FedEx Freight Q4 operating income fell 66.9% to $158 million; revenue rose 4.8%
FedEx Freight reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.4 billion, up 4.8%, but operating income of $158 million fell 66.9%, with spin-off costs and higher wage rates cited as factors. The company also introduced standalone guidance for a seven-month transition period ending December 31, 2026, after its June 1, 2026 spin-off from FedEx Corporation and a change in its fiscal year-end.
Key points
- Q4 fiscal 2026: revenue $2.4 billion (up 4.8%); operating income $158 million (down 66.9%); adjusted operating income $363 million (down 23.9%)
- Full fiscal 2026: revenue $8.8 billion (down 1.1%); operating income $616 million (down 58.6%)
- Transition period guidance: operating income $475 million to $515 million versus $394 million a year earlier; diluted EPS $2.40 to $2.60 after spin-off costs, excluding MTM retirement plan adjustments that the company cannot forecast
The filing
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