FedEx Q4: As we move forward, our focus will be on revenue quality
FedEx Corp. has reported the following consolidated results for the quarter ended May 31 (adjusted measures exclude the items listed below for the applicable fiscal year):
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Fiscal 2022 |
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Fiscal 2021 |
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As Reported |
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Adjusted |
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As Reported |
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Adjusted |
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Revenue |
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$24.4 billion |
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$24.4 billion |
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$22.6 billion |
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$22.6 billion |
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Operating income |
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$1.92 billion |
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$2.23 billion |
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$1.80 billion |
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$1.97 billion |
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Operating margin |
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7.9% |
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9.2% |
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8.0% |
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8.7% |
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Net income |
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$558 million |
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$1.80 billion |
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$1.87 billion |
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$1.36 billion |
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Diluted EPS |
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$2.13 |
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$6.87 |
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$6.88 |
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$5.01 |
This year’s and last year’s quarterly and full-year consolidated results have been adjusted for:
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Fiscal 2022 |
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Fiscal 2021 |
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Impact per diluted share |
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Fourth |
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Full |
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Fourth |
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Full |
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Mark-to-market (MTM) retirement plans accounting adjustments |
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$3.83 |
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$4.49 |
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($3.44) |
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($3.33) |
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FedEx Ground legal matter |
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0.61 |
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0.60 |
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— |
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— |
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Business realignment costs |
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0.18 |
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0.80 |
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0.30 |
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0.33 |
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TNT Express integration expenses |
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0.12 |
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0.39 |
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0.18 |
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0.60 |
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Loss on debt extinguishment |
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— |
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— |
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1.09 |
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1.11 |
“Our fiscal 2022 financial performance was a result of our team’s ability to adapt to a number of unexpected challenges and is a testament to the FedEx value proposition and the execution of our long-term strategy,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx Corp. president and chief executive officer. “Our foundational investments have set the stage for a strong fiscal 2023. As we move forward, our focus will be on revenue quality and lowering our cost to serve. I am honored to lead our dedicated global team who enable FedEx to lead the industry from a position of strength.”
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth quarter operating income improved primarily due to revenue management actions, including the favorable net impact of fuel at each transportation segment, and lower variable compensation expense. These factors were partially offset by lower shipment demand due to slower economic growth and supply chain disruptions, as well as higher purchased transportation and wage rates.
Fourth quarter net income included a tax benefit of $46 million ($0.18 per diluted share) related to revisions of prior year estimates for actual tax return results.
FedEx Express operating results improved in the fourth quarter driven by revenue management actions, including increased fuel surcharges. Global volume softness, driven by COVID lockdowns, geopolitical uncertainty, and slower economic growth, partially offset the year-over-year improvement.
FedEx Ground operating results declined primarily due to higher self-insurance accruals and increased purchased transportation and wage rates. These costs were partially offset by higher revenue per package, including increased fuel surcharges. Average daily volume declined primarily due to yield management actions affecting the FedEx Ground Economy service.
FedEx Freight operating results sharply increased, with operating margin improving 570 basis points to 21.8%. The improved results were driven by a 28% increase in revenue per shipment from the continued focus on revenue quality and profitable growth.
