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FedEx (FDX) Retained Earnings : $39,754 Mil (As of Feb. 2025)


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What is FedEx Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. FedEx's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was $39,754 Mil.

FedEx's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2024 ($38,767 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($39,175 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2024 ($39,175 Mil) to Feb. 2025 ($39,754 Mil).

FedEx's annual retained earnings increased from May. 2022 ($32,782 Mil) to May. 2023 ($35,259 Mil) and increased from May. 2023 ($35,259 Mil) to May. 2024 ($38,649 Mil).


FedEx Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for FedEx's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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FedEx Retained Earnings Chart

FedEx Annual Data
Trend May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25,216.00 29,817.00 32,782.00 35,259.00 38,649.00

FedEx Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25
Retained Earnings 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 37,174.00 38,649.00 38,767.00 39,175.00 39,754.00

FedEx Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.


FedEx  (NYSE:FDX) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


FedEx Business Description

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
Susan C Schwab director 2101 VAN MUNCHING HALL, COLLEGE PARK MD 20742
Richard W Smith officer: President/CEO FedEx Express 3610 HACKS CROSS ROAD, BUILDING A 3RD FLOOR, MEMPHIS TN 38125
John W Dietrich officer: EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFF
Amy B Lane director 1626 EAST JEFFERSON ST, ROCKVILLE MD 20852
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