FedEx Corporation (FedEx) reported a decrease in revenue by 2% for the third quarter and 4% for the nine months of 2024 compared to the same periods in the previous year, with third-quarter revenue at $21.738 billion and nine-month revenue at $65.584 billion. The company's operating income saw an increase of 19% for the quarter and 17% for the nine-month period, with the FedEx Ground segment experiencing a 12% increase in the third quarter and a 38% increase over nine months. FedEx Freight, however, faced a 12% decrease in operating income for the quarter and an 11% decrease over nine months. Consolidated net income rose by 14% for the quarter and 17% for the nine-month period, with diluted earnings per share up by 15% and 20% respectively. The company's...Show More

FedEx Corporation (FedEx) reported a decrease in revenue by 2% for the third quarter and 4% for the nine months of 2024 compared to the same periods in the previous year, with third-quarter revenue at $21.738 billion and nine-month revenue at $65.584 billion. The company's operating income saw an increase of 19% for the quarter and 17% for the nine-month period, with the FedEx Ground segment experiencing a 12% increase in the third quarter and a 38% increase over nine months. FedEx Freight, however, faced a 12% decrease in operating income for the quarter and an 11% decrease over nine months. Consolidated net income rose by 14% for the quarter and 17% for the nine-month period, with diluted earnings per share up by 15% and 20% respectively. The company's financial performance was impacted by challenging macroeconomic conditions, including a decline in U.S. imports of consumer goods and slowed global industrial production, leading to lower package and freight volumes. Inflation and interest rates also contributed to a decline in demand for transportation services. FedEx's business development included the execution of their DRIVE program initiatives, which led to increased efficiencies and productivity, particularly in the FedEx Ground segment. The company also continued to focus on revenue quality and yield improvement. For future plans, FedEx is progressing with its Network 2.0 optimization, aiming to improve efficiency in the U.S. and Canada. The company also announced the one FedEx consolidation plan, which will integrate FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Services into a single company by June 2024. Despite the current economic headwinds, FedEx remains focused on aligning its cost base with demand, reducing its permanent cost structure, and increasing the flexibility of its network. The company expects to continue executing its DRIVE program initiatives and revenue quality strategy to mitigate yield pressures. Capital expenditures for 2024 are projected to be approximately $5.4 billion, a decrease from the previous year, as FedEx aims to reduce its capital intensity relative to revenue.