Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.75
FedEx Corporation (FDX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
31.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
FDX Dividend Income Check
Safety
31.0% 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
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$5.75
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout31.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR11.0%
5Y CAGR17.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return66.2%
5Y Total Return39.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,79410Y ago$28,55020Y ago$37,888
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FedEx Corporation distributes 31.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong 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: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 2.9% 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 39.0%, 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 $28,550 today.
FDX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$19.89
Avg/Payment$0.9944
Latest Change+4.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026Latest | $1.2200 | ↑ +4.5% | 1.44% | 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
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
31.0% payout
Streak
5Y
17.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd FDXFedEx Corporation | $74.0B | 1.9% | 31.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  UPSUnited Parcel Servic… | $93.5B | 5.8% | 96.9% | 16 | At Risk |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $45.0B | 0.5% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
 JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport … | $26.2B | 0.6% | 28.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldw… | $22.4B | 1.3% | 51.3% | 29 | Sustainable |
 EXPDExpeditors Internati… | $22.0B | 0.9% | 25.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
FDX Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.39 | — | 2 | $18.55 | 12.9% | 7.77x | 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% |
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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 $5.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. 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 +31.0% and FCF payout ratio of +26.8%. 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 $5.75 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 $13,794 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 +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.