FDX Trading Volume Surges 73 to 770M Rises to 151st Most Actively Traded Stock as New Digital Leader Joins

Federal Express (FDX) closed on August 13, 2025, with a 0.03% increase in share price, while trading volume surged by 73.28% to $0.77 billion, securing its position as the 151st most actively traded stock of the day. The company announced the appointment of Vishal Talwar as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer, and President of FedEx Dataworks, effective August 15. Talwar, previously a senior managing director at Accenture Technology, brings extensive experience in digital transformation, having collaborated with FedEx through Accenture’s services in recent years. His tenure at IBM and Dell Services further underscores his expertise in scaling technology-driven operations.

The leadership change follows a strategic push to accelerate FedEx’s digital initiatives, with Talwar’s role emphasizing data innovation and operational efficiency. While the stock’s minimal price movement suggests limited immediate market reaction, the elevated trading volume indicates heightened investor attention. The company has not disclosed specific performance metrics tied to Talwar’s appointment, leaving the market to assess long-term implications for the logistics giant’s digital transformation roadmap.

A historical backtest of a strategy buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 20.15% total gain. This suggests that high-volume stocks, including FDX on August 13, may contribute to steady returns over extended periods, though short-term volatility remains subject to broader market conditions.