from the year-ago period, and labor costs were up 11%. A booming online retail market has played a major role in increasing demand for delivery services. That means, there is a burgeoning volume that courier services have to meet and manage - something that could potentially increase total costs for courier firms, and therefore induce them to hike rates as a way to cushion their profitability.
Also, potential competition from e-commerce firm Amazon which is starting its own delivery business, could add further pressure on FedEx’s (or other delivery service firms') margins. Its competitor United Parcel Service might also increase rates by an average 5.9%, subject to government approval.
FDX in +1.41% Uptrend, advancing for three consecutive days on February 20, 2026
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where FDX advanced for three days, in of 323 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on January 27, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on FDX as a result. In of 80 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 250 cases where FDX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for FDX moved out of overbought territory on March 03, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 40 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 65 cases where FDX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for FDX turned negative on February 25, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 55 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 55 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
FDX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on January 29, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. FDX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 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 (3.196) is normal, around the industry mean (3.226). P/E Ratio (21.169) is within average values for comparable stocks, (177.000). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.408) is also within normal values, averaging (1.959). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.013) is also within normal values, averaging (0.950).
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 88, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable 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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