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Feb 28

FedEx Q3 2025 Earnings Report

FedEx reported its third quarter fiscal 2025 results with revenue of $22.2 billion, achieving EPS growth and improved operating income.

Key Takeaways

FedEx delivered third quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $22.2 billion, with GAAP net income of $910 million and diluted EPS of $3.76. Adjusted EPS reached $4.51, supported by higher base yields, cost reduction initiatives, and increased volumes at Federal Express. Despite facing a compressed peak season and severe weather events, FedEx completed $500 million in share repurchases and maintained solid financial performance.

Revenue totaled $22.2 billion, up from $21.7 billion in the prior year.

GAAP net income was $910 million, with diluted EPS of $3.76.

Adjusted net income reached $1.09 billion, with adjusted EPS of $4.51.

Strong progress on cost reduction and operational improvements through the DRIVE program.

Total Revenue
$22.2B
Previous year: $21.7B
+2.3%
EPS
$4.51
Previous year: $3.86
+16.8%
Operating Margin
5.8%
Share Repurchases
$500M
Repurchased Shares
1.8M
Gross Profit
$4.73B
Previous year: $4.54B
+4.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.1B
Previous year: $5.6B
-8.9%
Free Cash Flow
$1.02B
Previous year: $231M
+339.4%
Total Assets
$85B
Previous year: $86.1B
-1.2%

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Forward Guidance

FedEx revised its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting lower revenue and EPS due to continued uncertainty in the U.S. industrial economy, while reaffirming its cost-reduction targets and capital spending focus.

Positive Outlook

  • Targeting diluted EPS of $18.00 to $18.60 excluding specific costs.
  • Capital spending forecast lowered to $4.9 billion, focusing on network optimization.
  • Permanent cost reductions from DRIVE program expected to reach $2.2 billion.
  • Reaffirmed ETR guidance of approximately 24.0%.
  • Continued focus on fleet and facility modernization and automation.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue expected to be flat to slightly down year-over-year.
  • EPS forecast revised down from previous guidance.
  • Ongoing weakness in U.S. industrial economy constraining B2B demand.
  • Expiration of USPS contract impacting Federal Express segment revenue.
  • Higher purchased transportation and wage rates could affect margins.