Goldman Sachs Trims FedEx Forecast, Cites B2B Weakness, Tariffs And Industrial Slowdown
Analyst Adjustments: Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger has lowered FedEx's third-quarter FY25 EPS estimates from $4.65 to $4.40 and reduced the price forecast from $328 to $315, citing ongoing transportation challenges and volume declines in B2B parcel services.
Future Outlook: Despite the lowered estimates for FY25, FY26, and FY27, Alliger remains optimistic about FedEx's cost-cutting efforts and investments in its LTL business, which could enhance operational leverage when the industrial economy recovers.
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FedEx Earnings Report: FedEx reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, exceeding earnings and revenue estimates, but provided a cautious outlook that led to a more than 5% drop in shares after market close. The company achieved its $4 billion cost-cutting goal and plans to cut an additional $1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year.
Impact on ETFs: The disappointing outlook from FedEx is expected to affect several ETFs with significant allocations to the company, including ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF, iShares U.S. Transportation ETF, First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF, and Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF, which all have varying degrees of exposure to FedEx's performance.

Analyst Rating and Financial Results: Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger maintained a Neutral rating on Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) with a price target of $192, following a 5.8% year-over-year revenue decline to $1.375 billion in Q1 FY25, which slightly exceeded consensus estimates.
Future Expectations: The company anticipates ongoing softness in the domestic economy, with expected declines in tonnage growth and second-quarter revenue per day, while also projecting a potential margin improvement based on historical performance trends.

First Quarter Financial Results: Old Dominion Freight Line reported a 5.8% year-over-year decline in revenue to $1.375 billion, with EPS of $1.19 surpassing expectations, despite a decrease in LTL tons and shipments per day.
Market Response and Economic Outlook: Shares rose by 5.46% following the earnings report, as CEO Marty Freeman noted ongoing economic softness but expressed optimism about potential demand recovery.

Company Overview: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is a prominent third-party logistics provider with a market cap of $16.3 billion, specializing in global logistics management and outperforming peers like J.B. Hunt Transport Services over various time frames.
Recent Performance: The company's stock rose 3.9% following impressive Q4 results, showcasing a 29.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.95 billion, but analysts maintain a cautious "Moderate Sell" rating amid mixed long-term prospects.

Analyst Adjustments: Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger has lowered FedEx's third-quarter FY25 EPS estimates from $4.65 to $4.40 and reduced the price forecast from $328 to $315, citing ongoing transportation challenges and volume declines in B2B parcel services.
Future Outlook: Despite the lowered estimates for FY25, FY26, and FY27, Alliger remains optimistic about FedEx's cost-cutting efforts and investments in its LTL business, which could enhance operational leverage when the industrial economy recovers.

Company Performance: J.B. Hunt Transport Services has seen a significant decline in stock value, dropping 17.5% over the past year and 1.7% year-to-date, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gains. The company's Q4 results were disappointing, with revenues down 4.8% year-over-year and earnings missing expectations by 5.6%.
Analyst Outlook: Despite recent struggles, analysts maintain a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for JBHT, with expectations of a 14.6% growth in earnings for fiscal 2025. Price targets suggest potential upside, with a mean target of $188.95 indicating a 12.7% premium from current levels.






