FedEx Freight Completes Spinoff, Set to Debut on NYSE as FDXF

8 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 1

FedEx Freight completed its separation from FedEx on Monday, clearing the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier to begin trading independently on the NYSE under ticker FDXF.
FedEx shares rose 2.2% in premarket trading after the announcement, as investors weighed the new company's potential to lift margins as a pure-play freight operator.
Analysts said that upside depends on execution—improving service quality, revenue per shipment and operating ratio—while J.P. Morgan flagged transition costs and weak service and volume metrics.
FedEx Freight is entering the market as freight rates may be emerging from a four-year slump, helped by carrier exits after losses and tighter U.S. commercial driver license rules.
Management said in April it targets medium-term average revenue growth of 4% to 6% and core profit growth of 10% to 12%, though separation and modernization spending will pressure near-term profit.

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