Archer Investment Corp Makes New Investment in FedEx Corporation $FDX

Key Points

• Archer Investment Corp acquired 3,662 FedEx shares during the second quarter, valued at approximately $1.15 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 84.47% of FedEx’s stock.
• FedEx reported quarterly EPS of $5.88 on $23.26 billion in revenue and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share, equivalent to a 1.5% annualized yield.
• Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with an average price target of $350.54, while FedEx faces uncertainty from tariffs, geopolitical disruptions and its freight-business separation.

Archer Investment Corp acquired a new stake in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 3,662 shares of the shipping service provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,147,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in FDX. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of FedEx during the first quarter worth $25,000. Bayban acquired a new position in FedEx during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Solstein Capital LLC acquired a new position in FedEx during the second quarter worth about $27,000. EFG International AG purchased a new stake in FedEx during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in FedEx during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. 84.47% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

FedEx Stock Down 0.1%

FedEx stock opened at $331.10 on Friday. FedEx Corporation has a twelve month low of $177.05 and a twelve month high of $345.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a current ratio of 1.48. The firm has a market cap of $78.36 billion, a PE ratio of 17.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.30. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $319.32 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $350.71.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The shipping service provider reported $5.88 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $23.26 billion for the quarter. FedEx had a return on equity of 16.49% and a net margin of 4.68%. On average, research analysts predict that FedEx Corporation will post 17.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

FedEx Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th will be given a dividend of $1.22 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 14th. This represents a $4.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. FedEx's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 26.36%.

Key FedEx News

Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Transportation Command awarded FedEx and United Parcel Service modified defense contracts valued at approximately $2.72 billion each. The agreements run through September 2030 and could provide FedEx with steady, multiyear government revenue. FedEx Corporation is Growing Faster, but Could United Parcel Have More Margin Upside?
• Positive Sentiment: FedEx committed about $400 million to air-cargo hubs in Delhi and Mumbai. The facilities will add more than 500,000 square feet of capacity and position the company to benefit from India’s expected logistics growth. FedEx Commits $400 Million to Indian Air Cargo Growth With Delhi, Mumbai Hubs
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share. Commentators also argue that FedEx’s growth profile and valuation could offer upside, with Wall Street’s average recommendation remaining bullish, though analyst optimism should be treated cautiously. Following FedEx Dividend and India Hub Plans, Are Shares Below Fair Value?
• Neutral Sentiment: FedEx’s freight separation is prompting investors to compare the standalone freight business with the remaining parcel and logistics company. The transaction may sharpen strategic focus, but the preferred investment depends on execution and the future performance of each stock. FedEx Just Spun Off Its Freight Division. Which Stock Should You Own?
• Neutral Sentiment: FedEx shareholders will vote on three governance proposals, creating a potential near-term corporate-governance catalyst, although the available report does not specify the proposals or their likely effect. FedEx Shareholders Will Vote On Three Governance Proposals
• Negative Sentiment: Investors continue to weigh tariff uncertainty, shifting trade routes and geopolitical disruption. FedEx’s CEO believes supply-chain “reglobalization” could create opportunities, but those conditions can also pressure volumes, costs and margins. The Supply-Chain Savant: How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam Leads Through Reglobalization

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

FDX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price target on shares of FedEx from $375.00 to $344.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on FedEx from $450.00 to $425.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. BMO Capital Markets reissued a "market perform" rating on shares of FedEx in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Evercore set a $165.00 target price on FedEx in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $330.00 price target on FedEx in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $350.54.

Insider Transactions at FedEx

In related news, Director Paul S. Walsh sold 5,042 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $324.56, for a total value of $1,636,431.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 16,359 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,309,477.04. This trade represents a 23.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.65% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

FedEx Profile

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.

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