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FedEx Corp (FDX) Earnings: 2Q Adjusted EPS Surpasses Estimates Amid Challenging Demand

By December 20, 2024 No Comments
  • FedEx’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter was $4.05, exceeding the estimated $3.98.
  • The company’s revenue came in at $22.0 billion, slightly below the expected $22.15 billion.
  • Adjusted operating income reached $1.38 billion, surpassing the forecast of $1.35 billion.
  • FedEx achieved an adjusted operating margin of 6.3%, higher than the estimated 6.06%.
  • The Federal Express segment saw growth in operating profit despite challenges such as weak U.S. domestic demand and the end of a U.S. Postal Service contract.
  • FedEx Corp. CEO Raj Subramaniam expressed optimism about earnings growth amidst a challenging demand environment.
  • John Dietrich, FedEx Corp.’s CFO, highlighted the company’s focus on transforming operations and improving revenue quality.
  • Analyst ratings include 20 buy recommendations, 14 holds, and 2 sells.

FedEx Corp on Smartkarma

Analysis of FedEx Corp by independent analyst Baptista Research on Smartkarma reveals insightful reports focusing on the company’s recent performance and future prospects. In a report titled “FedEx Corporation: Dealing With Market Conditions & Volume Management – Major Drivers,” Baptista Research highlights the strategic manoeuvres and financial outcomes of FedEx’s fiscal year 2025 first quarter. The report delves into the complexities of the economic landscape affecting FedEx, discussing successes, challenges, and potential influences on the company’s valuation. Utilizing a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology, the report aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of FedEx’s market positioning.

Another report by Baptista Research, “FedEx Corporation: Can The Potential Sale of FedEx Freight Enable Some Kind Of Strategic Growth? – Major Drivers,” reviews FedEx’s performance in fiscal year 2024, emphasizing a mix of obstacles and achievements in the evolving global logistics sector. Despite market uncertainties and structural changes, FedEx demonstrated revenue growth and operational enhancements in the fourth quarter. The report assesses the implications of a potential sale of FedEx Freight on the company’s strategic growth trajectory, offering insights into factors influencing FedEx’s future price movements and presenting an independent valuation of the company using a DCF approach.


A look at FedEx Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, FedEx Corp is expected to have a moderate long-term outlook. The company scored a 3 in Value, Dividend, and Growth factors, indicating a stable performance in these areas. However, its scores for Resilience and Momentum are slightly lower at 2, suggesting some challenges in terms of withstanding adverse conditions and maintaining market momentum.

FedEx Corp, a global provider of express delivery and logistics services, operates in multiple countries and offers a range of solutions including small-parcel delivery, freight delivery, and supply chain management services. While the company demonstrates strengths in value, dividend, and growth aspects, its resilience and momentum scores hint at potential areas for improvement to ensure sustained success in the long term.


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