FedEx Corporation Hosts 2026 Investor Day

Core Insights - FedEx Corp. is focusing on strengthening its position as a leading industrial network to enhance global economic power, prioritizing premium growth in high-margin sectors, scaling digital and AI capabilities, and transforming its network for profit improvement and shareholder value creation [1][2]. Financial Targets - The company has set ambitious financial targets for 2029, aiming for approximately $98 billion in revenue with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4%. Operating income is targeted at around $8 billion, reflecting a GAAP CAGR of approximately 17% and a non-GAAP CAGR of about 14% [3]. - The operating margin is expected to reach around 8%, with GAAP margins increasing by approximately 270 basis points and non-GAAP margins by about 200 basis points. The return on invested capital (ROIC) is projected to be around 11%, up by approximately 200 basis points [3]. Strategic Priorities - FedEx will concentrate on high-margin verticals, particularly in premium B2B and specialized B2C segments, targeting industries such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, data centers, and premium e-commerce [6]. - The company plans to leverage its extensive data processing capabilities and physical network to enhance digital infrastructure, AI, and automation, aiming to improve customer value and unlock new revenue streams [6]. - Ongoing network transformation will include modernizing air and surface networks, enhancing flexibility, asset utilization, and reducing costs while improving customer experience [6]. - The company aims to achieve ongoing efficiency gains through the One FedEx operating model, supported by the DRIVE process [6]. Segment Outlook - In the U.S. Domestic segment, FedEx targets a 10% operating margin by 2029, driven by Network 2.0 and One FedEx initiatives, along with disciplined pricing and growth in B2B and premium B2C volumes [7]. - The International segment aims for an 8% operating margin by 2029, with key growth drivers including improved European performance and premium cross-border and intercontinental lanes [8]. InPost Acquisition - FedEx, in collaboration with Advent International, A&R Investments, and PPF Group, has reached a conditional agreement to take InPost private at €15.60 per share, expected to close in the second half of 2026. This investment is anticipated to be accretive to FedEx's earnings in the first year [9]. Recent Performance - FedEx expects its third fiscal quarter adjusted earnings per share to exceed consensus estimates due to successful execution during the Peak season [10]. FedEx Freight Spin-Off - The planned spin-off of FedEx Freight into a new publicly traded company is on track for June 1, 2026, with the completion of a $3.7 billion senior notes issuance to support this transition [11].