Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
FedEx Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Revenue1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 4.94% | = | 100 | × | 4,331) | ÷ | 87,693) |
| May 31, 2023 | 4.41% | = | 100 | × | 3,972) | ÷ | 90,155) |
| May 31, 2022 | 4.09% | = | 100 | × | 3,826) | ÷ | 93,512) |
| May 31, 2021 | 6.23% | = | 100 | × | 5,231) | ÷ | 83,959) |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,286) | ÷ | 69,217) |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.77% | = | 100 | × | 540) | ÷ | 69,693) |
| May 31, 2018 | 6.99% | = | 100 | × | 4,572) | ÷ | 65,450) |
| May 31, 2017 | 4.97% | = | 100 | × | 2,997) | ÷ | 60,319) |
| May 31, 2016 | 3.61% | = | 100 | × | 1,820) | ÷ | 50,365) |
| May 31, 2015 | 2.21% | = | 100 | × | 1,050) | ÷ | 47,453) |
| May 31, 2014 | 4.60% | = | 100 | × | 2,097) | ÷ | 45,567) |
| May 31, 2013 | 3.52% | = | 100 | × | 1,561) | ÷ | 44,287) |
| May 31, 2012 | 4.76% | = | 100 | × | 2,032) | ÷ | 42,680) |
| May 31, 2011 | 3.69% | = | 100 | × | 1,452) | ÷ | 39,304) |
| May 31, 2010 | 3.41% | = | 100 | × | 1,184) | ÷ | 34,734) |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.28% | = | 100 | × | 98) | ÷ | 35,497) |
| May 31, 2008 | 2.96% | = | 100 | × | 1,125) | ÷ | 37,953) |
| May 31, 2007 | 5.72% | = | 100 | × | 2,016) | ÷ | 35,214) |
| May 31, 2006 | 5.59% | = | 100 | × | 1,806) | ÷ | 32,294) |
| May 31, 2005 | 4.93% | = | 100 | × | 1,449) | ÷ | 29,363) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
1 US$ in millions
The analysis of the annual financial data reveals several notable trends in the company's performance over the period from 2005 to 2024.
- Net Income
- Net income displays a generally fluctuating pattern with periods of both significant growth and decline. Starting at 1,449 million USD in 2005, net income increased to a peak of 2,016 million USD in 2007 before sharply dropping to 98 million USD in 2009. Following this trough, the figure recovered and exhibited an upward trend, reaching a notable peak of 5,231 million USD in 2021. Subsequently, net income slightly decreased but remained strong at 4,331 million USD by 2024. This volatility suggests sensitivity to market conditions or operational challenges but also indicates resilience and capacity for recovery.
- Revenue
- Revenue shows a consistent upward trend throughout the period, reflecting steady growth in the company's top-line performance. Beginning at 29,363 million USD in 2005, revenue increased almost every year, achieving a high of 93,512 million USD in 2022. Although there was a minor decline in the following years to 87,693 million USD in 2024, the general trend is indicative of expanding business operations and increased market reach.
- Net Profit Margin
- Net profit margin demonstrates considerable variability over the years. It started at 4.93% in 2005, improved to a high of 5.72% in 2007, before dropping markedly to 0.28% in 2009, aligning with the low net income year. The margin recovered steadily afterward, peaking at 6.99% in 2018. After this peak, the margin fell to a low of 0.77% in 2019 but rose again to stabilize around the mid-4% to 5% range by 2024. This fluctuation suggests that profitability was affected by operational efficiency, cost management, or external economic factors, but overall margins remain within a moderate to strong range in the latter years.
Comparison to Competitors
FedEx Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 4.94% | 22.41% | 27.82% | 5.52% | 6.35% |
| May 31, 2023 | 4.41% | 5.06% | 26.45% | 4.87% | 7.37% |
| May 31, 2022 | 4.09% | -28.68% | 28.13% | 1.64% | 11.51% |
| May 31, 2021 | 6.23% | -2.84% | 29.92% | -7.97% | 13.25% |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.86% | -60.76% | 27.38% | -46.04% | 1.59% |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.77% | -60.13% | 27.27% | 6.96% | 5.99% |
| May 31, 2018 | 6.99% | — | 26.13% | 5.15% | 6.67% |
| May 31, 2017 | 4.97% | — | 50.43% | 5.65% | 7.45% |
| May 31, 2016 | 3.61% | — | 21.23% | 6.19% | 5.63% |
| May 31, 2015 | 2.21% | — | 21.88% | 19.39% | 8.30% |
| May 31, 2014 | 4.60% | — | 21.59% | 2.91% | 5.21% |
| May 31, 2013 | 3.52% | — | 19.98% | 1.49% | 7.89% |
| May 31, 2012 | 4.76% | — | 18.84% | -1.95% | 1.49% |
| May 31, 2011 | 3.69% | — | 16.83% | 2.26% | 7.16% |
| May 31, 2010 | 3.41% | — | 16.39% | 1.09% | 7.04% |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.28% | — | 13.42% | -3.99% | 4.75% |
| May 31, 2008 | 2.96% | — | 13.01% | -26.48% | 5.83% |
| May 31, 2007 | 5.72% | — | 11.39% | 2.00% | 0.77% |
| May 31, 2006 | 5.59% | — | 10.31% | 118.28% | 8.84% |
| May 31, 2005 | 4.93% | — | 7.56% | -121.85% | 9.09% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
FedEx Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| FedEx Corp. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 4.94% | 9.82% |
| May 31, 2023 | 4.41% | 7.28% |
| May 31, 2022 | 4.09% | 4.73% |
| May 31, 2021 | 6.23% | 9.05% |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.86% | -2.93% |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.77% | 2.42% |
| May 31, 2018 | 6.99% | 8.67% |
| May 31, 2017 | 4.97% | 11.21% |
| May 31, 2016 | 3.61% | 7.00% |
| May 31, 2015 | 2.21% | 10.88% |
| May 31, 2014 | 4.60% | 6.86% |
| May 31, 2013 | 3.52% | 6.81% |
| May 31, 2012 | 4.76% | 3.91% |
| May 31, 2011 | 3.69% | 6.30% |
| May 31, 2010 | 3.41% | 6.19% |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.28% | 3.14% |
| May 31, 2008 | 2.96% | 0.88% |
| May 31, 2007 | 5.72% | 3.84% |
| May 31, 2006 | 5.59% | 26.57% |
| May 31, 2005 | 4.93% | -14.41% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
FedEx Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| FedEx Corp. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 4.94% | 8.06% |
| May 31, 2023 | 4.41% | 8.32% |
| May 31, 2022 | 4.09% | 5.04% |
| May 31, 2021 | 6.23% | 5.85% |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.86% | 0.09% |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.77% | 4.11% |
| May 31, 2018 | 6.99% | 4.75% |
| May 31, 2017 | 4.97% | 5.79% |
| May 31, 2016 | 3.61% | 7.43% |
| May 31, 2015 | 2.21% | 6.48% |
| May 31, 2014 | 4.60% | 8.76% |
| May 31, 2013 | 3.52% | 8.23% |
| May 31, 2012 | 4.76% | 7.39% |
| May 31, 2011 | 3.69% | 8.26% |
| May 31, 2010 | 3.41% | 7.48% |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.28% | 5.76% |
| May 31, 2008 | 2.96% | 7.27% |
| May 31, 2007 | 5.72% | 9.56% |
| May 31, 2006 | 5.59% | 14.87% |
| May 31, 2005 | 4.93% | 3.55% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).