FedEx Corporation reports a 3Q net profit of $283 million

FedEx Corporation (Memphis) 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.

Reported results for the current quarter include costs related to the previously announced combination of the company’s FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL operations and a reserve associated with a legal matter at FedEx Express, which together negatively impacted earnings by a net $0.27 per diluted share. Last year’s second quarter results included a benefit from plan design changes to a self-insurance program at FedEx Express, which increased earnings by a net $0.05 per diluted share.

The corporation reported net income of $283 million, down 18% from $345 million a year ago.

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