FedEx Shares Acquired by Franklin Resources

Franklin Resources Inc. increases stake in shipping giant FedEx Corporation by 5.9%

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) by 5.9% in the third quarter, according to the company's latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 4,814,938 shares of the shipping service provider's stock, valued at $1,135,411,000 at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

This acquisition by Franklin Resources, one of the world's largest investment management firms, signals continued institutional investor confidence in FedEx's long-term growth prospects despite recent market volatility in the shipping and logistics sector.

The details

Franklin Resources Inc. acquired an additional 269,567 shares of FedEx during the third quarter, bringing its total stake in the company to 4,814,938 shares or 2.04% of the company's outstanding shares. This purchase comes as FedEx has been navigating challenges in the global supply chain and labor market, but the company has also reported strong financial results and provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2026.

  • Franklin Resources Inc. filed its 13F report disclosing the increased FedEx stake on March 11, 2026.
  • The additional 269,567 FedEx shares were acquired by Franklin Resources in the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Franklin Resources Inc.

A global investment management organization with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management, providing a wide range of equity, fixed-income, and multi-asset solutions to institutional and individual investors worldwide.

FedEx Corporation

A global logistics and courier company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, providing express parcel delivery, domestic and residential parcel delivery, less-than-truckload freight services, and logistics and supply-chain management solutions.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to have confidence in FedEx's ability to navigate the current challenges and deliver long-term value for shareholders.”

— Jenny Carlson, Portfolio Manager, Franklin Resources Inc. (Franklin Resources press release)

What’s next

Franklin Resources is expected to file its next 13F report disclosing any further changes to its FedEx position in mid-May 2026.

The takeaway

This increased stake by a major institutional investor like Franklin Resources underscores the market's belief in FedEx's resilience and long-term growth potential, even as the company navigates near-term operational challenges in the logistics industry.