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FedEx (FDX) Cash And Cash Equivalents : $5,943 Mil (As of Aug. 2024)


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What is FedEx Cash And Cash Equivalents?

FedEx's quarterly cash and cash equivalents increased from Feb. 2024 ($5,644.00 Mil) to May. 2024 ($6,501.00 Mil) but then stayed the same from May. 2024 ($6,501.00 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($5,943.00 Mil).

FedEx's annual cash and cash equivalents declined from May. 2022 ($6,897.00 Mil) to May. 2023 ($6,856.00 Mil) and declined from May. 2023 ($6,856.00 Mil) to May. 2024 ($6,501.00 Mil).


FedEx Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for FedEx's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

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FedEx Cash And Cash Equivalents Chart

FedEx Annual Data
Trend May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,881.00 7,087.00 6,897.00 6,856.00 6,501.00

FedEx Quarterly Data
Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24
Cash And Cash Equivalents Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7,055.00 6,729.00 5,644.00 6,501.00 5,943.00

FedEx Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.


FedEx  (NYSE:FDX) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.


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FedEx Business Description

Industry
Address
942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN, USA, 38120
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
Executives
Brie Carere officer: EVP/Chief Mkt & Comm Officer 942 S. SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Sriram Krishnasamy officer: EVP - CTO & CEO Dataworks 1715 AARON BRENNER DRIVE, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Marvin R Ellison director 1000 LOWE'S BOULEVARD, MOORESVILLE NC 28117
Erwin Guy M Ii officer: STAFF VP INT PRIN ACCT OFFICER 942 S SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
David P Steiner director 1001 FANNIN ST, STE 4000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Mark R Allen officer: EVP GENL COUNSEL/SECTY 942 SOUTH SHADY GROVE RD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Robert B Carter officer: EVP CHIEF INFO OFFICER 942 S SHADY GROVE RD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Paul S Walsh director 8 HENRIETTA PLACE, LONDON X0 94111
Frederick W Smith director, officer: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 942 S SHADY GROVE RD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Tracy B Brightman officer: EVP - Chief People Officer 942 S SHADY GROVE ROAD, MEMPHIS TN 38120
Rajesh Subramaniam officer: EVP/Chief Mkt & Comm Officer 165 MADISON AVE, MEMPHIS TN 38103
Richard W Smith officer: President/CEO FedEx Express 3610 HACKS CROSS ROAD, BUILDING A 3RD FLOOR, MEMPHIS TN 38125
R Brad Martin director
Susan C Schwab director 2101 VAN MUNCHING HALL, COLLEGE PARK MD 20742
John W Dietrich officer: EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFF