How does FedEx (FDX) make money?

FedEx (FDX) primarily makes money through Federal Express Segment, which accounts for 80.7% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, FedEx generated $91.93B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 4.9%.

What is FedEx (FDX) gross profit margin?

FedEx (FDX) reported a gross profit margin of 24.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $22.44B in gross profit. This means FedEx retains 24.4% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is FedEx (FDX) operating profit margin?

FedEx (FDX) reported an operating profit margin of 6.5% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $6.01B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is FedEx (FDX) net profit margin?

FedEx (FDX) reported a net profit margin of 4.9% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.48B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does FedEx (FDX) spend on capital expenditures?

FedEx (FDX) spent $3.81B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (4.1% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is FedEx (FDX) free cash flow?

FedEx (FDX) generated $4.37B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (4.8% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is FedEx (FDX) effective tax rate?

FedEx (FDX) had an effective tax rate of 24.1% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How FedEx (FDX) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

FedEx (FDX) generated $91.93B in revenue, earning $4.48B in net profit (4.9% margin). Its largest revenue source is Federal Express Segment (80.7% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

FedEx (FDX) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending February 28, 2026 (reported March 19, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does FedEx (FDX) make money?: FedEx (FDX) primarily makes money through Federal Express Segment, which accounts for 80.7% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, FedEx generated $91.93B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 4.9%.
What is FedEx (FDX) gross profit margin?: FedEx (FDX) reported a gross profit margin of 24.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $22.44B in gross profit. This means FedEx retains 24.4% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is FedEx (FDX) operating profit margin?: FedEx (FDX) reported an operating profit margin of 6.5% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $6.01B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is FedEx (FDX) net profit margin?: FedEx (FDX) reported a net profit margin of 4.9% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.48B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does FedEx (FDX) spend on capital expenditures?: FedEx (FDX) spent $3.81B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (4.1% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is FedEx (FDX) free cash flow?: FedEx (FDX) generated $4.37B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (4.8% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is FedEx (FDX) effective tax rate?: FedEx (FDX) had an effective tax rate of 24.1% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.