FedEx Reports Strong Q4 & Full-Year Results, Initiates CY2026 Outlook, Details Freight Spin-off Financials
FDX sits 79% above its 52-week low of $174.012.
Summary
FedEx announced strong Q4 and full-year fiscal 2026 financial results, provided a positive CY2026 outlook, and detailed the financial benefits from the FedEx Freight spin-off, alongside plans for $1 billion in share repurchases.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · FDX
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Strong Q4 and Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Results
FedEx reported significant year-over-year revenue and earnings growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026, with adjusted diluted EPS of $6.31 for Q4 and $20.24 for the full year, reflecting strength in U.S. Domestic and International Priority package yields and cost savings.
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Positive Calendar Year 2026 Outlook
The company forecasts approximately 11% year-over-year revenue growth and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations between $16.90 and $18.10 for calendar year 2026, indicating continued momentum.
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FedEx Freight Spin-off Financials
The spin-off of FedEx Freight was finalized on June 1, 2026, with FedEx Corporation receiving a cash dividend of approximately $4.1 billion from the proceeds, which will be utilized consistent with preserving the tax-free nature of the transaction.
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Significant Capital Returns to Stockholders
FedEx returned $2.2 billion to stockholders in fiscal 2026 through $776 million in stock repurchases and $1.4 billion in dividends. For calendar 2026, the company intends to repurchase up to $1 billion worth of shares opportunistically and confirmed a previously announced 5% increase in the annual dividend.
Analysis · FDX · Energy & Transportation
FedEx reported strong fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, exceeding revenue and earnings expectations, driven by increased package yields and cost savings. The company also provided a positive outlook for calendar year 2026, forecasting continued revenue and earnings growth. This filing further details the financial impact of the recently completed FedEx Freight spin-off, including a $4.1 billion cash dividend received by FedEx, and outlines plans for significant capital returns to shareholders, including a new $1 billion share repurchase program.
At the time of this filing, FDX was trading at $312.00 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $75.7B. The 52-week trading range was $174.01 to $345.37. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.