FedEx Rallies 2.38% as Analysts Pile On Buys Despite 296th-Ranked $330M Volume Surge

On August 19, 2025, FedEx (FDX) rose 2.38% with a trading volume of $330 million, ranking 296th in market activity. The logistics giant’s performance was influenced by analyst commentary focusing on its strategic positioning and valuation metrics.

Citi analyst Ariel Rosa upheld a Buy rating for FedEx on August 15, setting a $275 price target. Rosa, noted for covering industrial sector logistics firms, emphasized the stock’s proximity to its 52-week low of $217.22. The broader analyst consensus remains a Strong Buy, with an average target of $268.62, reflecting a potential 16.1% upside. A separate report from TR | OpenAI – 4o reiterated a Buy recommendation on July 31, targeting $250 per share.

Performance metrics highlight a volatile but ultimately positive trend. A strategy of purchasing top 500 volume-driven stocks and holding for one day yielded $2,940 in net profit between December 2022 and August 2025. However, this approach faced a maximum drawdown of $1,960, translating to a 19.6% peak-to-trough decline during the same period.