FedEx Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates and Lowers Fiscal 2025 Forecasts
The shipping giant reports modest revenue growth but faces investor concerns over declining Freight performance and macroeconomic challenges.
- FedEx reported Q3 earnings of $4.51 per share, falling short of the $4.54 analyst consensus estimate, while revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $22.2 billion.
- The company revised its fiscal 2025 revenue forecast to flat or slightly down, and lowered its earnings per share outlook to $15.15-$15.75 from $16.45-$17.45.
- FedEx's Freight segment saw a 5% revenue decline and a 23% drop in operating income during Q3, with plans to spin off the segment by June 2026.
- Cost-saving measures under the DRIVE program helped offset rising transportation and wage expenses, but operational disruptions and economic pressures persist.
- FedEx shares fell over 5% in after-hours trading following the earnings miss and reduced fiscal outlook, adding to a 12% year-to-date stock decline.