FedEx Corporation is a United States–based company operating in the logistics sector, within the express-transportation and supply-chain solutions industry.
The company specializes in rapid delivery, air and ground transportation, freight services, integrated logistics and e-commerce solutions. FedEx was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith, based on the pioneering concept of a reliable overnight air-delivery network.
FedEx’s portfolio includes express shipping, logistics and distribution services, heavy-freight transportation, international shipping, tracking technologies, digital shipment-management tools, customs services and e-commerce integration.
The company operates through major business units including FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Logistics.
The company operates globally in more than 200 countries and territories, supported by air hubs, distribution centers, its own aircraft fleet, ground-transport infrastructure and automated logistics networks.
Its operational structure includes transportation engineering, cargo operations, logistics planning, real-time tracking technology and commercial-support units.
Market factors affecting the company include e-commerce demand, fuel-price volatility, competition in express delivery, cargo-aviation regulation, global economic conditions and the company's ability to integrate logistics operations efficiently.
FedEx Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker FDX.
History and when FedEx Corporation was founded
FedEx Corporation was founded in 1971 in Arkansas by Frederick W. Smith, based on the innovative idea of an integrated air-delivery network for rapid shipments. Commercial operations began in 1973 with overnight-delivery services within the United States.
During the 1980s and 1990s, FedEx expanded internationally, invested in tracking technology and incorporated ground operations to complement its air network. Diversification accelerated through acquisitions and the creation of specialized business units.
From the 2000s onward, the company increased digital investments and expanded integrated-logistics solutions.
Between 2020 and 2024, FedEx enhanced automation, strengthened e-commerce capacity, adjusted operations in response to global-market shifts and implemented initiatives focused on operational efficiency and sustainability.
Additional Information
The Company FedEx Corporation (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 73.40 Billions, having an equity of $ 28.14 Billions.
With a total of 245.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Transport and categorized in industry of Airmail.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 90.09 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 4.34 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 16.93, a P/BV ratio of 2.61 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of FDX was at 1.83%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker FDX.