FDX Stock Surges 20% With A 9-day Winning Spree On Analyst Upgrades
FedEx (FDX) – a global provider of express and ground transportation services – hit a 9-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 20%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $14 Bil over the last 9 days and currently stands at $86 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 26.0% compared to -0.7% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Multiple Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Hikes
- Wells Fargo upgrade to Overweight with $380 target
- UBS raises price target to $412
- Impact: Sustained positive price momentum, Increased institutional buying
[2] Positive Company Developments
- Financing secured for FedEx Freight spin-off
- Launch of AI-powered logistics tools
- Impact: Improved investor sentiment, Increased confidence in future profitability
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in FDX stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This isn’t appropriately reflected in the stock’s Moderate valuation which is why we think it is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell FDX).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for FDX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | FDX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | -1.2% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 19.6% | -1.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 45.2% | 0.4% |
| YTD 2026 | 26.0% | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 5.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 49.1% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has FDX behaved after prior drops? See FDX Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 85 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 50 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 36 | 25 |
| 4D | 16 | 7 |
| 5D | 8 | 4 |
| 6D | 13 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 12 | 11 |
| Total >=3 D | 85 | 50 |
Key Financials for FedEx (FDX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $87.7 Bil | $87.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.3 Bil | $6.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.3 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $22.2 Bil | $23.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $824.0 Mil | $956.0 Mil |
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