UPS-United Parcel Service Boeing 757-24A (PF) N407UP (msn 23729) PAE (Nick Dean), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

UPS (Atlanta and Louisville) posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.71 for the first quarter of 2010, a 37% gain over the adjusted $0.52 for the prior-year period. Revenue increased 7% to $11.7 billion. Growth in the international package and supply chain businesses, yield improvement and increased operating leverage resulted in margin expansion in all business segments. The corporation posted a $1 billion operating profit in the first quarter.

Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. UPS’ Boeing 757-24A (PF) N407UP (msn 23729) is pictured at scenic Everett.