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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.

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A SpaceX Starship test flight on Thursday forced dozens of commercial flights to divert after the Federal Aviation Administration warned of falling debris, highlighting growing tensions between commercial aviation and the expanding space industry.
What Happened: The incident occurred when SpaceX&#8217;s Starship spacecraft experienced what the company termed a &#8220;rapid unscheduled disassembly&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43046722/starship-explodes-during-flight-test-elon-musk-says-success-is-uncertain-but-entertainment-is-guaranteed">during its seventh test flight</a> from Boca Chica, Texas. The event triggered air traffic disruptions primarily affecting routes near Florida and the Caribbean.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) reported fewer than 10 flight diversions, while a JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan was forced to return to its origin. FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) cargo operations also faced route adjustments, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/16/dozens-of-flights-diverted-delayed-after-faa-warned-of-spacex-rocket-debris-.html?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> CNBC, citing data from FlightAware.
&#8220;We briefly slowed and diverted aircraft around the area where space vehicle debris was falling,&#8221; an FAA spokesperson said, confirming no injuries or property damage were reported.
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Why It Matters: The test flight, which launched at 5:37 p.m. ET, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43046722/starship-explodes-during-flight-test-elon-musk-says-success-is-uncertain-but-entertainment-is-guaranteed">initially showed promise</a> as the Super Heavy booster, powered by 33 Raptor engines generating 16 million pounds of thrust, successfully separated. However, telemetry froze at 8 minutes and 27 seconds into the flight.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk maintained an optimistic stance, posting on X: &#8220;Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!&#8221; The flight was particularly significant as it tested various heat shield improvements, including metallic tiles and active cooling systems, crucial for SpaceX&#8217;s ambitious plans for Mars missions.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in FDX often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for FedEx. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 33% bullish and 66% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,855, and 8 calls, totaling $1,330,530.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $200.0 to $240.0 for FedEx over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for FedEx options trades today is 328.83 with a total volume of 254.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for FedEx's big money trades within a strike price range of $200.0 to $240.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>FedEx Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737046866_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$58.2</td>
<td>$54.75</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$513.0K</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
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<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.9</td>
<td>$40.3</td>
<td>$40.3</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$362.6K</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$79.4</td>
<td>$78.5</td>
<td>$78.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$172.7K</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.3</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$82.8K</td>
<td align="right">438</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
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<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$47.75</td>
<td>$45.5</td>
<td>$45.5</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td align="right">362</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About FedEx</h3>
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.
<h3>Present Market Standing of FedEx</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 267,982, the FDX's price is up by 0.01%, now at $276.62. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 63 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On FedEx</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $360.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $365. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on FedEx with a target price of $368. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $370. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $350. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on FedEx with a target price of $348. 
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Highlighted on January 14, it was unveiled in an SEC filing that Schwab, Director at FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), executed a significant transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001048911/000112760225001222//Archives/edgar/data/1048911/000112760225001222/0001127602-25-001222-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday showed that Schwab, Director at FedEx, a company in the Industrials sector, just exercised stock options worth 3,980 shares of FDX stock with an exercise price of $174.63.
The Wednesday morning update indicates FedEx shares up by 1.04%, currently priced at $280.5. At this value, Schwab's 3,980 shares are worth $421,342.
<h3>Delving into FedEx's Background</h3>
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.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of FedEx</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, FedEx faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.89% in revenue growth as of 30 November, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 20.84%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): FedEx's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 3.06.
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Debt Management: FedEx's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.41, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 17.73, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.78 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for FedEx's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 9.46, FedEx presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Engaging In Options Activity, Susan C Schwab Exercises Options Valued At $421K In FedEx

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Thursday.</a>
JP Morgan analyst Brian P. Ossenbeck <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated the Neutral rating</a> on United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>).
The analyst notes that the contract between UPS and the United States Postal Service (USPS) for SurePost expired on December 31, 2024, and it seems the two companies did not reach a new agreement.
This is separate from the air cargo contract UPS secured with FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) in 2024.
Ossenbeck views the situation as a long-term positive for UPS and parcel pricing, but questions how well the company can handle the transition of SurePost volume immediately after peak season, given that FedEx estimated a similar transition would take about a year. The analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated the Overweight rating on FedEx</a>.
The analyst suggests that UPS may be following a similar strategy to FedEx, which in-sourced its SmartPost service to save on USPS delivery fees and improve cost efficiency.
The analyst expects UPS to discuss the strategic rationale and financial implications in the fourth-quarter earnings call on January 30.
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At the time, FedEx was also aiming for a seven-day residential delivery network, which has since been scaled back.
Ossenbeck acknowledges UPS could handle the added volume under a new brand (possibly &#8220;Ground Saver&#8221;), eventually reducing service areas it cannot reach.
The analyst has previously emphasized that parcel carriers need to get &#8220;Better and Smaller,&#8221; and views this as a positive first step, though he doesn&#8217;t expect significant delivery density improvements, as even during the COVID-19 boom, those benefits were not realized.
Ossenbeck highlights potential execution risks for UPS, including package car capacity constraints and challenges in integrating SurePost during peak return periods.
There is also uncertainty about whether the recent Teamsters&#8217; contract limits SurePost deliveries, as drivers have previously focused on larger packages for redirection.
For FedEx, the analyst suggests that its Ground Economy service could benefit if United Parcel and USPS continue to raise rates for the most economical delivery services, thus increasing the price floor for deferred products.
Price Action: UPS shares are trading lower by 2.86% to $123.14 at last check Friday, while FDX shares are trading lower by 1.24% to $271.40.
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UPS Faces Post-SurePost Challenges: Analyst Sees Long-Term Gain But Near-Term Hurdles

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>BKSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
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<td>CPA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>369</td>
</tr>
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<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$69.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$111.6K</td>
<td>364</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$82.8K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BKSY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NYSE">BKSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 1962 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 391 contract(s) at a $107.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.1K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 506 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPA#NYSE">CPA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 126 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 369 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 369 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.2K, with a price of $6928.0 per contract. There were 1958 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 70 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $111.6K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $1665.0 per contract. There were 1068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 315 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $660.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.8K, with a price of $5177.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 343 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $1265.0 per contract. There were 325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 524 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.6K, with a price of $3110.0 per contract. There were 158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/06/ila-union-ports-held-secret-meeting-on-automation-as-new-strike-looms.html">a report</a> from CNBC, the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) met secretly on Sunday to discuss the issue of technology and automation ahead of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42770304/another-potential-east-coast-port-strike-is-brewing-4-stocks-to-watch">formal contract bargaining. </a>
The Details: The CNBC report said the ILA and USMX met for eight hours and produced language on automation to expedite the full bargaining committee review process scheduled for Tuesday. 
CNBC said it reviewed the document which allows the ILA the right to add union workers to complement any new technologies and "there is a commitment by the parties to research and utilize all technology that would assist an operator in being more efficient and productive."
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However, sources said that the language that was drawn up may add to concerns about labor costs and could complicate a contract deal that includes wage increases and protections from automation.&nbsp;
The current, temporary labor contract <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41187855/port-strike-ends-after-3-days-retaliers-politicians-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief">signed in October</a> is set to expire on Jan. 15.&nbsp;
Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoreman&#8217;s Association, previously hinted at another potential strike in a Christmas Day <a href="https://ilaunion.org/harold-j-daggett-international-president-international-longshoremens-association-2024-christmas-message-to-ila-members-and-their-families/">message to</a> union members. 
&#8220;Our resolve may be tested again in mid-January as we face another deadline for negotiating a new Master Contract by January 15, 2025. We want to avoid another strike, and hope that our employers represented by United States Maritime Alliance will respect our demands for a fair and decent contract,&#8221; Daggett wrote.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: If the ILA port workers strike, the work stoppage could affect many industries.&nbsp;
Shipping companies, like ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) and Global Ship Lease Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSL#NYSE">GSL</a>) could face significant loss of revenue in the event of a port strike. 
Investors can monitor the effects on the broader shipping industry through the SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOAT#NYSE">BOAT</a>) which tracks the Solactive Global Shipping Index consisting of global shipping companies engaged in maritime transportation of goods and raw materials. 
Some companies that could benefit from a port strike include logistics providers such as C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NYSE">CHRW</a>) which has a focus on freight brokerage and primarily truck and rail brokerage. 
Ground and air freight shipping companies like FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) could also benefit in the event of a port strike as businesses would shift toward ground and air transportation of goods. 
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Offerings

FedEx Begins Exchange Offers And Consent Solicitations For Senior Notes

JP Morgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck maintains FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $370 to $372.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on FedEx, Raises Price Target to $372

FedEx's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.53 million shares sold short, which is 1.6% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.33 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>FedEx Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736268310_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FedEx has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FedEx's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FedEx's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.30%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into FedEx's Recent Short Interest

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41145078/billionaire-bill-gates-has-a-bold-plan-to-shrink-the-wealth-of-the-rich-heres-how-he-intends-to-">Bill Gates </a>is turning heads again, but not for anything tech-related. While Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) remains his largest holding (about $15.4 billion) in the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation portfolio, Gates has been making some surprising moves.&nbsp;
Over the past year, he sold nearly a quarter of his Microsoft stock, but his bold third-quarter buys have everyone talking. Gates put his money into two transportation companies, signaling he's betting big on an industry bounce-back.
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The S&amp;P 500 Transportation Index had a tough 2024, slipping 0.5% while the overall S&amp;P 500 soared 23%. But Gates seems to see opportunity in the midst of it all.&nbsp;
According to market analysts, his two picks – Paccar and FedEx – reflect a belief that the sector is poised for a turnaround, especially if the economy improves in 2025. These strategic buys are worth a closer look.
Paccar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>) might not ring a bell, but it&#8217;s heavy in heavy-duty trucks. The company's Peterbilt and Kenworth brands command 14.9% and 14.7% of the U.S. Class 8 truck market, second only to Freightliner's dominant 36.5% share, as reported by ATD.&nbsp;
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These massive trucks, weighing over 33,000 pounds, are critical to the economy and Paccar's performance reflects that.
Paccar had a strong start to 2024, with a quarterly revenue of $8.74 billion in the first quarter. But as truckload demand dipped, the momentum faded. Still, signs of a recovery are emerging. Kenny Vieth, president of ACT Research, told Transport Topics, "We're in the early stages of building 2025 backlogs and November orders were up 21% from October."&nbsp;
Gates scooped up one million Paccar shares at around $100 each, a $100 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41312615/investors-pour-billions-into-openai-whats-driving-this-unprecedented-surge-in-funding">investment </a>in a company he believes has long-term promise.
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Then there's FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), a logistics powerhouse navigating turbulence. Its third-quarter report fell short of expectations and the company revised its full-year forecast downward, unsettling investors. But Gates saw an opportunity, snapping up another one million shares at an average of $273 each.
FedEx has been shaking things up internally. The company announced plans to spin off its less-than-truckload freight division, FedEx Freight, into a stand-alone business. According to Bloomberg, this division pulled in $9.4 billion in 2023 and could become a growth driver as FedEx sharpens its focus on core operations.&nbsp;
The move is part of its broader DRIVE initiative, which aims to make the company more efficient and flexible. Analysts believe this will streamline FedEx's operations and position it for growth if the economy rebounds.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.00</td>
<td>$97.4K</td>
<td>24.1K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$494.8K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>657</td>
<td>68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>618</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>151</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EFX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 379 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 221 contract(s) at a $1.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.4K, with a price of $441.0 per contract. There were 24135 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5071 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 157 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.0K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 2373 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 379 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 61 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.3K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 2896 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 379 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $494.8K, with a price of $4540.0 per contract. There were 83 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PWR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 59 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 657 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.9K, with a price of $1765.0 per contract. There were 675 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 54 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 15 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $560.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $4000.0 per contract. There were 151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 379 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $3390.0 per contract. There were 176 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EFX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 197 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.7K, with a price of $1699.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Thousands of port workers may go on strike again as a temporary deal between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance reached in October is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41187855/port-strike-ends-after-3-days-retaliers-politicians-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief">set to expire on Jan. 15.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The current agreement was reached after a three-day port strike in October affected ports on the Gulf and East Coasts. The dockworkers had sought a 77% pay increase over the next six years and workplace protections for automation of port practices.&nbsp;
The tentative deal that was reached increased pay by 62%, but did not address the union's concerns about automation.&nbsp;
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A <a href="https://www.usmx.com/assets/content/public-resources/12-20-2024_Statement_from_USMX.pdf">message</a> from the United States Marine Alliance dated Dec. 20 addressed the use of technology and automation in ports.&nbsp;
"​​Evolving port operations and increasing wages and jobs for the ILA are not mutually exclusive. Modern technology is proven to dramatically increase the amount of cargo that can be moved through a port annually. ILA members make more money when they move more cargo and ports need to hire more workers to manage that growth," the message stated.&nbsp;
Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoreman's Association, hinted at a potential strike in a Christmas Day <a href="https://ilaunion.org/harold-j-daggett-international-president-international-longshoremens-association-2024-christmas-message-to-ila-members-and-their-families/">message to</a> union members.&nbsp;
"Our resolve may be tested again in mid-January as we face another deadline for negotiating a new Master Contract by January 15, 2025. We want to avoid another strike, and hope that our employers represented by United States Maritime Alliance will respect our demands for a fair and decent contract," Daggett wrote.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Container shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) <a href="https://www.zim.com/customer-updates/new-ila-strike-surcharge-for-cargo-moving-to-or-from-the-us-east-coastus-gulf-ports">announced an</a> ILA Strike Surcharge in mid-December for all cargo moving to or from US East Coast and US Gulf ports effective from Jan. 10 in the event of a strike. 
Zim said the charge is intended to help mitigate "additional costs and expenses to ZIM caused by a strike, work stoppage, work slowdown or other labor-related disruptions to operations" and will not apply if a strike is averted.&nbsp;
Ground shipping and freight companies like FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) could benefit in the event of a port strike as businesses would shift toward ground and air transportation of goods.&nbsp;
Investors can also monitor the effects of a potential port strike through the SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOAT#NYSE">BOAT</a>) which tracks the Solactive Global Shipping Index consisting of global shipping companies engaged in maritime transportation of goods and raw materials.&nbsp;
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Drivers can expect lower prices at the pump in 2025: gas prices are expected to fall for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42603073/natural-gas-nears-2-year-highs-inflation-fears-mount-as-utility-costs-climb-3-energy-stocks-rise">third consecutive year</a> in 2025, acording to GasBuddy's fuel price outlook.
What To Know: GasBuddy's 2025<a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/newsroom/pressrelease/2024/12/31/1154"> outlook</a> projects that the national average price for gasoline in 2025 will fall to $3.22 per gallon, down from $3.33 in 2024.&nbsp;
The Tuesday report projects the lowest prices of 2025 will occur in December, averaging $2.89 per gallon for the month, and a spike in the Spring with prices peaking in April at a monthly average of $3.53 per gallon.&nbsp;
Though fuel prices are expected to decline, GasBuddy cautions that consumers could see increased price volatility in the new year. The report points to uncertainties in the geopolitical landscape and policy changes from the incoming Trump administration as potential volatility drivers.&nbsp;
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&#8220;While declining fuel prices in 2025 will provide welcome relief to American drivers and businesses, emerging risks could lead to increased volatility,&#8221; said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.&nbsp;
&#8220;Geopolitical uncertainties, potential disruptions from extreme weather, and policy shifts under the new administration could create challenges for fuel markets. Despite this, expanding global refining capacity and moderating demand are expected to support lower prices for most of the year,&#8221; De Haan added.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Consumers could certainly benefit from lower prices at the pump and tend to spend more money on discretionary items, such as travel and dining out, when fuel costs go down.&nbsp;
Airlines benefit significantly from lower fuel costs, as jet fuel is one of their largest expenses. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>) and JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) could see improved profit margins due to reduced fuel costs in 2025. 
Shipping and freight companies like FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) also count fuel as a significant expense and would benefit from lower fuel prices.&nbsp;
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$244.0K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>794</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>528</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$495.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$332.50</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 2949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $244.0K, with a price of $2805.0 per contract. There were 9172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 794 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 162 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $178.0 per contract. There were 155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 240 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $1790.0 per contract. There were 528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $57.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $428.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $376.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NOC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 137 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $495.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.0K, with a price of $1640.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 93 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $332.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $544.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DOV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 81 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 53 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 172 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $1160.0 per contract. There were 1168 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Amy B Lane, Director at FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), disclosed an insider purchase on December 26, based on a new SEC filing.
What Happened: Lane demonstrated confidence in FedEx by purchasing 333 shares, as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001048911/000112760224030078//Archives/edgar/data/1048911/000112760224030078/0001127602-24-030078-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the transaction is $91,929.
As of Friday morning, FedEx shares are up by 0.66%, currently priced at $280.49.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind FedEx</h3>
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.
<h3>FedEx: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, FedEx faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.89% in revenue growth as of 30 November, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 20.84%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): FedEx's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 3.06.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: FedEx's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.41. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 17.79, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.79, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): FedEx's EV/EBITDA ratio at 9.49 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td align="right">799</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$84.3K</td>
<td>46.3K</td>
<td align="right">459</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$359.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>238</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$61.7K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 490 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 25117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 799 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMTM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.5K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.3K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 46357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 459 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 233 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $359.0K, with a price of $1880.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.3K, with a price of $433.0 per contract. There were 238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 113 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 129 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 113 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $4089.0 per contract. There were 64 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 723 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.7K, with a price of $3085.0 per contract. There were 545 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For POWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 233 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $3036.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KULR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.66</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>533</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>419</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MVST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>347</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding KULR (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $21.66 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 5666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $1195.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 3426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 185 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MVST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 333 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 3118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $1015.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $1591.0 per contract. There were 1993 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.5K, with a price of $924.0 per contract. There were 3541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 206 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 347 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) are trading lower Tuesday. The stock is continuing the downtrend that began on Dec. 19 when, after the close, the company announced earnings and said it plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42623222/whats-going-on-with-fedex-stock-friday">separate its Freight Unit.</a>
The chart of FedEx shows some classic examples of what traders refer to as &#8220;bad action.&#8221; This is why our team of technical analysts has made it our Stock of the Day.
Action is something that can't be quantified. For example, if a company beats earnings and the stock moves down, it would be considered &#8220;bad action.&#8221; If a company misses earnings and the stock goes up it could be considered &#8220;good action.&#8221;
On Dec. 20, FedEx stock opened about $20 higher than the previous day's close. Traders and investors thought the news and earnings were bullish.
But by the close, the sellers overpowered the buyers. The shares reversed and gave back all of their gains. This was &#8220;weak action&#8221; that showed the bears were in charge.
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As you can see on the chart, FedEx broke the support that was at the $275 level. This was another example of &#8220;bad action.&#8221;
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There tends to be support at prices that have been resistance. This happens because some people who sold at the resistance regretted doing so when the price eventually moved higher. They decide they will buy their shares back at the same price they were sold for if they can.
So, when the stock fell back to $275, they placed buy orders. This concentration of buy orders caused support to form.
But the support was only intact for 3 days. There were more sell orders than buy orders, which made the support break and resulted in another move lower.
The fact that there has been no rebound or bounce back is a third sign of &#8220;bad action.&#8221;
Typically, if a stock makes a large move lower, it is followed by some rebound or bounce, even though it may be small. If this doesn't happen, it shows that buyers are not entering the market, and the sellers are still in charge.
There is a good chance FedEx continues to head lower.
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Stock Of The Day: FedEx Shows 'Bad Action' As Support Crumbles

Risk sentiment returned to Wall Street on Friday, revitalized by softer-than-expected November inflation data leading to a strong market rebound following the selloff triggered by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42615908/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-more-than-expected-markets-breathe-sigh-of-relief">Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent meeting.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index rose 2.4% year-over-year in November, falling short of the 2.5% increase forecasted. The core PCE, a key gauge closely watched by the Fed, also missed expectations, rising 2.8% compared to the anticipated 2.9%.
By midday Friday, all major indices were in rally mode, with broad-based gains across sectors. In the S&amp;P 500, 480 companies traded higher, and every sector advanced as investors welcomed the reprieve in inflationary pressures.
The real estate sector led the charge, rebounding sharply after being hit hardest in the aftermath of the Fed meeting. Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 also posted robust gains, powered by a strong recovery in regional banks.
The travel industry soared, driven by upbeat earnings and optimistic guidance from Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), which fueled enthusiasm across the sector. The cruise line rose by 6%, eyeing the highest close since October 2021. 
In the bond market, yields dropped by approximately 5 basis points across the curve, boosting Treasury prices. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) gained nearly 1%, recovering some ground after a 3% slide over the previous two sessions. The dollar softened, declining 0.6%, while gold gained over 1%. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) attracted dip buyers after plunging to $92,118. Although the cryptocurrency pared its daily losses, it remains on track for its worst weekly performance in four months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,853.53</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,934.51</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,246.04</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,339.90</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.1% to $592.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.2% to $429.61.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 1.4% higher to $521.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.2% to $222.59.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up by 2.3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, up 0.6%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) plummeted 17%, marking its worst single-day drop since April 2002. after disappointing weight-loss trial data for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss"> its obesity drug, CagriSema.</a></li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) rallied over 8% as analysts at OTR Research raised the stock rating from Negative to Mixed.</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) also rallied over 6% in reaction to Carnival Cruise&#8217;s upbeat results. Other travel-related companies seeing strong gains Friday included Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), up 3.9%, Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>), up 3.4%, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 3.6%.</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) fell 1.2% in reaction to its latest quarterly results and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) inched 0.6% higher. </li>
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BofA Securities analyst Ken Hoexter reiterated a Buy rating on FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), raising <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast to $348 from $325.</a>
Yesterday, the company reported adjusted earnings of $4.05 per share, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42605034/fedex-stock-rallies-on-better-than-expected-q2-eps-freight-spin-off-announcement" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the $3.91 consensus estimate</a>. Quarterly revenue came in at $22 billion, missing the $22.11 billion analyst consensus estimate.
FedEx now expects approximately flat revenue year-over-year, versus its prior forecast of a low single-digit percentage increase.
The analyst mentions that CEO Raj Subramaniam highlighted the potential for significant value creation through improved strategic, operational, and financial execution for FedEx.
Hoexter writes that the sum-of-the-parts valuation suggests a potential value of $348 per share.
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This apart, according to the analyst, FedEx Freight will retain its name, collaborate with FedEx, expand its dedicated sales force by about 300, launch a new pricing and invoicing system for Less-than-truckload, and reduce vendor spending through increased automation.
The analyst writes the separation will unlock value, positioning the company as the largest pure-play public North American less-than-truckload carrier.
Hoexter increased EPS estimates for FY25 and FY26 by 2%, raising them to $19.45 and $23.15, respectively, from $19.15 and $22.80.
Overall, the analyst notes that FedEx benefits from cross-border trade growth and demonstrates structural pricing gains as carriers work to improve investment returns.
Price Action: FDX shares are trading higher by 0.97% to $278.56 at last check Friday.
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The transportation market is set for growth in 2025, driven by rising cargo volumes, e-commerce, competitive freight rates, geopolitical factors, and sustainability trends like SAF adoption. Amid this backdrop, it may be wise to invest in top transportation stocks: United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx (FDX), and Radiant Logistics (RLGT), which are on the fast track to growth in 2025. Keep reading... The transportation market in 2025 shows significant promise, fueled by rising cargo volumes, booming e-commerce, competitive freight rates, and geopolitical factors. Additionally, regional strengths in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are driving demand.
Considering this, investing in fundamentally strong transportation stocks like United Parcel Service, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPS/">UPS</a>), FedEx Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">FDX</a>), and Radiant Logistics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">RLGT</a>) could be a wise move.
The transportation and shipping industry is vital globally, driven by globalization, e-commerce, and trade agreements. IATA forecasts a <a href="https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2024-releases/2024-12-10-01/">5.8% rise in air cargo volumes</a> to 72.50 million tonnes, with revenues reaching $157 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Moreover, competitive freight rates, further support industry growth.
Meanwhile, the industry also thrives through the integration of advanced technologies, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. In the U.S., over 125 global agreements improve market access and facilitate seamless cargo transport. Consequently, the U.S. air freight market is projected to grow from $56.22 billion in 2024 to $70.21 billion by 2029, with a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/us-air-freight-transport-market">CAGR of 4.55%</a>.
Furthermore, the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by key players supports sustainability trends, while rising international trade and shifting geopolitical factors drive growth opportunities in the transportation sector. Hence, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> picks, starting with number three.
Stock #3: United Parcel Service, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPS/">UPS</a>)
UPS is a package delivery company that provides transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services. It operates through two segments: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital, UPS' 12.04% is 69.8% higher than the 7.09% industry average. Its 8.30% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 59.2% higher than the 5.21% industry average. Furthermore, its 1.31x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 67.6% higher than the 0.78x industry average.
For the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2024, UPS' revenues increased 5.6% year-over-year to $22.20 billion. Similarly, its adjusted operating profit grew 22.8% from the year-ago value to $1.98 billion. The company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS were $1.50 billion and $1.76, up 11.7% and 12.1% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect UPS' EPS and revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, to increase 2% and 1.6% year-over-year to $2.52 and $25.32 billion, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. The stock has declined 7.4% over the past month.
UPS' positive outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Growth and Quality. It is ranked #4 out of 15 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UPS/">Click here</a> to see UPS' Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings.
Stock #2: FedEx Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">FDX</a>)
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, FDX provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services in the United States and internationally. It operates through FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services segments.
On October 30, 2024, FDX announced the opening of a new, fully automated, state-of-the-art sorting facility at its Memphis World Hub, enhancing sorting efficiency and processing capacity ahead of the holiday season.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity margin, FDX's 14.59% is 6.9% higher than the 13.64% industry average. Likewise, its 4.77% trailing-12-month Capex/Sales is 65.8% higher than the 2.88% industry average. Its 1.01x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 29% higher than the 0.78x industry average.
FDX's revenue for the fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2024, was $21.97 billion. Its adjusted total operating income was $1.38 billion. Additionally, the company's adjusted net income was $990 million, and adjusted EPS was $4.05, up 1.5% compared to the prior-year quarter.
Street expects FDX's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending February 28, 2025, to increase 23.1% and 0.9% year-over-year to $4.75 and $21.94 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. The stock has gained 8.8% over the past year.
FDX's POWR Ratings reflect solid prospects. It has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It is ranked #2 in the same industry. It has a B grade for Quality. To see FDX's Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Radiant Logistics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">RLGT</a>)
RLGT operates as a third-party logistics company, providing technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics solutions primarily in the United States and Canada. The company offers domestic and international air and ocean freight forwarding services, as well as freight brokerage services, including truckload and intermodal services.
On December 3, 2024, RLGT announced the acquisition of TCB Transportation, enhancing its intermodal capabilities and integrating TCB's door-to-door container services into its network to drive growth and customer value.
On October 2, 2024, RLGT announced the acquisition of Focus Logistics, strengthening its freight forwarding services and integrating operations under the Radiant brand, with a leadership transition in Detroit.
In terms of the trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio, RLGT's 2.11x is 170.4% higher than the 0.78x industry average.
In the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2024, RLGT's net sales were reported at $203.57 million. Its income from operations grew 3.9% from the year-ago value to $3.80 million. Also, the company's net income attributable to RLGT was $3.38 million, or $0.07 per share, up 28.8% and 40%, respectively, compared to the prior-year quarter.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, RLGT's revenue is expected to increase 9.7% year-over-year to $220.60 million. Its EPS for fiscal 2026 is expected to rise 35.1% year-over-year to $0.52. RLGT's stock has gained 26.6% over the past nine months.
RLGT's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Growth and Sentiment. It is ranked first in the Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services industry. To see RLGT's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RLGT/">click here</a>.
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With rising global trade operations, the prevalence of e-commerce platforms, and improving accessibility, the prospects of the transportation market appear promising. Amid this, investors could consider buying robust transportation stocks FedEx Corporation (FDX), Matson (MATX), and Teekay Corporation (TK) for substantial gains in 2025. Read more... Rapid urbanization and surging global trade have resulted in a strong need for efficient transportation, shipping, and freight services. Such market dynamics are opening lucrative opportunities for the transportation industry. Further, technologies and solutions like EVs and AI are enhancing operational efficiency.
Given the industry tailwinds, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound transportation stocks FedEx Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">FDX</a>), Matson, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MATX/">MATX</a>), and Teekay Corporation Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">TK</a>) for potential gains.
The industry is vital in today's operations as it facilitates transportation, logistics, and shipping services across the globe and contributes to the global economy. Various significant processes and operations rely heavily on the transportation industry in an economy for the movement of people and products.
The transportation industry is developing and thriving amid ongoing globalization, growing logistics requirements, the rise of e-commerce operations, trade agreements, and advancing technologies. The <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/transportation-services-market">global transportation services market</a> is expected to surpass $18.63 trillion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.1%.
The industry is also shaped by innovations like electric vehicles (EVs), <a href="https://store.frost.com/industries/transportation-and-logistics.html">autonomous driving technologies</a>, and connected transport solutions. Businesses are increasingly investing and undertaking market research and insights to remain competitive and capitalize on new opportunities.
Further, according to a Mordor Intelligence Report, the smart transportation market size is estimated to be valued at $35.65 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/smart-transportation-market">CAGR of 6.8%</a>, resulting in a market value of $49.51 billion by 2030. Increasing traffic volume, government initiatives, and rising urbanization are some factors driving market growth.
Given the industry's robust outlook, investing in quality transportation stocks such as FDX, MATX, and TK could be wise for future gains.
FedEx Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">FDX</a>)
FDX offers international transportation, e-commerce, and business services. The company operates in FedEx Express; FedEx Ground; FedEx Freight; and FedEx Services segments. The company provides express transportation, small-package ground delivery, freight transportation services, and time-critical transportation services.
On December 19, 2024, FDX's Board of Directors concluded a comprehensive assessment of the role of FedEx Freight as part of its portfolio and decided on a full separation of FedEx Freight through the capital markets, creating a new publicly traded company.
The resulting companies, FedEx and FedEx Freight will continue to pursue their growth strategies, and the separation will allow for more customized operational execution, tailored investment, and capital allocation strategies.
Also, on September 18, FDX launched fdx.com, available for FedEx customers in the U.S. It is a data-driven commerce platform with powerful FedEx network insights that connect the entire customer journey. The platform helps FDX's customers to grow their demand, increase conversion, optimize fulfillment, and streamline returns.
FDX reported revenue of $21.97 billion for the second quarter that ended November 30, 2024, and its adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> was $1.38 billion. The company's adjusted net income was $990 million for the quarter, while its adjusted EPS of $4.05 indicates 1.5% year-over-year.
Analysts expect FDX's revenue for the third quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 0.9% year-over-year to $21.94 billion, and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 22.3% year-over-year to $4.72. Also, it has surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of FDX have surged 12.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $274.59.
FDX's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its sound prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
FDX has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #3 out of 16 <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/air-freight-shipping/">Air Freight &amp; Shipping Services</a> industry stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have other FDX ratings for Sentiment, Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Value. Get all FDX ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FDX/">here</a>.
Matson, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MATX/">MATX</a>)
MATX is a provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. The company functions in two primary segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The company offers ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies.
On September 24, 2024, MATX commenced the construction of the first of three new "Aloha Class" containerships designed for the company's Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services. The three new Jones Act-compliant vessels represent an investment of nearly $1 billion.
The first vessel is expected to be delivered by the company in the fourth quarter of 2026, with subsequent deliveries in 2027.
On October 25, MATX's Board of Directors declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.34 per common share, which was paid on December 5, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 7, 2024.
MATX has raised its dividends for 11 consecutive years. Its annual dividend of $1.36 translates to a yield of 1% at the current share price. The company's four-year average dividend yield is 1.36%. Also, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 9% over the past five years.
During the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, MATX's total operating revenue increased 16.3% year-over-year to $962 million. Its operating income grew 83.4% from the prior year's quarter to $242.30 million. The company's net income and EPS came in at $199.10 million and $5.89, reflecting 66.1% and 73.2% year-over-year increases, respectively.
In addition, the company's cash and cash equivalents stood at $270.30 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $134 million as of December 31, 2023.
Street expects MATX's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 7.9% and 79.2% year-over-year to $851.50 million and $3.19, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past six months, MATX's stock has gained 10% and 22.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $139.21.
MATX's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. MATX is ranked #7 in the list of 35 stocks within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/shipping/">Shipping</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MATX/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of MATX for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
Teekay Corporation Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">TK</a>)
Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, TK engages in crude oil and other marine transportation services globally. The company owns and operates crude oil and refined product tankers. It also offers ship-to-ship support services, tanker commercial management operation services, and operational and maintenance marine services.
TK's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 29.77% is 50.4% higher than the 19.79% industry average. Also, the stock's trailing 12-month levered FCF margin of 26.99% is considerably higher than the industry average of 6.98%. Further, its trailing-12-month ROTC of 12.11% is 72.6% higher than the 7.02% industry average.
On October 30, 2024, TK's Board of Directors declared a one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per outstanding common share of the company. This dividend payment was made on December 18, 2024, to all Teekay shareholders of record on December 4, 2024.
TK reported revenues of $272.62 million for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, while its income from vessel operations was $52.19 million for the same period. Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of Teekay totaled $21.10 million or $0.23 per share for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's total assets were $2.23 billion as of September 30, 2024, versus $2.20 billion as of December 31, 2023.
TK's stock has surged 25.4% over the past month and 8% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $7.80.
TK's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
TK has an A grade for Quality and Value. The stock is ranked #10 among the 35 stocks in the A-rated Shipping industry.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TK/">here</a> to access TK's other ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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