Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported a decrease in fourth quarter 2019 financial results compared to the same quarter of 2018. EPS decreased 23% to $0.79, net earnings decreased 23% to $137 million, operating income decreased 17% to $180 million, and revenues decreased 9% to $2.0 billion. Airfreight tonnage volume decreased 6% and ocean container volume decreased 13%.
Diluted EPS decreased 23% to $0.79.
Net earnings attributable to shareholders decreased 23% to $137 million.
Operating income decreased 17% to $180 million.
Revenues decreased 9% to $2.0 billion.
The company expects a significant impact on freight volumes in Q1 due to extended closures of factories in China in support of containing the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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