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Nov 30, 2021
FedEx Q2 2022 Earnings Report
FedEx reported higher operating income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, driven by revenue growth and effective cost management amidst labor availability challenges.
Key Takeaways
FedEx Corp. reported a 9% year-over-year increase in operating income, reaching $1.6 billion for the quarter ended November 30, 2021. The company authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program, including a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase program.
Operating income increased due to team member efforts and strong revenue growth.
Strategic investments in networks and systems supported customer needs and e-commerce growth.
Share repurchase program demonstrates expectation of strong profit and cash flow.
Focus remains on revenue quality improvement and managing cost headwinds and labor availability challenges.
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Forward Guidance
FedEx is revising its earnings forecast for the fiscal year to reflect second quarter results and outlook for the second half of the fiscal year, as well as the anticipated share count change which will result from the ASR.
Positive Outlook
- Earnings per diluted share of $18.25 to $19.25 before the year-end MTM retirement plans accounting adjustment, compared to the prior forecast of $18.25 to $19.50 per diluted share, which did not include the second quarter MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments
- Earnings per diluted share of $18.25 to $19.25 before the year-end MTM retirement plans accounting adjustment, compared to the prior forecast of $18.25 to $19.50 per diluted share, which did not include the second quarter MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments
- Earnings per diluted share of $20.50 to $21.50 before (i) the year-end MTM retirement plans accounting adjustment, and excluding (ii) estimated TNT Express integration expenses, (iii) estimated costs associated with business realignment activities, and (iv) the second quarter fiscal 2022 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments, compared to the prior forecast of $19.75 to $21.00 per diluted share
- Earnings per diluted share of $20.50 to $21.50 before (i) the year-end MTM retirement plans accounting adjustment, and excluding (ii) estimated TNT Express integration expenses, (iii) estimated costs associated with business realignment activities, and (iv) the second quarter fiscal 2022 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments, compared to the prior forecast of $19.75 to $21.00 per diluted share
- Capital spending of $7.2 billion.
Challenges Ahead
- FedEx is unable to forecast the year-end fiscal 2022 mark-to-market (MTM) retirement plans accounting adjustment.
- As a result, FedEx is unable to provide a fiscal 2022 earnings per share or effective tax rate (ETR) outlook on a GAAP basis.
- These forecasts assume continued growth in U.S. industrial production and global trade
- These forecasts assume a gradual improvement in labor availability
- These forecasts assume no additional COVID-19-related business restrictions