Why FedEx (FDX) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

Company Performance - FedEx closed at $226.77, marking a +1.07% move from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.94% gain [1] - In the past month, FedEx shares have lost 2.24%, while the Transportation sector lost 1.61% and the S&P 500 gained 1.67% [1] Upcoming Earnings - FedEx's earnings report is set to be released on June 24, 2025, with an expected EPS of $5.94, up 9.8% from the prior-year quarter [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $21.7 billion, down 1.85% from the year-ago period [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $18.14 per share and revenue of $87.41 billion, reflecting changes of +1.91% and 0% respectively from last year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting confidence in business performance [3] Valuation Metrics - FedEx has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.44, indicating a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 14.12 [5] - The PEG ratio for FedEx is currently 1.07, while the average PEG ratio for Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo stocks is 1.75 [6] Industry Ranking - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 191, placing it in the bottom 23% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]