FedEx Corporation (FDX) is a multinational delivery services company that offers a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. The company operates through segments such as FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services, focusing on global courier delivery, shipping, tracking, and logistics solutions. Its strategic initiatives include modernizing its fleet, optimizing last-mile delivery, and investing in technology for operational efficiency and sustainability.1
Here's a look at some key quantitative and sentiment indicators for FDX:
Recent Stock Performance (as of August 2025, where available):
The share price of FedEx Corporation was $226.46 per share as of August 6, 2025, marking a 1.16% increase from the prior week.1 However, comparing this to the share price of $285.73 on August 6, 2024, indicates a decline of 20.74% over that one-year period.2
Institutional Ownership:
FedEx has a substantial institutional presence, with 2,601 institutional owners and shareholders who have filed 13D/G or 13F forms with the SEC. These institutions collectively hold 226,413,479 shares.2 Major shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., Dodge & Cox, Primecap Management Co/ca/, Capital International Investors, and State Street Corp.2 In the most recent quarter, the number of institutional owners saw a slight decrease of 2.73%, and institutional shares (long) decreased by 1.22%, representing 95.89% of the float (excluding 13D/G filings).2 Fintel's Fund Sentiment Score, which identifies stocks with high institutional accumulation, can provide further insights into current institutional buying trends.2
Short Interest:
As of the latest available data, the short interest in FDX stands at 3,564,191 shares.3 The Short Interest Ratio, or Days to Cover, is 2.21, while the Short Interest % Float is 1.52%.3 Off-exchange short volume, including dark pool activity, was 517,301 shares, with an Off-Exchange Short Volume Ratio of 64.43%.3 This data is updated twice monthly, providing a regular pulse on short seller activity.3
Analyst Sentiment:
Analyst ratings offer a perspective on a stock's potential performance over a typical 12-month period. Recent analyst actions for FedEx include:
- Jefferies upgraded FDX from Hold to Buy on March 24, 2025.1
- Loop Capital downgraded FDX from Hold to Sell on March 21, 2025.1
- Truist Securities initiated coverage with a Buy recommendation on March 13, 2025.1
- UBS maintained a Buy rating on May 28, 2025.1
- Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on June 3, 2025.1
The consensus rating, derived from individual analyst ratings, provides a broader sense of the overall sentiment for the stock.4
For a deeper dive into FedEx's options market dynamics, including options flow, unusual options activity, gamma squeeze potential, gamma pockets, and detailed put/call ratios, Fintel's options data tools can provide real-time insights.
