FedEx Freight (FDXF) Collects More per Shipment as Volume Shrinks, Can Margins Recover?
FedEx Freight (FDXF) reports next week, with revenue up 4.8% in Q4 despite a 5.9% drop in shipments. Revenue per shipment rose 11.5% due to fuel surcharges and heavier loads, but adjusted operating income fell 23.9%. Management expects 4-6% revenue growth and flat margins for the current period. The stock trades at a 28.7% premium to its sector, assuming a recovery. Key focus is on shipment trends and margin recovery.

