Core Viewpoint - FedEx Corporation's (FDX) strong segmental performance and operational efficiency are enhancing its prospects, supported by fleet modernization initiatives, leading to impressive share price performance [1] Group 1: Earnings and Stock Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FDX's earnings per share has been revised upward by 0.33% for the current fiscal year and by 0.10% for fiscal 2026, indicating broker confidence [2] - FDX shares have increased by 3.9% over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry's 5% decline [3] - FDX currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), with its industry ranking at 34 out of 245, placing it in the top 14% of Zacks Industries [4] Group 2: Operational Strengths - FedEx achieved the IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification in May 2025, enhancing its leadership in the pharmaceutical logistics market and reinforcing customer trust [6][9] - More than 90% of FedEx's global healthcare volume is now processed through CEIV Pharma-certified facilities, positioning healthcare as a critical growth driver [9] - The Federal Express segment showed improvement in Q4 of fiscal 2025, supported by DRIVE cost efficiencies and stronger export volumes, while the Freight segment offset headwinds through pricing discipline [10] Group 3: Fleet Modernization and Cost Efficiency - FedEx is advancing its fleet modernization strategy by retiring older aircraft, which will enhance long-term efficiency [11] - The company reported significantly lower one-time costs compared to the previous year, indicating progress toward a leaner and more efficient business model [11]

Core Viewpoint - FedEx is experiencing a mixed performance in the stock market, with a recent increase in stock price but a decline over the past month, while upcoming earnings are anticipated to show modest growth in both EPS and revenue [1][2][3]. Company Performance - FedEx closed at $228.05, up by 1.51% from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.78% [1]. - Over the past month, FedEx's stock has decreased by 5.89%, underperforming the Transportation sector's loss of 2.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.86% [1]. Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $3.71, reflecting a growth of 3.06% year-over-year, with revenue projected at $21.76 billion, a 0.84% increase from the same quarter last year [2]. - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $18.49 per share and revenue at $89.4 billion, indicating increases of 1.65% and 1.68% respectively from the previous year [3]. Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for FedEx are seen as positive indicators of the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [3]. - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.3% over the past month, and FedEx currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5]. Valuation Metrics - FedEx is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.15, which is below the industry average of 13.15, indicating a valuation discount [6]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.17, compared to the industry average of 1.57, suggesting a favorable growth outlook relative to its valuation [7]. Industry Context - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry, which includes FedEx, ranks 201 out of over 250 industries, placing it in the bottom 19% [8]. - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that top-rated industries tend to outperform lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [8].

GXO Logistics (GXO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.79%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this contract logistics provider would post earnings of $0.26 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.29, delivering a surprise of +11.54%. Over the last four qu ...

Group 1: Stock Performance - United Parcel Service (UPS) closed at $101.14, with a gain of +2.26% from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.06% [1] - The stock has decreased by 1.49% over the past month, underperforming the Transportation sector's gain of 4.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.88% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - UPS is set to announce its earnings on July 29, 2025, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.56 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 12.85% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $20.85 billion, down 4.43% from the previous year [2] Group 3: Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $7.05 per share and revenue of $87.34 billion, indicating changes of -8.68% and -4.09% respectively from last year [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Confidence - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for UPS are important as they reflect changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in performance [4] - Empirical research shows a direct correlation between estimate revisions and stock price performance [5] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks UPS at 4 (Sell), with a recent 0.4% decrease in the EPS estimate [6] - UPS has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.02, aligning with its industry's Forward P/E of 14.02 [7] Group 6: PEG Ratio - UPS has a PEG ratio of 1.9, compared to the Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry's average PEG ratio of 1.85 [8] Group 7: Industry Ranking - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 199, placing it in the bottom 20% of over 250 industries [9]

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]

Core Insights - FedEx is facing challenges due to increased operating expenses, negatively affecting its performance and making it less attractive for investors [1] Financial Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FedEx's current-year earnings has decreased by 2.4% over the past 60 days, with a 1.04% downward revision for the next year, indicating a lack of confidence from brokers [2] - Year-to-date, FedEx's shares have declined by 21%, while the Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry has seen a 20.5% increase [3] Operating Expenses - In Q3 2025, FedEx's operating expenses rose by 2% year-over-year, driven by a 57% increase in business optimization costs and a 2% rise in labor expenses [4][7] - The Freight segment's performance declined due to weaker demand and lower fuel surcharges, despite a stronger base yield [8] Market Position - FedEx currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), reflecting its weak market position [6] - The company continues to experience significant pressure on its bottom line from elevated operating costs, raising concerns about the effectiveness of its cost-cutting strategies [7]

Company Performance - FedEx's stock closed at $222.18, reflecting a +1.17% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.09% [1] - Over the past month, FedEx's stock has increased by 0.82%, which is below the Transportation sector's gain of 7.55% and the S&P 500's gain of 7.21% [1] Upcoming Earnings Report - FedEx is set to release its earnings report on June 24, 2025, with an expected EPS of $6, representing a 10.91% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $21.68 billion, indicating a 1.96% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [2] Analyst Estimates and Revisions - Recent changes to analyst estimates for FedEx are being closely monitored, as positive revisions indicate analysts' confidence in the company's performance and profit potential [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, provides a rating system that correlates with stock price performance [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - FedEx currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a 0.07% decrease in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [5] - The company is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 11.11, which is lower than the industry average of 13.87 [6] - FedEx's PEG ratio stands at 1.04, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.72 [6] Industry Context - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry, where FedEx operates, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 90, placing it in the top 37% 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]

Core Viewpoint - United Parcel Service (UPS) is facing a projected decline in earnings and revenue for the upcoming quarter and full year, with analysts expressing a cautious outlook on the company's financial performance [2][3]. Financial Performance - The upcoming EPS for UPS is projected at $1.57, indicating a 12.29% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - Revenue for the upcoming quarter is estimated at $20.84 billion, reflecting a 4.51% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2]. - For the full year, earnings are expected to be $7.08 per share, marking an 8.29% decrease from the previous year, while revenue is projected at $87.37 billion, a 4.06% decline [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for UPS are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 1.78% over the last 30 days, and UPS currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6]. Valuation Metrics - UPS has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.75, which aligns with the average Forward P/E of its industry [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.71, consistent with the average PEG ratio of the Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry [8]. Industry Context - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry ranks in the top 37% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 91 [9].

Company Performance - FedEx's stock closed at $226.12, reflecting a -1.48% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.09% [1] - Over the past month, FedEx's stock has increased by 10.58%, which is lower than the Transportation sector's gain of 14.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.05% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming EPS for FedEx is projected at $5.98, indicating a 10.54% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $21.8 billion, representing a 1.41% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $18.17 per share and revenue at $87.46 billion, showing changes of +2.08% and -0.23% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a positive outlook for FedEx's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - FedEx has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.63, which is below the industry average of 14.31, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The current PEG ratio for FedEx is 1.19, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.78 [7] Industry Ranking - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry, which includes FedEx, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 226, placing it in the bottom 9% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - FedEx's stock closed at $231.15, reflecting a -0.77% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.73% [1] - Over the past month, FedEx shares have increased by 10.69%, slightly underperforming the Transportation sector's gain of 10.92% but outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 9.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - FedEx's upcoming earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $6.03, indicating an 11.46% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $21.8 billion, which represents a 1.41% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $18.21 per share and revenue at $87.46 billion, showing changes of +2.3% and -0.23% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for FedEx are crucial as they reflect the evolving nature of near-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks FedEx at 3 (Hold), with a recent downward shift of 0.13% in the EPS estimate [6] - Historically, 1 ranked stocks have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - FedEx has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.79, which is lower than the industry average of 14.04 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.2, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.74 [7] Industry Context - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry, to which FedEx belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 196, placing it in the bottom 21% of over 250 industries [8]