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US Top News and Analysis | FedEx Freight CEO says the spinoff will help the company 'leapfrog' competitors

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FedEx Freight CEO John Smith said the recent spin‑off from FedEx will let the company invest more aggressively in growth initiatives specific to the less‑than‑truckload (LTL) market, enabling it to “leapfrog” competitors such as Old Dominion, ArcBest and XPO. As an independent entity, FedEx Freight plans to boost customer‑facing technology, expand its dedicated sales force and improve profitability, targeting a 15% operating margin by 2029—up from roughly 12% today—with the potential for even higher margins. Smith emphasized that the new structure gives the company better control over capital allocation, allowing it to grow even in a soft economy by gaining market share and enhancing margins.

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The Bad Place Apr 9

undefined | FedEx trucking spinoff targets 2026 operating margin of 12%

FedEx Freight, the less‑than‑truckload (LTL) trucking division that is being spun off from FedEx Corp., told investors it expects to post a 12 % operating margin this year. The forecast is based on projected revenue of $8.7 billion and adjusted operating income of $1.1 billion, figures disclosed by incoming CEO John Smith during the company’s first investor‑day presentation ahead of the planned June 1 listing as an independent, publicly traded company.

The company also said it anticipates average core‑profit growth of 10 %‑12 % over the medium term, with revenue rising 4 %‑6 % in the same period. Those targets come amid higher U.S. diesel prices that have delayed a broader trucking‑industry turnaround and are squeezing cash flow and profit margins for many independent big‑rig operators. FedEx Freight remains the largest U.S. LTL provider, competing with rivals such as XPO, Saia and Old Dominion Freight Line.

Analysts note that FedEx Freight’s assets have been under‑appreciated within the larger FedEx organization and that the separation should give the business greater flexibility to expand its LTL network. By becoming a standalone public entity, the company hopes to unlock value and accelerate growth in a market that relies on moving multiple shipments on a single truck.