Is FedEx Stock Bottoming Out?

Floral Separator

16 September 2022

By : Quick Insurance Guru

Compared to the broader S&P500 index, which has down by 17%, FedEx stock is down by 21% this year (NYSE: FDX). 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

FedEx FDX -0.1% and other logistics companies have experienced a difficult year as a result of a reduction in delivery volumes. 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

The significant e-commerce boom that was experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic's lockdown phase is slowly slowing down. 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

In addition, the deteriorating US economy and increasing inflation make matters worse. 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

Yesterday, the company reported preliminary Q1 fiscal 2023 results (fiscal year ends in May), with revenue of $23.2 billion, up 5.5% y-o-y, but

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

falling below the consensus estimate of $23.6 billion, primarily due to softening volume.

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

On an adjusted basis, higher expenses caused the operating margin to decline by approximately 150 bps year over year, to 5.3%. 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

 The company reported earnings of $3.44 per share, reflecting a 21% y-o-y decline. 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

FDX stock is trading 17% lower after hours, pointing to levels of around $170, implying a fresh 52-week low likely in today’s trading session.

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

Although the FDX stock appears to be headed lower, it is important to assess how FedEx's competitors perform on important measures. 

Floral Separator

Credit : Unsplash

THANKS FOR READING!

Floral Separator

Is FedEx Stock Bottoming Out?