FedEx

FDX Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Mar 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM ET · SEC Source

Q3 25 EPS

$4.51

MISS 2.65%

Est. $4.63

Q3 25 Revenue

$22.16B

BEAT +1.26%

Est. $21.88B

vs S&P Since Q3 25

+45.4%

BEATING MARKET

FDX +73.1% vs S&P +27.8%

Market Reaction

Did FDX Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

FedEx delivered a mixed but ultimately disappointing fiscal Q3 2025, posting adjusted EPS of $4.51 against a consensus of $4.63, a miss of 2.65%, even as revenue of $22.16 billion edged past estimates by 1.26%. The headline numbers, however, told onl… Read more FedEx delivered a mixed but ultimately disappointing fiscal Q3 2025, posting adjusted EPS of $4.51 against a consensus of $4.63, a miss of 2.65%, even as revenue of $22.16 billion edged past estimates by 1.26%. The headline numbers, however, told only part of the story; the more consequential development was the company's third consecutive reduction to its full-year earnings outlook, with adjusted EPS guidance trimmed to $18.00 to $18.60 from a prior range of $19.00 to $20.00, and revenue now expected to be flat to slightly down year over year. The primary culprit was persistent weakness in the U.S. Industrial economy, which compressed volumes and margins in the FedEx Freight segment, where revenue fell 5% to $2.09 billion and operating margin contracted sharply to 12.5% from 15.5%. Shares dropped on the news, with analysts at multiple firms cutting price targets in the wake of the guidance reduction, reflecting mounting concern that weakening consumer confidence and trade uncertainty could continue to weigh on B2B demand well into fiscal 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Cost reduction benefits from DRIVE transformation program
  • Higher base yield at each transportation segment
  • Higher volume at Federal Express, particularly U.S. and international export
  • International economy package volume growth of 48%
  • Share repurchase program reducing diluted share count by $0.12 per share impact
  • Net tax benefit of $46 million ($0.19 per diluted share)
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“The FedEx team delivered improved profitability, while navigating a very challenging operating environment, including a compressed Peak season and severe weather events. I am proud of the team for executing on our transformation efforts while strengthening our value proposition and improving the customer experience. Looking ahead, we remain focused on supporting our customers amid the shifting macroeconomic environment.”

— Raj Subramaniam, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release