15 Best Stocks To Invest In For Retirement

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3. FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX)

Dividend Yield as of February 19: 2.06%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 65

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) is one of the best stocks to buy for a retirement portfolio. It is a global transportation and logistics company providing express shipping, ground delivery, freight transportation, and business services. FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam commented that he is confident the company can navigate supply chain disruptions, due to its massive global network. He acknowledged potential trade challenges, like tariff hikes, but pointed out that FedEx serves 99% of global commerce and can shift capacity as needed.

In Q2 of fiscal year 2025, FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) spent $820 million on capital expenditures, keeping its full-year capital expenditure steady at $5.2 billion. The company also continued delivering strong free cash flow and bought back $1 billion in shares, bringing total repurchases for the year to $2 billion, with another $500 million planned for the second half. On February 14, FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.38 per share. The dividend is payable on April 1, to shareholders on record as of March 10.

According to Insider Monkey’s Q4 data, 65 hedge funds were bullish on FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), compared to 55 funds in Q3. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was the largest stakeholder of the company, with 2.5 million shares worth $713 million.

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