FedEx (FDX, $250.46) beats Q2 expectations; authorizes $5 bn. share buyback
FedEx shares climbed higher Friday, following the package delivery company’s second quarter earnings beat. The company also reaffirmed its 2022 profit forecast.
Early Friday trading in FedEx shares also got a boost from the company’s announcement of authorization of a $5 billion share buyback plan, including an accelerated $1.5 billion.
For the three months ending in November, FedEx reported an adjusted earnings of $4.83 per share, which surpassed the Street expectations by around 55 cents.
Revenue increased +14% from the year-ago quarter to $23.5 billion, on the back of strong demand for e-commerce home deliveries.
Labor costs for the quarter was $470 million, a 4.5% rise from the three months ending in August.
For the full year, FedEx expects earnings in the range of $20.50 to $21.50 per share, partly due to improving shipping demand. However, the company mentioned potential headwinds from hiring and cost pressures – which might limit upside profit surprises during the crucial holiday period.
FDX in -2.87% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on May 06, 2025
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where FDX declined for three days, in of 284 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 62 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 .
FDX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 02, 2025. 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 Aroon Indicator for FDX entered a downward trend on April 21, 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 Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where FDX's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 29 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 30, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on FDX as a result. In of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for FDX just turned positive on April 23, 2025. Looking at past instances where FDX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FDX advanced for three days, in of 342 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
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 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 77, 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 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.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average 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 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.
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provider of a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services under the FedEx brand
Industry AirFreightCouriers