Spinoff firm could be a takeover target

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FedEx has rebounded strongly after falling to $148 in September 2022. The gain is largely due to an activist investor, which has pushed the company to cut costs and improve efficiency. After a strategic review, FedEx now plans to spin off its smaller trucking division as a separate firm. That will let the parent company better focus on its main courier operations. As well, the new spinoff firm could become an attractive takeover target. FEDEX CORP. $270 is a buy. The company (New York symbol FDX, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 240.9 million; Market cap: $65.0 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.fedex.com) delivers packages and documents in the U.S. and 220 other countries. FedEx has two main businesses: Federal Express, which specializes in air and ground delivery services, supplied 90% of its revenue and 77% of its earnings in the most recent quarter; and FedEx Freight (10%; 23%). The company now plans to spin off FedEx Freight as a separate company. This business is a leading…