FedEx Shares Slide 3.25% as Trade Policy Shifts and Operational Changes Weigh on 229th-Ranked Stock

On July 29, 2025, FedEx (FDX) closed with a 3.25% decline, trading at $243.2 per share with a daily volume of $0.49 billion, ranking 229th in market activity. The drop followed a series of developments impacting the logistics sector, including trade policy shifts and operational adjustments.

FedEx CEO Rajesh Subramaniam is leading a U.S. business delegation to China this week, signaling efforts to stabilize cross-border trade amid heightened tariffs on Chinese goods. The visit aligns with broader trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, which could influence global shipping demand. Meanwhile, the company announced a revision to its dimensional weight calculation policy, effective August 18, which may affect pricing for shippers.

Analysts remain cautious ahead of FedEx’s fiscal first-quarter earnings in mid-September, with projections pointing to single-digit earnings growth. Recent trends in the logistics industry, including reduced discounts on ground delivery services and shifting client priorities toward slower, lower-cost options, have added pressure to margins. The company’s stock has seen mixed performance, rising 16% over three months but falling short of broader market benchmarks in recent sessions.

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