FedEx Corp. Reports Second Quarter Earnings & Increased Full-Year Earnings Outlook
Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx Corp. reported earnings of $0.89 per diluted share for the second quarter ended November 30. Excluding certain charges described below, second quarter earnings were $1.16 per diluted share, compared to $1.10 per diluted share a year ago.
"Solid demand for our transportation solutions, outstanding customer service from FedEx team members and a healthier global economy helped drive second-quarter revenue higher," said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Our yield improvement strategy is working, holiday peak season volumes are exceeding our expectations and our economic forecast for calendar 2011 has improved. Accordingly, we have increased our earnings outlook for our current fiscal year."