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Key TakeawaysSpending Below Wear: FedEx spent $3. 8 billion on capital projects in fiscal 2026 against roughly $4.

United Parcel Service (UPS) generates free cash flow worth 6.8% of its market capitalization of about $80.6 billion, well above the 4.4% median for an S&P 500 company. A yield that high means a bargain, or a business the market expects to shrink. UPS is shrinking on purpose. It has cut about 2 million pieces a day of lower-quality Amazon volume, and investors want to see what the smaller network earns.

Standard U.S. shipping rates will jump starting Jan. 4, but the package-level impact will vary depending on service used, weight and shipping distance.

A slowdown in Amazon shipments has provoked pessimism on Wall Street for UPS stock, reversing recent optimism and making it the worst performer in the on Monday. The bank’s analysts reiterated a Neutral rating for the stock and cut full-year earnings projections to $7.10 a share from $7.25 a share. Analyst Ken Hoexter said the reduction is driven by a “sharper reduction” in domestic shipping volumes, particularly a “large decline” in Amazon shipments in the prior quarter.

CEO BRIEF NEWSLETTER FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam is my guest on this week’s episode of WSJ Leadership Institute Presents: Leaders. And while Subramaniam may not be as well-known as his iconic predecessor Fred Smith, he has a remarkably clear, tech-driven vision of what the next era of FedEx needs to look like.

Among the major deals in focus are Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, Norfolk Southern’s merger with Union Pacific, and FedEx’s acquisition of InPost.

FedEx has more industrial CMBS lease rollover exposure than Amazon as station closures increase scrutiny of single-tenant properties.

FedEx (FDX) just told customers it is raising demand surcharges on many U.S. import and export lanes, a pricing move that directly affects what the parcel giant earns on each shipment. The FedEx share price has eased in recent weeks, with the 30-day share price return down 6.6% and the 90-day move lower by 7.6%. The year-to-date share price return remains positive at 3.6%, and the 1-year total shareholder return sits at 65.5%. Position your portfolio for the same pricing power and volume...

FedEx has delivered a strong multi year share price run, which now puts a spotlight on whether the current US$303.65 stock price is backed by the cash the business is expected to generate. With a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) view available, the key issue is how that intrinsic value stacks up against where the market is trading today. FedEx shares are up 83.9% over 5 years, which raises the question of how much future cash flow the market is already baking into the valuation. New fees on a...

Rafal Brzoska built InPost into a parcel company in nine countries. But it wasn’t always a smooth ride.

Here are three durable businesses offering yields from 1.6% to 5.5%.

Consumer stocks were lower late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sect

Diesel prices keep getting gnarlier. As geopolitical violence chokes Russian refineries, the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, the upshot is soaring fuel costs that "hit everyone" — not just drivers of supersized pickups, says Golf Oil's Tom Kloza. Diesel prices on Friday averaged $6.45 a gallon across the U.S., according to AAA, and $8.39 in California — the...

The demand surcharges, which also include higher fees for China-to-U.S. volume, will take effect as parcel shippers gear up for peak season.

Gordon Brothers Inc. — which operates Christmas Central, Christmas.com and more — filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection just ahead of peak season.

UPS and FedEx both pay dividends, but the case for owning each one points in completely opposite directions depending on what a retiree actually needs from a portfolio.

Profitability is a key measure of business strength. Companies with high margins have proven they can generate consistent earnings while maintaining financial discipline.

At the WSJ Leadership Institute's Technology Council Summit, technology executives from McKinsey, FedEx and CVS Health discuss how they are navigating the rising costs of generative AI and finding real business value.

From Amazon to Walmart, companies are handling tariff refunds differently. Here's what it could mean for your wallet.

The global shipping giant is expanding its procurement of sustainable aviation fuel across its U.S. air network to cut emissions.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) expanded FedEx Freight CTO Mike Rodgers' remit to include commercial responsibilities after the prior CCO was terminated. Rodgers now carries the combined title of chief commercial and technology officer, aligning digital systems oversight with revenue facing functions. The reshuffle concentrates pricing, sales, and customer engagement decisions with the executive already running FedEx Freight's technology roadmap. The expanded chief commercial and technology officer role at...

Find insight on global auto sales, Volkswagen and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.

In recent days, the heads of leading AI developers have called for new limits and controls on advanced AI research, following a series of cybersecurity breaches and high-profile resignations designed to raise alarm bells. According to CEO Raj Subramaniam, he is.

Earlier this week, FedEx Corp. launched its Global Trade Navigator suite, introducing new digital tools such as Trade Planner, upgraded Ship Manager capabilities, Shopify duty and tax integration, and Global Trade APIs to simplify international shipping and customs compliance for businesses of all sizes. By moving trade intelligence to the planning stage and integrating it directly into merchant workflows, FedEx is aiming to cut international shipping complexity, reduce customs-related...

FedEx Chief Executive Raj Subramaniam explains at the WSJ Leadership Institute's Tech Council Summit why a company's artificial-intelligence strategy must be driven by the top.

Less-than-truckload carrier FedEx Freight named Mike Rodgers as chief commercial and technology officer, following the recent termination of an executive. The post FedEx Freight expands CTO’s role to cover commercial strategy following CCO ouster appeared first on FreightWaves.

For e-commerce merchants, the Global Trade Navigator is designed to provide greater certainty around the final cost of an international order before it reaches the customer.

FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) recently announced a total dividend of $1.22 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-14. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using data from GuruFocus, let's look into FedEx Corp's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.

Electric, autonomously driven big rigs are one solution to the shipping industry’s current diesel problem. A gallon of diesel fuel is around $6, nearly double the year-ago level. Crude oil prices aren’t up that much, but the fighting has taken so-called heavier crude off the market, which yields more diesel fuel per barrel, all else being equal.

FedEx Duty and Tax, part of the carrier's new suite of global shipping tools, provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages to that amount.