FedEx Corporation (FDX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
FDX Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
FDX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FDX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
FDX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FedEx Corporation distributes 32.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FDX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.0% and 5-year CAGR of 17.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FDX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 50.4%, with dividends contributing 8.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,753 today.
FDX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026Latest | $1.2200 | ↑ +4.5% | 1.45% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $1.1676 | — | 1.61% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.1676 | — | 2.04% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $1.1676 | — | 2.51% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $1.1676 | ↑ +5.2% | 2.44% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.1095 | — | 2.24% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $1.1095 | — | 1.93% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $1.1095 | — | 1.86% | Oct 1, 2024 |
FDX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd | $77.8B | 1.7% | 32.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st | $89.2B | 6.0% | 96.9% | 16 | At Risk |
| $46.1B | 0.5% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable | |
| $25.7B | 0.6% | — | 12 | Unknown | |
3rd | $21.9B | 1.3% | 51.3% | 29 | Sustainable |
| $21.5B | 0.9% | 25.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
FDX Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.39 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $4.61 | 6.2% | 4 | $16.81 | 27.4% | 3.64x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $4.34 | 9.5% | 4 | $17.21 | 25.2% | 3.96x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $3.96 | 17.4% | 4 | $15.49 | 25.6% | 3.91x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $3.38 | 44.8% | 4 | $14.36 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $2.33 | 11.5% | 4 | $19.48 | 12.0% | 8.35x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $2.09 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.90 | 42.7% | 2.34x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $2.09 | 6.1% | 4 | $2.04 | 102.5% | 0.98x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.97 | 28.9% | 4 | $16.81 | 11.7% | 8.53x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $1.53 | 31.0% | 4 | $11.07 | 13.8% | 7.25x | 0.7% |
Full Stock Analysis
Deep dive into FDX consensus models and risk factors.
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
24+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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Peer Comparison
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FDX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FDX stock.
How much dividend does FDX pay per share?
FedEx Corporation (FDX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FDX's next ex-dividend date?
FDX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FDX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FDX's dividend safe?
FDX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.7% and FCF payout ratio of +30.1%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FDX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, FedEx Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FDX pay dividends?
FedEx Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FDX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FDX five years ago would be worth approximately $15,036 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FDX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FDX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.