Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
FedEx Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Revenue1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 4.68% | = | 100 | × | 4,433) | ÷ | 94,720) |
| May 31, 2025 | 4.65% | = | 100 | × | 4,092) | ÷ | 87,926) |
| 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: 2026-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 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 net profit margin has demonstrated substantial volatility from 2005 through 2026, characterized by intermittent periods of expansion and sharp contractions. While overall revenue expanded from 29.36 billion US dollars to 94.72 billion US dollars over the analyzed period, the efficiency in converting this revenue into net income remained inconsistent, reflecting a sensitivity to external economic shocks and internal operational shifts.
- Significant Profitability Troughs
- Two primary contractions in the net profit margin are observable. The first occurred in 2009, where the margin fell to 0.28%, the lowest point in the series, coinciding with a drop in net income to 98 million US dollars. A second severe compression occurred in 2019, with the margin falling to 0.77% despite revenue increasing to 69.69 billion US dollars, indicating a period of high operational costs or significant one-time losses.
- Peak Performance Cycles
- Profitability reached its zenith in 2018 and 2021. The 2018 peak of 6.99% represents the highest margin in the analyzed timeframe, supported by net income of 4.57 billion US dollars. A subsequent recovery peak was recorded in 2021 at 6.23%, driven by a surge in net income to 5.23 billion US dollars on revenues of 83.96 billion US dollars.
- Revenue and Margin Divergence
- An analysis of the correlation between revenue growth and net profit margin reveals significant divergence. Between 2017 and 2019, revenue grew from 60.32 billion US dollars to 69.69 billion US dollars, yet the net profit margin plummeted from 4.97% to 0.77%. This suggests that revenue growth during this period did not scale proportionally with net income, highlighting a period of diminished operational leverage.
- Recent Trend Stabilization
- Following the volatility observed between 2019 and 2021, a trend toward stabilization is evident from 2022 through 2026. During this interval, the net profit margin fluctuated within a tight band between 4.09% and 4.94%. This stabilization indicates a more predictable relationship between revenue and net income, suggesting a more sustainable cost management framework in the latter part of the period.
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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, 2026 | 4.68% | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2025 | 4.65% | 19.33% | 29.12% | 5.68% | 6.28% |
| 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: 2026-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 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, 2026 | 4.68% | — |
| May 31, 2025 | 4.65% | 9.68% |
| 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: 2026-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 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, 2026 | 4.68% | — |
| May 31, 2025 | 4.65% | 9.59% |
| 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: 2026-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 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).