FedEx Plunges 4.55% Amid Sector Pressures as Surging Volume Ranks 131st in Market Activity

On July 30, 2025, FedEx (FDX) closed at a 4.55% decline, with a trading volume of $0.82 billion—a 67.96% surge from the previous day—ranking 131st in market activity. The drop followed broader sector pressures and regulatory shifts impacting logistics firms.

FDX has maintained a growing dividend trajectory, with a current yield of 1.93% and an annual payout of $5.04. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 17.33% annually over the past three years, most recently increasing it by $0.11 on April 5, 2023. Its payout ratios remain stable, at 30.73% of trailing earnings and 29.00% of estimated earnings for 2025.

Regulatory changes, including the U.S. ending the de minimis rule for low-value imports, contributed to sector-wide volatility. FedEx shares fell 4.6% alongside UPS following the policy announcement, highlighting the industry’s sensitivity to trade policy shifts. Analysts note that while FDX’s valuation appears undervalued relative to peers, macroeconomic uncertainties and competitive pressures remain key risks.

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