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FedEx (FDX)

5 quarters tracked (Q3'25 to Q4'26) · latest call June 23, 2026
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93%
Kept of 29 resolved
27
Kept or exceeded
2
Missed
7
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · reducer

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q4'26June 23, 20267/121 high, 4 medium, 3 low flags70Call sheet →
Q3'26March 19, 202611/122 medium, 6 low flags32Call sheet →
Q2'262025-12-1811/122 medium, 4 low flags50Call sheet →
Q4'252025-06-248/121 high, 4 medium, 2 low flags70Call sheet →
Q3'25March 20, 20259/123 medium, 4 low flags50Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q4'26Pending65% through Network 2.0 before peak
Reiterated target, on track
Q4'26DeliveredFreight spin on June 1
Completed on schedule June 1
Q4'26DeliveredExceed $1B transformation savings target
Confirmed exceeded but didn't quantify by how much
Q4'26ExceededCapEx no more than $4.1B
Came in at $3.8B, $300M below target
Q4'26ExceededBegin returning MD-11 fleet late Q4
Started in May, 4 aircraft already back, ahead of schedule
Q4'26Delivered45% of volume through Network 2.0 by end of March
On track for 45% by month-end per prepared remarks
Q4'26ExceededFY26 adjusted EPS $19.30-$20.10
Delivered $20.24, above high end of range
Q4'26ExceededQ4 adjusted EPS of $5.80 (midpoint)
Delivered $6.31, beat by $0.51 or 9%
Q3'26MissedQ2: FedEx Freight revenue 'approximately flat to slightly down' for FY26
Now expecting 'down low single digits' - worse than flat expectation from Q2.
Q3'26DeliveredQ2: Peak ADV trending for 'modest year-over-year increase'
Peak volumes tracked 'right on our forecast' for mid-single-digit growth.
Q3'26ExceededQ2: MD-11 grounding to create 'meaningful headwinds in second half primarily in Q3'
Q3 impact was $120M vs $25M in Q2. Q4 expected 'up to $55M' but return timing uncertain.
Q3'26ExceededQ2: On track to achieve $1 billion transformation-related savings
Now expect to 'exceed this year's $1 billion savings target.'
Q3'26PendingQ2: Expected Q4 to be 'our strongest adjusted EPS quarter for the fiscal year'
Still guiding Q4 as strongest but lowered sequential increase expectations.
Q3'26MissedQ2: Expected Q3 adjusted EPS to be 'sequentially lower than Q2'
Q3 delivered $4.82 vs Q2's $4.82, essentially flat. They expected decline but held steady.
Q2'26DeliveredStrong capture from demand surcharges
Management confirmed strong capture, year-over-year increase
Q2'26DeliveredSequential improvement in Q2 adjusted EPS
$4.82 vs $3.83 in Q1, strong beat
Q2'26DeliveredModest peak season ADV increase
Tracking in line with expectations, one week remaining
Q2'26DeliveredContinue Network 2.0 rollout
Now 24% of eligible volume vs 18% exit Q1, 355 facilities optimized
Q2'26Exceeded4% to 6% consolidated revenue growth
Raised to 5% to 6% range - narrowed upward
Q2'26PendingAchieve $1 billion transformation-related savings in FY26
On track - achieved targeted $200M in Q2, management confident
Q2'26PendingSpin-off FedEx Freight by June 1, 2026
On track - executive team complete, Form 10 submitted, Marshall Witt named CFO
Q4'25ExceededReduce CapEx to $4.9B in FY25
Actual $4.1B, beat by $800M
Q4'25DeliveredAchieve $600M DRIVE savings from Europe by end FY25
On track per management, though no specific confirmation
Q4'25ExceededReturn $3.8B to shareholders in FY25
Actually returned $4.3B, added $500M opportunistic repurchases
Q4'25DeliveredExit FY25 with ~12% of volume through Network 2.0
2.5M daily volume roughly equals 12% target based on their math
Q4'25DeliveredComplete Canada Network 2.0 by end April
Canada optimization completed as promised
Q4'25DeliveredOptimize 45 US stations in Q4
Completed as planned, plus accelerated June rollout
Q4'25DeliveredAchieve incremental $2.2B DRIVE savings for FY25
Hit target at $2.2B, consistent sequential building through year
Q3'25PendingAdd 300+ LTL specialists by separation
VP in place, hiring underway, will continue throughout next fiscal year
Q3'25DeliveredStrong capture on 5.9% January GRI
Management confirmed strong capture rate consistent with historical trends
Q3'25ExceededContinued Europe progress
Called best European service levels in years, profitable share growth for 7 quarters
Q3'25DeliveredRevenue to be up slightly YoY in Q3 and Q4
Q3 revenue up 2% YoY, first growth this fiscal year
Q3'25PendingComplete Canada rollout by end of April
On track per management commentary
Q3'25DeliveredNetwork 2.0 rollout to continue post-peak
Resumed conversions in Q3, optimized 5 stations since calendar year start
Q3'25PendingAchieve $2.2 billion incremental DRIVE savings in FY25
Reaffirmed commitment, now saying 'north of $2.2 billion' annualized run rate by Q4 exit
Q3'25DeliveredDRIVE savings to build sequentially in Q3 and Q4
$600M in Q3 vs $540M in Q2 - sequential build delivered as promised
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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